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Honda CR-V 1.6 i-Dtec SX: long-time coming

I recently got an e-mail from Honda Cars Philippines informing me that their latest Honda CR-V model received two major awards from the Asean NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) Grand Prix Awards 2018. …

Mazda Design Forum 2018: Beauty is in the details

At the recently concluded Mazda Design Forum 2018 held in Bangkok, Thailand, Mazda displayed various pieces of art that showed the small but proud company's design language and where it is taking it—along with the rest of…

5 things to like about the Isuzu D-Max LS RZ4E

If you're the type that spends a lot of time driving on the road alone, carrying big bulky objects regularly, chances are buying a pickup has crossed your mind, if you don't already own one.…

Dangerous vehicle modifications that should be banned

In the past few weeks, we've seen heated debates, remarks and comments on the Land Transportation Office’s crackdown on modified SUVs.…

2018 Subaru Car Challenge: 12 time’s a charm

Every year since 2001, Motor Image Enterprises of Singapore, together with its subsidiaries all over the Asean region, hold the Subaru Car Challenge in the city state of Singapore.…

Ssang Yong Tivoli XLV 1.6 ELX 4×4 A/T

Today we are spoilt for choice in the automotive industry. We have so many brands now present in the country, with so many models and corresponding variants. This is good, a sign of a developing market that…

The state of the automotive industry

If you’re into cars, working in the auto industry, drive a lot for work or pleasure, or are just cost-conscious, you know things aren’t looking good for the entire automotive industry. My colleague, Aida Sevilla-Mendoza has written…

Lexus NX300: Smooth and sporty

If there’s one vehicle in the Lexus line-up that I’ve been very curious about to try and enjoy, it has been the NX300. As much as I love low-slung rocket-sleds, sports cars and massive torque and horsepower,…

Porsche E-Performance Nights in Sepang

By 2025, Porsche foresees that half their vehicle model range will be electric-powered, prompting the brand to invest heavily into the electrification of its automobiles. This electrification includes hybrids, plug-in-hybrids and full electric vehicles or EV’s.…

Modding is a crime

That's what the Land Transportation Office, under Francis Ray Almora, Director for Law Enforcement in the agency will have us all believe in and be charged with. Because we love to modify, upgrade and personalize our cars.…

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