Bylines Botchi Santos

Audi Q2: the modern premium city car

Today, SUVs account for a growing number of vehicle sales worldwide. It’s a lifestyle vehicle, a statement, a choice to live by for many people.…

PickUps: The new lifestyle vehicles

A decade or two ago, pickup trucks were viewed as utilitarian, agricultural or commercial vehicles, tracing their roots to military vehicles from wars past.…

Why the Motul Driving Experience 2017 is my absolutely best driving event

I was fortunate enough to spend an entire day driving at the Sepang International Circuit’s North Course and its equally famous international-spec go-kart track last week, courtesy of Motul.…

Riding sharing apps vs LTFRB; gov’t vs taxi fleet operators vs the people

The Filipino public utility riding vehicle community has been in an uproar of late due to the government’s decision to ban all Grab and Uber vehicles from future operations.…

The great outdoors in the FJ Cruiser

I’ve always liked going to new places, new destinations, and have equally enjoyed the journey getting to these new places.…

Street (in)justice part 2

A few months ago, I wrote about a friend, Wes Tsai, in my column. He had a small delivery truck which was forcibly towed from his shop front.…

A Le Mans of surprises, attrition and comebacks

Le Mans 2017 will perhaps be the most remembered Le Mans in recent years.…

Honda Accord 2.4 S Navi: a dad’s favorite

I can still remember my Dad’s own 1996 model Honda Accord with the 2.2-liter VTEC engine over 20 years ago.…

All-new Subaru XV: unpark your life

The cross-over segment in the Philippines is booming.…

In search of better Auto Options

I’ve been in the motoring beat for the last 14 years (and counting). But I’ve been into cars much longer, particularly tuning and modding cars. The aftermarket holds a special place in my heart, which is why…

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