Great Wall Motor (GWM) Philippines officially inaugurated its first dealership in the country, with plans to expand nationwide. The fledgling Chinese carmaker held a ceremony at its U.N. Avenue dealer in Manila on Aug. 3, 2023. This was nearly four months after the showroom had held its soft opening on April 2023. GWM Philippines marketing manager Tonette Lee told AutoFun Philippines in an interview at the sidelines of the event that it was imperative for the brand to have a presence in the coun

The Ford F-150 Raptor started the pickup truck wars by offering an off-road-ready vehicle straight from the dealership floor. Its smaller brother, the Ford Ranger, would soon follow in its footsteps with a new Raptor model of its own. It would then serve as the yardstick against which other off-road pickup trucks would be measured in its segment. Many rivals have tried to topple the Ford Ranger Raptor in popularity, with few able to compete at its level, capture an audience. Also Read: Ranger Ra

The 2022 Mitsubishi Strada should be getting more kudos, given that the current generation model has been on sale in the Philippines since 2019. After all, the Japanese diamond star beast of burden offerings are clearly in the league of rivals such as the Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50, Nissan Navara, and Toyota Hilux. The entry price at launch has also been competitive, from Php 1.165 million to Php 1.67 million. In addition, the automaker tossed in a Php 1.443 million to Php 1.76 millio

Smart and practical shoppers usually know where to buy cheaper options. They usually know what brands or what products give more value for the money. They know how much a potato at the grocery store should cost. Because aside from the fact that they keep themselves updated, they canvass. Canvassing allows shoppers to gauge which store sells the cheapest or which store has the best quality. The same principle applies to vehicles. Smart and practical buyers know where to put their hard-earned mone

We are all aware that vehicles could cost a fortune, especially those that are beyond what we consider 'need'. Some people call it their dream car while others are already on their way to making their dream come true. That is why it is a big deal if you're making a vehicle purchase because it costs a lot. But for others, dream car models don't exist as their only dream was to have any kind of vehicle that could take them places. Thanks to those automakers who make it possible for some people to

(Images from Ford PH) Owning a dream car for first time buyers who have rose-colored glasses may overlook what it really means to have a car. One may think of a fantasy where cars are sleek and shiny from day 1 until the end of time. Often, people just look at the price of the vehicle and not the whole cost or budget of owning one. Crucially, a car owner must also look at the price of ensuring the vehicle is on tip-top condition, to extend its performance, and in turn, value, in the long run. En