2024 Ford F-150 Raptor: Anticipating a Potential Launch in the Philippines
Could the bigger sibling of the Ranger Raptor be on its way to Philippine shores? When Ford Philippines introduced the Ranger Raptor in 2018, skepticism loomed. The question centered on whether Filipino consumers would embrace a performance-focused iteration of the Ranger at a premium price point. Resoundingly, the response was affirmative. Prior to the unveiling of the current Ranger Raptor, based on the enhanced "T6.2" platform, this variant constituted around 40% of Ranger sales in the Philippines. Although official figures are yet to be disclosed, observations of the models on the roads suggest the new version remains popular, despite a significant price escalation to PHP 2.339 million. The triumph of this model might be the driving force behind recent news. It appears that Ford is evaluating the introduction of another Raptor model for the Philippine market. Specifically, it's the F-150 Raptor A few of us may have encountered instances of the previous two
Baja Designs Revolutionizes Road-Legal Fog Lights with the S2 SAE
Setting a New Standard in Illumination and Versatility SAN MARCOS, CA – August 3, 2023 – Baja Designs, the vanguard of performance off-road LED lights, is proud to unveil their latest innovation: the Baja Designs S2 SAE. With this groundbreaking addition, the company is redefining the landscape of performance lighting, offering an unparalleled blend of power, precision, and adaptability for road-legal fog lights. Elevating visibility to new heights, the Baja Designs S2 SAE boasts an astounding 1210 Lumens per light, casting a brilliant and crisply defined path ahead. Featuring cutting-edge aspheric projector optics, these fog lights project meticulously controlled light patterns with razor-sharp cutoffs, ensuring optimal visibility while adhering to SAE J583 fog requirements. For added versatility, the S2 SAE is available in both amber and clear variations. Key Features of the S2 SAE: 1210 Lumens per light Aspheric projector optics Plug-and-play compatibility with numerous OEM fog lights Precise light pattern with sharp cutoffs Offered in amber
Ford Bronco Prices See Slight Increases for 2023 Model Year
The cost of owning a Ford Bronco continues to inch upwards for the 2023 model year, marking at least the third round of MSRP increases within the same year. The Bronco6G forum has shed light on these price adjustments, detailing the changes across various trims. Compared to the previous hikes that occurred in March, affecting both standard models and the high-performance Bronco Raptor, the price increases for the 2023 model year are relatively moderate. For the two-door variants, the Big Bend and Black Diamond trims see a $250 uptick, while the Heritage and Bronco Raptor versions increase by $500. Moving up the ladder, all trims of the Badlands and Wildtrak experience a $750 price bump. Moreover, the Sasquatch Package, which adds off-road capabilities, now costs an additional $400, bringing the total to $5,295. The optional ten-speed automatic transmission also sees an increase of $400, now priced at $1,995. The destination charge