Mitsubishi Motors has just confirmed that a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain is coming to the all-new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton, but will not use its diesel engine. Instead, the Japanese automaker said it would use a gasoline motor, as a diesel version would be too costly to manufacture. This was confirmed by a senior Mitsubishi Motors engineer to the media outlet Carsales Australia. “Mitsubishi Motors are researching and developing such a [PHEV] system, but at this moment, launchi

Great Wall Motor (GWM) Philippines officially inaugurated its first dealership in the country, with plans to expand nationwide. The fledgling Chinese carmaker held a ceremony at its U.N. Avenue dealer in Manila on Aug. 3, 2023. This was nearly four months after the showroom had held its soft opening on April 2023. GWM Philippines marketing manager Tonette Lee told AutoFun Philippines in an interview at the sidelines of the event that it was imperative for the brand to have a presence in the coun

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has made it easier for hardworking Filipino seafarers to get their hands on a brand-new car with its latest business alliance. The Japanese automaker has partnered with MarCoPay Inc., where both parties will match their services to strongly encourage loan approvals and vehicle purchases for Filipino seafarers to improve their living standards. Aside from this, both brands will collaborate to create more exclusive promotions and services that can o

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

Every pickup buyer has their definition of what makes a good pickup. Some say it has to ride like a sedan, even though it’s not. Others say it’s fuel consumption, even though it needs a large engine to lug itself around. However, the base definition of one is purely subjective, and no one pickup can be objectively good. If there was one that could come close, however, it would have to be a truck that could do it all – cargo, comfort, consumption, convenience, and performance, all in a neat comme

Toyota Philippines recently updated the pricing of the Toyota Hilux and the Toyota Corolla Cross. While the Corolla Cross had an overall spec change for the model, the Hilux got a Local Data Communication Module (LDCM) for all of its variants except the J, Cab, and chassis models. The addition of this new feature to the popular Toyota pickup truck got us thinking, what does it do, and how is it beneficial to the vehicle? We got an official statement from Toyota Philippines, and this is what we h