Ford Philippines has the Ford Ranger and the Ford Everest as its popular pickup truck and 7-seater SUV. These vehicles have two diesel engine options: the 2.0-liter single turbo and the 2.0-liter bi-turbo motor. While the former is for entry-level to mid-grade models, the latter is reserved for the top-spec 4x4 variants. So, this raises the question, what exactly makes the bi-turbo engine a good fit for drivers plying on Philippine roads on a daily basis? Why the 2.0-liter bi-turbo? According to

It’s the second Sunday of May, and we finally have rain showers to balance out the searing heat. This usually results in flooding and bad roads, which are things that the star of this week’s AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup can easily handle. Also, it's Mother's Day, so all the more reason to go out and celebrate. From May 8 to 14, 2023, everyone went crazy for the upcoming 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor. We take a look at what aspects of this wild pick-up truck tickled you all the most. Diesel onl

Lest we forget, the dry season is officially here, hence the sweltering heat we’ve been having this past week. It’s almost as hot as our stories for March 20 to 26, 2023, which all generally shared one theme – “big” cars. Here’s a look back at the five stories you loved the most in this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. CR-V Hybrid coming soon? The first big car we have on the lineup is the all-new Honda CR-V, which debuted at the Bangkok International Motor Show 2023. For the

The next-generation Ford Ranger Raptor has been in the market for some time in other countries, packing some serious punch. We have reported extensively on the whopping twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter, twin-cam, 24-valve V6 gasoline engine that the new flagship Ranger pick-up uses. It produces a sensational 397 PS and 583 Nm of torque, some 177 PS and 83 Nm more than the old model. However, some markets wanted to have a diesel option, including Thailand. That’s why the Ranger Raptor unveiled at the

For this comparison, we will look at the exteriors of the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor and the 2023 Toyota Hilux GR Sport to see which one comes out as the tougher truck. We will look at their dimensions and much more to see which one, based on their exteriors, is the more capable off-road warrior. Also read: Which engine turbocharged it better? The next-gen Ford Ranger Raptor or the Toyota Hilux GR Sport? Wide, large, and in-charge As this is an exterior comparison between two large pickup trucks, h

Three pickup truck models compete fiercely to get the throne of being the best pickup truck internationally – the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, and Ford Ranger Raptor. Those three are their respective brand's frontline off-road monster trucks as they come with impeccable strength and road power. But just like any other vehicle model, they also have the differences that make them stand out from the rest. Let us dig deeper into their powertrain attributes to see which among them is the toughest on