Ford Philippines holds a special Ford Island Conquest (FIC) event to celebrate the ANC+ Group’s 25th found anniversary. The group of companies was founded in November 1998 and opened its first Ford dealership in Balintawak, Quezon City, in March 1999. Since then, the ANC+ Group has expanded by opening more dealerships nationwide. The special event is scheduled for November 10 to 12, 2023, at SM City Baliwag in Bulacan. It will feature an in-mall and outside display, an on-road course, and a spec

Up to this point, electric vehicles in the Philippines have predominantly been second cars for the rich. For those who can afford them, EVs usually function as a non-fuel-consuming alternative for taking kids to school, buying groceries, and doing errands. Because of their prohibitive pricing, only a few can consider buying one. And because the affordable ones are either too small or are range-limited, and given our country’s sparse charging station infrastructure, only a few would consider buyi

For those who were looking forward to an all-new 2024 Toyota Wigo with more power, we have some bad news. Three Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) dealers have confirmed to AutoFun Philippines that all variants of the upcoming subcompact hatchback will have a 1.0-liter inline-3 gasoline engine, which will be mated to either a 5-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Although final specifications have not yet been officially announced, some TMP dealers are already accepting reser

After a conspicuous sneak preview of the next-generation Ford Ranger Raptor at the Manila International Auto Show last month, Ford Philippines has already sent out its invitations to the motoring press for its local launch. Happening on May 18, 2023, the launch signals the return of the Raptor trim in the Ford Ranger lineup. As reported earlier, our sources have indicated that the next-generation Ford Ranger Raptor will be sold with the 2.0-liter Bi-Turbo four-cylinder diesel engine producing 21

Now, that you've got the money and the time, you just can't wait to lay your hand on a brand-new Toyota Vios 2022, just one of the top-ranking 5-seater SUV sedans in the country because of its uncompromising take on reliability, efficiency, affordability, practicality, and of course, its maintenance-friendly attributes. But for the moment, you are going to be truly mesmerized and bewildered by the sheer number of Toyota Vios models that are currently available in Metro Manila, the Philippines as

Instead of making a Nitpicker’s Guide, I’ll just tell you about the three things I like, and probably don’t, about the Corolla Altis. (Images from Toyota PH) The Toyota Corolla Altis is one of the iconic cars from Toyota that has made a huge impact in the Philippines as Corolla and as Altis. As the middle child of the Vios and the Camry, the Altis offers both the versatility and class of the two siblings. The Corolla Altis offers more than a mid-range option in the sedan market, and even if peop