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BMW X1 sDrive 18d: fuel-efficient yet fun-to-drive crossover

There are few cars that feel so right when you jump in. You feel confident gunning them until kingdom come, or when the road runs out, the speedometer explodes, or the cops put a damper on your…

Father’s Day motoring treats

You know the difference between men and boys? The sizes (and prices) of their toys! So being the big (and small) boys dads are these days, we take a look at some of the motoring treats in…

Tips for a worry-free travel to school

OVER the weekend, I found myself in the company of some good friends who were jittery over having their eldest young kids start school in a big campus rather than some small daycare or nursery school. We…

Recaro seats

If you’ve ever traveled, chances are you’ve sat in a Recaro seat. Recaro seats are the most hallowed, most popular and arguably the premier seats manufactured in the world. Recaro not only produces OEM replacement sport and…

Audi A3 leads the small premium market

THE MARKET demand for fuel-efficient vehicles has risen strongly over the last decade, and this means small, lightweight sedans and hatchbacks in the B-segment or even smaller, as well as powerful yet fuel-efficient CRDi diesel pickups and…

Keeping your car cool this summer

While we’ve experienced a few typhoons and thunderstorms, it’s still pretty much hot outside. So here are some tips to help keep your car cooler, making your journeys more comfortable. 1) Cool down your car. If you’ve…

Buying a car? Here are guide questions you should ask the sales agent

So you’ve done your research and plan to drop by each dealership. You’ve read the reviews online, on newspapers and magazines, have spoken to owners of the cars you’ve short-listed and researched on potential problems the cars…

Avoiding lemons

With the motoring industry booming, everyone wants to buy a new car. However, this also means the prices of used cars are dropping steadily because, let’s face it, buying a brand-new car has never been easier. People…

Executive sedan round-up: Which one is for you?

The sedan market is shrinking. I’ve said it so many times and I will say it again. The current face of the automotive industry is all about diesel-powered sport utility vehicles and their pickup-based brethren, MPVs/people carriers,…

Piaa: lighting the future

PIAA is one of those Japanese companies everyone has heard about but had no clear idea what it is that they do, the products they offer, or the thrust of their R&D. With the massive proliferation of…

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