The turbodiesel V6 Ranger is here
by Lije Martin
There’s a new top-of-the-line variant in the house
At a time when fuel prices are skyrocketing, and hybrids and EVs are selling like hotcakes, why did Ford suddenly bring in a hungrier diesel powertrain for one of its most well-known nameplates? We took it out on a media drive
by Lije Martin
It sits atop the refreshed lineup that now gets a 10-speed automatic as standard
Along with the new Ranger Wildtrak-X, Ford Philippines has launched a new top-of-the-line variant for its popular midsize SUV: Meet the new Ford Everest Platinum, which comes with a sticker price of P2,849,000. The Everest Platinum
by Lije Martin
The Ranger Wildtrak also gets a V6 and stickers for P2.469-M
Ford Philippines has officially launched a new Ranger variant. The new Wildtrak-X comes with a 4x4 drivetrain and a V6 turbodiesel engine, and is the current top-spec variant below the Raptor, with a standard retail price of P2,609,000.
by Lije Martin
We’re covering both the diesel and EV versions
The ninth-generation Toyota Hilux has officially reached our shores. Debuting at the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) alongside the Land Cruiser FJ and the Land Cruiser HEV, the all-new Hilux receives a slew of updates, including an entirely new
by Lije Martin
Keep calm and stay safe
Disclaimer: Diesel runaway can be a dangerous situation. This article is meant to provide information, not to be used as a strict protocol. Always prioritize personal safety.A diesel-engine runaway-also referred to as a diesel runaway or a runaway diesel-
by Lije Martin
V10 diesel family bus, anyone?
Which car best represents the 'build it or you're fired' engineering excess of Ferdinand Piëch's Volkswagen Group? Probably the 987hp, 407kph Bugatti Veyron. And the 113km/L VW XL1. Or the attempt to outdo the S-Class Mercedes with
by Ollie Kew
Certain types of brake pads are also made with highly toxic materials
Brake dust is the latest motoring by-product to be under scrutiny when it comes to our health. And sighing deeply is not advisable right now.Because researchers from the University of Southampton have found that particulate matter (PM) from brake pads
by Cat Dow
Imagine the fuel economy on that
Hybrids offer great fuel economy, at least in theory. The same goes for diesel engines. With that, why aren't there and diesel hybrids out there? Granted, there are mild-hybrid diesels out there, but if we're talking about full hybrids
It replaces the 1.9-liter Bluepower
A few days ago, Isuzu dropped quite the surprise with the announcement of a new diesel engine that will power the D-Max and Mu-X. Dubbed the Maxforce, power and torque figures weren't revealed when it was first teased.It
Diesel ain't going away soon, says Toyota
It took a while but electrification is practically mainstream these days. Be it hybrid or full electric, it's the direction the automotive industry is heading. It's reached a point wherein some manufacturers are setting hard deadlines to shift
“Electric powertrains are our future, and superior to combustion engines”
Volvo has announced it will be stopping production of all diesel models by next year. It has always said it would be going all-electric by 2030. Now, the Swedish carmaker confirms that by early 2024, the last Volvo diesel car will
by Cat Dow
Sign of the times?
Isuzu doesn't change its engines that often. Case in point, the 3.0-liter turbodiesel. While it's the most powerful it has been, it's actually the same block from as far back as the mid-2000s. Those familiar with
A moment of silence for the EcoDiesel engine
Attention Americans-have you come around to the benefits of a torquey diesel engine in a big off-roader? And are you a fan of the Jeep Gladiator pickup? Well, it's time to act fast, because Jeep is killing off its
by Greg Potts
Black is the new, um, black
If there's something we've noticed over the years, it's that manufacturers love swapping out chrome bits for gloss black trim pieces. After that, these automakers would slap on a badge that says either Black Series, Black Edition, or any
More power!
For lifestyle owners, most pickup configurations are perfectly fine. For hardcore utilitarians, though? Every extra bit of oomph they can squeeze out of their truck's engine matters.Not that the local-spec Toyota Hilux's maximum 201hp and 500Nm of torque
by Drei Laurel
Prices are out too
The last time we wrote about the Nissan NV350 Urvan, we spoke about the new Mitsubishi-sourced 4N16 engine now used for the Japan-spec model. Now, we have an update on the popular van as it seems that it has been
The Alliance at work once again
It's been a while since the local-spec Nissan Urvan received an update. This isn't the case in Japan, however, where the model continues to get goodies well into its life cycle.The latest upgrade the Nissan NV350 has received
by Drei Laurel
Have you dropped by the pump lately?
With gasoline and diesel prices continuing to trend upward and an ongoing conflict in Europe threatening to make the situation even worse, sweating bullets over the prospect of not being able to fuel up next week is only natural. But is it
by Drei Laurel
The electric revolution is real
Brace yourselves, internal combustion lovers. The auto industry's electric revolution is about to claim another casualty.According to a new report by Nikkei Asia, Nissan will be stopping nearly all development of new internal combustion engines as it turns its attention
by Drei Laurel
Were you waiting for this?
Last year, Ford Philippines caught our market by surprise when it brought in the thirteenth-generation F-150. The move shook up the local pickup segment, finally providing consumers with a mainstream full-size entry to consider. There was one thing missing,
by Drei Laurel
