The weather has largely been very pleasant this past week – sunny days with only occasional rain showers. This nice climate is also what’s been going around in the automotive industry, with exciting new models coming out last week. We give you your five favorite stories from September 4 to 10, 2023 in this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! What’s cooking at Hyundai Philippines? Hyundai Motor Philippines has had a resurgence since it became a full subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co

Isuzu is renowned for manufacturing among the finest diesel engines in the world. But the Japanese carmaker is not just busy making diesels. It is also helping learning institutions teach their students about repairing and maintaining diesels. Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) announced in an August 2023 press statement that it has renewed its partnership with the Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial School of Arts & Trade (JZGMSAT) in Binan, Laguna. This is a technical-vocational school managed by the

Nissan Philippines wants to make your ownership experience easier with its new fixed-price servicing plan. Called the Nissan Service Protection Plan, the company said it provides a convenient way to maintain your vehicle while getting savings on your car's periodic maintenance. The maintenance plan allows customers to choose tiers for how their vehicle will be serviced. These include red, gold, and platinum, ranging from one to three years and a schedule of up to six preventive maintenance servi

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

The legendary Ralliart brand name, Mitsubishi's in-house high performance, and motorsports division, returns to off-road racing this week at the Asia Cross Country Rally 2022. Armed with three Mitsubishi Triton, locally known as the Strada, rally-prepped pickups, Team Mitsubishi Ralliart has prepared for the cross-country even the rally cars to a total of 1,900 kilometers of endurance testing. In Leg 0, a total of 56 machines – 21 vehicles in the motorcycle category, 2 in the sidecar category, 3

I have never encountered something labeled as the premium that doesn't come at a much greater price. And I think you'll agree with me on that. For example, the Ford F-150 is a premium pickup by the American automaker Ford. But what makes it deserve that adjective? Certainly, there are numerous reasons why it comes with a higher price tag than its other pickup siblings like the Ford Ranger and Ford Ranger Raptor. But are these reasons enough for you to shed anywhere from Php 2,698,000 to Php 3,38