Well, no surprises here really as the next-generation Ford Ranger leads the American brand's lineup, with sales growing by 22 percent from a year ago to 9,113 vehicles sold. It also re-claimed its leadership in the 4x4 pickup segment with 4,396 units sold from January to September 2023, a whopping 38% market share. The American carmaker shared its sales numbers in a recent release, revealing it has risen by 42% over last year's numbers to the tune of 23,091 in 2023. Ford Philippines also reporte

GWM Philippines recently invited us to an event where the brand previewed its future lineup of cars, which included the 2024 GWM Tank 300. It's one of the brand’s latest SUVs with rugged looks and excellent off-roading capabilities. The new model aims to capture the segment of the Philippine market that deals with off-road enthusiasts as the automaker wants to gain a bigger piece of the local market. While it already has the GWM Cannon which is a capable off-roader in its own right, the brand wa

Local automakers got a big shot in the arm after the Philippine government extended the timeframe of its ₱27-billion program to boost domestic car manufacturing. The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) announced in a May 2023 press statement that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a five-year extension to the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program. PSAC is composed of business leaders and experts across six main sectoral groups: Agriculture, Digital Infrastructur

Disclosure: The Covenant Car Company, Inc., which is the official importer and distributor of MG in the Philippines, lent us a 2023 MG GT Sport for 7 days. It arrived with a full tank of fuel and loaded RFID cards. AutoFun Philippines paid for additional fuel and RFID load. I must make a confession – I have never liked condiments. I don’t eat mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, tartar sauce and even gravy. Although many of you may feel light-headed at the thought of having a “plain” cheeseburger, I di

(Images from Toyota PH) The Toyota 86 is a car that always makes people wow when you see them on the streets. It's not your typical Toyota. An in the sea of Wigos and Vioses, the 86 stands out amongst all the fish in the sea. It's sporty; it's classy, and the coupe look, the sleek lines and the hypnotizing headlights always never fail to charm onlookers. It is a sports car, but an achievable one. And the 86, once you sit on its cockpit, will be reminding you time and time again why you made an e

(Images from Toyota PH) When choosing a car, one consideration is the space it has for people and for stuff you have. Some people buy the car for the space and for the dimensions. This is where practicality comes in. Perhaps for others, buying a large car is more cost effective than buying two, especially that gas prices are always on the rise. This is where cars like the Toyota Rush can come in. The Rush is a seven-seater SUV, with a ground clearance of 220mm. It has a 4 Cylinder, In-line, 16 V