As I write this, a great haze has blanketed the whole of Metro Manila and various parts of Luzon. That’s because Taal Volcano is once again spewing noxious ash clouds, similar to what it did in 2020 before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and vehicle emissions according to PAGASA. Although a worldwide virus outbreak seems unlikely, it’s best to stay indoors and wear a strong N95 mask to keep your lungs safe. And while you’re cooped up, you can read through the five favorite stories for Septem

A coding-exempt pickup? Maybe, maybe not? Toyota plans to build a "mild-hybrid" version of the Toyota Hilux by adding a 48-volt system to the pickup truck. A report from Toyota Australia has confirmed that the GD mild-hybrid system is a go and that the Hilux will be the first to get the new mild-hybrid assist feature in 2024. For those who don’t know, the Philippine version of the Toyota Hilux is equipped with the 2.8-liter 1GD-FTV turbo diesel engine. The hybrid version of this engine will repo

Great Wall Motors Philippines is a relatively new brand in the country, its original entry into the local market more than a decade ago was lukewarm at best, but this time the automaker is looking to heat things with its new lineup of hybrid crossovers and its new pickup truck, the GWM Cannon. The GWM Cannon seeks to take on established names, such as the Toyota Hilux, Isuzu D-MAX, Nissan Navara, and the Ford Ranger. However, the question remains, how will the Cannon separate itself from the res

The next-generation Ford Ranger is one of the most technologically advanced pickups in its class. AutoFun Philippines has already tested the top-spec Ranger Wildtrak 4x4, where our Writer Joey Deriquito found that it offered plenty of convenience and safety tech, along with a powerful twin-turbo diesel engine. Ford Philippines also released a February 2023 press statement about two next-generation Ranger owners who gave their experience about living with their pick-ups every day. They are Pampan

Despite starting operations during the toughest period of the COVID-19 pandemic, Isuzu La Union reached a major milestone on Oct. 21, 2022. Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) said in a press statement that the dealership celebrated its first anniversary by holding a mini-truck fest and light commercial vehicle show. Isuzu La Union showcased an array of Isuzu trucks with different body applications in their dealership, as well as the Isuzu mu-X and Isuzu D-MAX. It also introduced its First Year

All-new Ranger Raptor finally gets the V6 engine it deserves 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel to be carried over from outgoing Raptor Which one will Malaysia get? In case you think the all-new Passage Officer with its F-150-like looks isn’t American sufficient for you, maybe the performance-oriented Ranger Raptor might change you into a cattle rustler hat-totting with a Southern browned twang and baseball-lovin'‘Murican pie. Making its worldwide revealing through a 2-minute video, the all-new 2022 Ford