After making a splash at the 2023 Manila International Auto Show, the all-new Ford Ranger Raptor was officially launched in the Philippines on May 18, 2023. Much like the previous-generation Ranger Raptor, the new one takes a regular T6 Ford Ranger and cranks up the toughness with a host of body, suspension and tech upgrades to make it the ultimate “factory special” pick-up truck. “It is designed to conquer any terrain with a bold new look and powerful performance with major upgrades and enhance

Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) will be at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Concert Grounds until tomorrow, May 7th, for the 2023 Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival. At the event, the South Korean automaker will let visitors get behind the wheel of its entire local lineup of vehicles, including the Creta, Stargazer, Staria, Tucson, and even one of its latest electric vehicles (EV), the IONIQ 5. “Hyundai is thrilled to once again be a part of Auto Focus’ bi-yearly activity, as it enables us to conne

The 2022 Mitsubishi Strada should be getting more kudos, given that the current generation model has been on sale in the Philippines since 2019. After all, the Japanese diamond star beast of burden offerings are clearly in the league of rivals such as the Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50, Nissan Navara, and Toyota Hilux. The entry price at launch has also been competitive, from Php 1.165 million to Php 1.67 million. In addition, the automaker tossed in a Php 1.443 million to Php 1.76 millio

Isn't it quite ironic that many car companies nowadays are more focused on providing the latest touchscreen controls, comfort features, cameras, and even electronic nannies and engine efficiency innovations rather than making their cars more satisfying to drive? Fortunately, there are a number of brands that still think that the act of driving should be an art. For them, driving refinement is a continuous process for improvement. And despite some of them providing luxury-levels of comfort and co

When we talk about pickup trucks, it is very unlikely for us not to have a picture of Ford pickup trucks in mind as the company is known for its off-road monster pickups. The Ford Raptor is one of the most popular in the class for the past few years because of its muscular build and beasty performance. In the Philippines, the Raptor is commonly seen as a customized pickup truck and brought as a part of the fashion statement of celebrities and car enthusiasts. Powertrain The 2022 Ford Raptor is a

When Toyota first introduced the Camry, people were skeptical of its capabilities. Back then, it was unlikely for a Japanese car manufacturer to introduce a luxury car that could catch up with the European luxury car brands across the globe. The Camry may be an entry-level in the luxury car class, but it offers a lot of great features as its competitors in the market. Moreover, Toyota proved the reliability of the Camry for almost forty years now, without any major complaints from its users. One