Well, no surprises here really as the next-generation Ford Ranger leads the American brand's lineup, with sales growing by 22 percent from a year ago to 9,113 vehicles sold. It also re-claimed its leadership in the 4x4 pickup segment with 4,396 units sold from January to September 2023, a whopping 38% market share. The American carmaker shared its sales numbers in a recent release, revealing it has risen by 42% over last year's numbers to the tune of 23,091 in 2023. Ford Philippines also reporte

A coding-exempt pickup? Maybe, maybe not? Toyota plans to build a "mild-hybrid" version of the Toyota Hilux by adding a 48-volt system to the pickup truck. A report from Toyota Australia has confirmed that the GD mild-hybrid system is a go and that the Hilux will be the first to get the new mild-hybrid assist feature in 2024. For those who don’t know, the Philippine version of the Toyota Hilux is equipped with the 2.8-liter 1GD-FTV turbo diesel engine. The hybrid version of this engine will repo

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

Isuzu, World Vision, and TESDA celebrated the graduation of the 19th batch of trainees sponsored by the Isuzu Heart and Smile Project. They also welcomed its 23rd batch at the TESDA Auto Mechanic Training Center (AMTraC). The event was attended by multiple VIPs from Isuzu Motors Limited led by Administration Senior Executive Officer Hirokazu Okubo and Isuzu Shutoken Senior Executive Officer Ryuichi Shibata; World Vision Executive Director Rommel Fuerte; TESDA VIII Regional Director Gamaliel Vice

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

Disclaimer: Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation lent the Xpander unit to us with a full tank of gas. This is not a paid review. All our observations are our own with no inputs from the manufacturer. One of Mitsubishi’s greatest hits? - Yes. Is the car music to my ears? - not quite. Musicians have their highs and lows in the music industry. The same can be said with automakers such as Mitsubishi Philippines. The 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander (Specs | News) is the brand's latest version of the sev