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

It’s Sunday once more, so it’s time for another AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! Although days remain hot, we’re now getting some relief from occasional rain showers. Whether it’s sunny or rainy today, here are your five favorite stories from May 15 to 21, 2023! This time, it’s mostly about small sport-utility vehicles (SUV). Better with more doors? Our website got inundated with visits after we released a story on the soon-to-arrive Suzuki Jimny five-door. This tiny SUV may have a ladder-f

When Ford Philippines launched the all-new Ranger Raptor on May 18, 2023, many of you were delighted by its butch looks and serious off-road gear. But there were also those who were disappointed by one major change – and it lies under the hood. The local version packs a twin-turbocharged 2.0-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 diesel engine pumping out 210 PS and 500 Nm of torque, mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. This is identical to the engine used in the previous-generation model. Ho

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

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

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