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The curious case of Uber, LTFRB and regular taxi operators

So we’ve heard many sides and stories now about Uber, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board’s (LTFRB) campaign against Uber operators and the regular taxi fleet operators. What’s the deal? Ultimately, what matters is the riding…

Range Rover Evoque: a global best-seller

Since its introduction, the Range Rover Evoque has been Jaguar Land Rover Group’s best-selling vehicle worldwide. In fiscal year 2014, the Evoque sold around 270,000 vehicles, accounting for a substantial chunk of the Group’s combined 462,678 vehicles…

PH motorization just around the bend

THE FIRST half of 2015 has seen a massive growth for the local automotive industry. Chamber of Automobile Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. reports a 21-percent sales increase in the same period versus the previous 2014 fiscal…

Cars to expect in the coming months

THE YEAR 2015 is shaping up to be another banner year for the Philippine automotive industry, with more cars being released, from all segments and niches of the industry. So what’s driving this growth? Industry experts cite…

All-new Toyota Hilux: On top of the mountain

WhenToyota first unveiled the seventh-generation Hilux in 2005, it was a revolutionary all-new brief that paved the way for pickup trucks to go beyond the traditional workhorse, and become a true, dyed-in-the-wool lifestyle statement for people who…

Subaru Legacy 2.5i-S: more mainstream, but still just as exciting

THE SUBARU Legacy sedan and estate (station wagon to you and me) has always been one of those left-field sedan choices in the shrinking executive sedan segment.   Truthfully, this segment has been losing ground with buyers…

Beyond borders for the love of cars

The love for cars is truly universal. In my career as a motoring journalist, I’ve had memorable moments meeting luminaries, legends and pioneers in the automotive industry as well as highly-respected motoring journalists who also truly profess…

Interview: Yasuhiro Nemoto of Dunlop/Sumitomo tires

Dunlop Tires is a famous household name in the automotive industry. Interestingly, numerous parties own the Dunlop brand. In North America, Australia and Europe, Dunlop is owned by Goodyear, while in Asia and Africa, it is owned…

Driving the Porsche 911 Targa 4S and Panamera S E-Hybrid in Singapore

As a motoring journalist, I get to travel quite often. While it seems glamorous, the reality is that traveling is very stressful if it’s work-related. I may be out of the country for five days at a…

Toyota Express Service: When you need efficient professional car care

One of the biggest conveniences I now enjoy after moving to Mandaluyong three years ago is living within short distance of Toyota Shaw. I’d drive the kilometer or so from my modest townhouse to Toyota Shaw, drop…

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