The Ford Island Conquest (FIC) has long offered a thorough test-drive experience for potential buyers in the Philippines. And now, Ford Philippines’ major event is making its way to Cagayan de Oro for the first time on Sept. 22 to 24, 2023 at the Limketkai Center, the American carmaker said in a press statement. From 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., guests can visit the in-mall vehicle display of Ford’s latest vehicles and take an on-road test drive where customers can experience the Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4x4

Recent rumblings in the automotive industry talk about Chinese brands changing management hands. And from what we've heard, there will be a few. But why do the principals feel the sudden need to come in lock, stock, and barrel to take over the Filipino-run local distributorships? Haven't they done enough to promote the brand? Did the distributors fall short of sales targets? Or have the distributors failed in the perception game despite the uptick in Chinese-made cars' build, tech and quality in

It is the last Sunday of May! And this time, we start with an important message – stay safe and stay home, if possible. This is amid the fly-by of Super Typhoon “Betty,” which is pouring heavy rains in various parts of the country. While you’re staying nice and dry, here’s this weekend’s edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup, where we picked your five favorite stories from May 22 to 28, 2023. A new boss is coming SAIC, as many of you know, is the mother company of the Chinese car b

I have been wondering how do people disregard something? What is the gauge to know if someone or something is not worthy to be a part of a certain list or is not worthy to be picked? Who decides the criteria? What or whose standards are we meeting? The same thinking goes into my mind when I saw a differently-looking SUV on the road – the Isuzu mu-X. It looks like the mu-X differs from the rest of its competitors in the sense that it stands out. Its Japanese manufacturer isn’t afraid to introduce

(Images from Toyota PH) The Toyota Rush was released in 2018 as an answer to the Mitsubishi Xpander. At the time, I thought the Xpander, which was a replacement to the Adventure, was an answer to the Innova and later on the Avanza, as Mitsubishi has been missing in the MPV segment. Of course, right now, there is the Honda B-RV, the Isuzu Ertiga. When the Rush came out, it looked like a cross between the Fortuner and an Innova. Or if two Fortuners have a baby, then it is the Rush. (But have you s

When buying cars in the Philippines, the ultimate test for value for money it's not only for maintenance costs but most importantly, fuel efficiency. Today let's take a peek on the fuel efficiency of the 2022 Nissan Terra. The Nissan Terra currently has four different variants, the 2.5 L 4X2 MT, the 2.5 VL 4X2 AT, the 2.5 VL 4X2 AT, and the top of the trim 2.5 VL 4X4 AT. All of these variants share the same engine. It is a 2.5 liter inline-4 cylinder DOHC YD25DDTi turbo diesel engine. This engin