The weather has largely been very pleasant this past week – sunny days with only occasional rain showers. This nice climate is also what’s been going around in the automotive industry, with exciting new models coming out last week. We give you your five favorite stories from September 4 to 10, 2023 in this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! What’s cooking at Hyundai Philippines? Hyundai Motor Philippines has had a resurgence since it became a full subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co

After making a splash at the 2023 Manila International Auto Show, the all-new Ford Ranger Raptor was officially launched in the Philippines on May 18, 2023. Much like the previous-generation Ranger Raptor, the new one takes a regular T6 Ford Ranger and cranks up the toughness with a host of body, suspension and tech upgrades to make it the ultimate “factory special” pick-up truck. “It is designed to conquer any terrain with a bold new look and powerful performance with major upgrades and enhance

The next-generation Ford Ranger Raptor has been in the market for some time in other countries, packing some serious punch. We have reported extensively on the whopping twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter, twin-cam, 24-valve V6 gasoline engine that the new flagship Ranger pick-up uses. It produces a sensational 397 PS and 583 Nm of torque, some 177 PS and 83 Nm more than the old model. However, some markets wanted to have a diesel option, including Thailand. That’s why the Ranger Raptor unveiled at the

The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton, known as the Mitsubishi Strada locally, was spied undergoing road testing in Thailand. Spy shots of the pickup truck were posted online by the Facebook account MZ Crazy Cars. While the vehicle was covered in heavy camouflage to hide its body lines, we can see that the new Strada/Triton is boxier and broader than its current iteration. Mitsubishi Strada is one of the older pickup trucks in the Philippines; its other rivals have already entered newer generations, with t

Automotive gadgets like remote start, remote locking, and vehicle tracking have been around for ages. But Ford Philippines has taken it one step further by putting all these convenience and security functions into one smartphone app. The carmaker announced during its 25th-anniversary celebration on November 17, 2022, that it would initially roll out FordPass for the next-generation Ford Ranger and Ford Everest. “FordPass will drive the future of the Ford ownership experience and we’re very excit

Taking a sporty pickup truck on the road is not as easy as it may seem, as this kind of vehicle works harder than any other car type. The engine has to be, if not more capable, enough to pull the car and its load on arduous terrains and off-road adventures. The built must be high-quality to ensure that the pickup truck is sturdy to take the toughness of fun adventures. To gauge whether the 2022 Ford Raptor is as impressive as they describe it, listed below are its pros and cons. Pros It has a do