The Ford Island Conquest (FIC) experiential test-drive event is sweeping the country from north to south for October 2023. Ford Philippines announced in a press statement that it will first head to SM Seaside in Cebu from Oct. 6 to 8, 2023. Next, the FIC will be at Ayala Malls Solenad in Sta. Rosa, Laguna from Oct. 13 to 15, 2023, followed by SM City Pampanga in San Fernando, Pampanga on Oct. 27 to 29, 2023. Open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., the FIC includes an in-mall vehicle display and on-road tes

For over a century, American car giants Ford and General Motors (GM) have been battling for domination in the U.S. market and global supremacy. In almost every automotive segment, the two titans have had some model vying for the top spot in the sales chart. Think Camaro vs. Mustang, Expedition vs. Suburban, and F-150 vs. Silverado. In the Asian crossover stakes, these two are still at it, especially with the recent launch of the all-new 2024 Chevrolet Trax compact crossover. Now that it’s grown

We at AutoFun Philippines believe that having a narrow car is conducive to couple closeness. One advantage of having four-wheeled means of transport is that the cockpit (i.e., the front interior area) usually seats two and that the means to enhance intimacy (i.e., the air-conditioning and infotainment controls, plus the glovebox and a number of storage bins or cupholders) are within easy reach of either front occupant. That said, it helps a lot if the lateral distance between the front seats is

The Hyundai Stargazer recently broke cover and became the latest model to enter the hotly contested subcompact MPV category. With the headstart enjoyed by the likes of the Toyota Avanza and Rush, the Honda BR-V, the Mitsubishi Xpander, the Suzuki Ertiga, and another newcomer, the Nissan Livina, Hyundai’s affordable seven-seater has a lot to prove to sway Filipinos toward its fold. During our brief afternoon with the Hyundai Stargazer, we noticed how some of its design, technical, and safety feat

With the impending launch of the Hyundai Stargazer, Filipino subcompact MPV buyers will again be given another option to choose from in this hotly contested category. Along with the Suzuki Ertiga, the Toyota Veloz and Avanza, the Honda BR-V, the Mitsubishi Xpander, and the recently launched Nissan Livina, you can see how car manufacturers are going after a bigger slice of this growing pie. The trend is also evident around the ASEAN region, with PT Hyundai Motors Indonesia recently unveiling the

The Honda BR-V is becoming a car of choice, and one particular strong suit is fuel efficiency. Now, some of you compute for every drop of petrol for every full tank. I can't blame you all since the oil prices are going up almost weekly. Now, if you have been contemplating whether to buy a BR-V or compare the BR-V to its competitors like the Mitsubishi Xpander and the Toyota Rush, perhaps fuel efficiency figures will give that great swing towards your decision. I can't blame you, the Rush and the