Disclosure: Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation very kindly lent me a 2023 Mitsubishi Strada Athlete 4WD for seven days. It came with a full tank of diesel and an RFID card with plenty of load. AutoFun Philippines paid for additional fuel and toll fees. You never really know the true potential of someone or something until you put them or it to the test. I’ve been teaching for nearly a decade now – starting out part-time by teaching high school debate at my alma mater. I hardly knew those

When Ford Philippines launched the all-new Ranger Raptor on May 18, 2023, many of you were delighted by its butch looks and serious off-road gear. But there were also those who were disappointed by one major change – and it lies under the hood. The local version packs a twin-turbocharged 2.0-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 diesel engine pumping out 210 PS and 500 Nm of torque, mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. This is identical to the engine used in the previous-generation model. Ho

Nissan Philippines is cooking up something really special next month. AutoFun Philippines has received new information confirming the upcoming launch of the Nissan 400Z on March 2023, along with a new Nissan Terra variant called the Terra Sport. On January 2023, the Japanese brand announced at its media thanksgiving party that a performance vehicle was on its way. The information made many believe that the 400Z was coming to the Philippines. To add to this, the head of one of the brand’s larger

If you're raring to test drive the next-generation Ford Ranger and Ford Everest, you'd better head to the Activity Park of Ayala Malls Solenad in Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna this weekend, August 26 to 28, 2022. The second leg of the Ford Island Conquest test drive will feature the two latest models in Ford's pickup and SUV lineup. The 3-day test drive event will not only have a dynamic display of the next-generation Ford Ranger and Everest but will also let you have a go at them with on-road test

There are certain characteristics that we look for in a vehicle as we want the best or the one that fits our needs and wants. The industry's fast-moving category these past few years are SUVs and crossovers classes, but apart from that, pickup trucks are in-demand, too. Nowadays, a pickup truck isn't only for loading heavy cargo and towing boats, nor perfect for off-roading, but it has become a part of the style statement. Truly, it has become a dream automobile for both men and women, aside fro

As pickup trucks have grown in popularity as a part or as a fashion statement in several countries, the demand has grown, too. There are several pickup truck models available in the market today, and some of them are distinguishable because of their brand, like the Ford Raptor. Ford Raptor captured the attention of the automotive industry when it was first introduced back in 2010 as the high-performance version of its sibling Ford Ranger. The company didn’t have a hard time selling the Raptor be