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

The 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor is finally set to debut in the Philippines on May 18, 2023. Since its showing, fans of the hardcore truck have been pining to get their hands on the newest generation that’s been a hit ever since its introduction. Although it has been confirmed that we will get the 2.0-liter bi-turbodiesel engine, there is word yet if Ford Philippines will also release the twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 gasoline variant. But one thing that’s certain is that Ford has upgraded it in all aspect

Every pickup buyer has their definition of what makes a good pickup. Some say it has to ride like a sedan, even though it’s not. Others say it’s fuel consumption, even though it needs a large engine to lug itself around. However, the base definition of one is purely subjective, and no one pickup can be objectively good. If there was one that could come close, however, it would have to be a truck that could do it all – cargo, comfort, consumption, convenience, and performance, all in a neat comme

Team Mitsubishi Ralliart makes a spectacular comeback in the competitive rallying scene after it won the Asia Cross Country Rally 2022 on its first try. With race-prepared Mitsubishi Triton pickups, the team withstood rough terrain over six days over a 1,400 + kilometer distance that stretched from Thailand to Cambodia. Thai driver Chayapon Yotha and co-driver Peerapong Sombutwong took their Mitsubishi Triton #105 to the overall lead as early as Leg 1 on the second day of the competition and nev

Ford Philippines recently celebrated its 25th anniversary this 2022, and it’s letting its customers share in the festivities. In a November 2022 press statement, the carmaker announced that it will raffle off 25 prizes to people who buy a brand-new Ford Everest, Ranger, Territory, or Mustang from November 17 to December 31, 2022. Ford Philippines said customers who buy a qualified Ford vehicle during the promo period will earn one raffle entry. This doesn’t include the Ranger Wildtrak 4x2 and 4x

The automotive powertrain is responsible for the overall performance of the vehicle. It encompasses the type of engine, the transmission used, its fuel, differential, driveshaft, axles, and other mechanical factors. Powertrain works as a system; it connects every component and generates power to put your car in motion. Nissan Motor Corporation continuously impresses the automotive industry with its innumerable international accolades from various award-giving bodies each year. This gives existin