Ford Motor Company is giving the Ford Ranger the electrification treatment as the Blue Oval brand has just announced that it will launch a plug-in hybrid version of the popular pickup truck in 2025. Unlike what Toyota has done for the Fortuner and Hilux, the electrified Ford Ranger won’t come with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. Instead, it will be a full-blown hybrid offering zero emissions while in its electric vehicle mode. Also read: Would it work in the Philippines? What to expect from the 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

At the 2023 Manila International Auto Show, we were all mildly surprised to see the all-new Ford Ranger Raptor at the Ford Philippines stand. Parked with its nose pointing to the sky, the bright-orange pick-up truck towered over the likes of the all-new Ford Territory, with Ford Philippines managing director Mike Breen saying that the Ranger Raptor will be coming to the country soon. The old Ranger Raptor was a huge hit locally for offering the ultimate off-roading package straight out of the sh

Pickup trucks were designed to haul and go through rough terrain, often with minimal creature comforts. But many buyers want the toughness of a pick-up with the panache and toys of an executive sedan. Hence, the top-of-the-line Ford Ranger Raptor and the Toyota Hilux GR-S were born. The Hilux used to battle with the previous-generation Ranger Raptor, which trounced the Toyota as the baddest pickup on the block. But there’s a new Ranger Raptor, packing even more goodies than before. Assuming for

If you live in the "Queen City of the South" and you've been dying to test the next-generation Ford Ranger and Everest, then you're in luck. Ford Philippines announced in a press statement that it will hold its Ford Island Conquest (FIC) test-drive event at SM City Seaside Cebu on Oct. 28-30, 2022. Similar to the legs in Pampanga and Davao, the event features a dynamic display and an on-road test drive, along with the chance to experience the off-road capabilities of the Ranger and Everest. "We

Lately, car companies are going whack when it comes to upgrading their beloved bestsellers. So, of course, giant companies like Ford aren't gonna back down on this trend. They took their best-selling pickup truck, Ranger Raptor, and… “improved” it! Who knew they could still tweak this already towering behemoth with better specs, better comfort, better carrying capacity, better performance, and better looks. To be honest, the “new” face design kind of reminded us of RoboCop. If you haven’t ridden