Mitsubishi Motors has just confirmed that a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain is coming to the all-new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton, but will not use its diesel engine. Instead, the Japanese automaker said it would use a gasoline motor, as a diesel version would be too costly to manufacture. This was confirmed by a senior Mitsubishi Motors engineer to the media outlet Carsales Australia. “Mitsubishi Motors are researching and developing such a [PHEV] system, but at this moment, launchi

Hyundai Philippines recently launched the 2024 Hyundai Custin and the 2024 Hyundai Stargazer X in a joint event, strengthening its lineup of 7-seater vehicles in the country. Aside from this, the South Korean brand also launched a new 9-seater version of the Hyundai Staria and a 6-seater version of the regular Hyundai Stargazer. AutoFun Philippines likewise got more information about Hyundai’s future plans in the country. We were able to ask someone with intimate knowledge of the company's opera

Isuzu Thailand has given the 2024 Isuzu D-MAX a refresh, featuring a redesigned exterior and mild changes to the pick-up truck's interior. The facelift gives the vehicle a meaner look, gaining new standard features over the previous version. A new face The Thai-spec D-MAX gets a restyled front fascia that includes a new larger mesh-type grille paired with unique grille-bar accents. It also has a new pair of LED headlights and daytime running lights that look more prominent than ever. The front b

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

If you live anywhere outside of North America, then chances are you’ve seen, ridden in or even driven a Toyota Hilux – the reliable workhorse that underpins Toyota’s global light commercial vehicle fleet. Powered by a wide array of engines and drivetrains, this fan-favorite pickup has found a home in driveways, highways, jungles and sand dunes. And we’re going to get an all-new model, possibly in 2025, according to a report by Drive. Yes, the nearly 10-year-old design will finally be retired soo

More and more local carmakers are jumping onto the smartphone-integration bandwagon after Ford Philippines recently unveiled its FordPass app. This time, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) announced in a November 2022 press statement that it is rolling out its myTOYOTA Connect app, initially for the GL Grandia, Grandia Tourer, and Super Grandia variants of the Toyota Hiace van. The app lets Toyota owners instantly get information on their vehicles, such as driving information, trip summaries, and ma