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College car 101: how to choose a car for your college kid

COLLEGE days, how we all miss them. Parties, road trips, and cutting classes (okay, maybe not that one).…

Supercar ownership begets a super attitude

In this day and age, the Filipino consumer is spoiled with choices. In the automotive industry, we are experiencing a golden age as well. There’s a huge plethora of cars available for all segments—from super affordable, fuel…

Isuzu D-Max 4×4 Drive Series conquers Cebu

Isuzu Philippines Corp., the industry’s acknowledged 4x4 diesel and truck expert, kicked off the southern leg of their 4x4 Drive Series in Mandaue City, Cebu, last May 9-11, demonstrating the amazing off-road abilities of the all-new Isuzu…

‘The Boss’ : BMW X5 up close and personal

With luxury sport utility vehicles growing in demand at a rapid pace worldwide, fueled in particular by China’s massive appetite for all things premium, BMW, the pioneer luxury car manufacturer to offer a premium SUV, has unveiled…

There’s a place for Bentley charms

It’s not very often that an ultra high-end luxury car manufacturer invites for a small launch cum track day at the Sepang International Circuit. So when Bentley Motors sent an invite for me to participate in…

All-new Subaru Impreza WRX and STI first track drive

  Subaru unveiled the all-new Impreza WRX and STI models to the very excited and enthusiastic Asean Media, dealer principals and special guests hot on the heels of its public unveiling at the recently concluded Manila International…

Summer fun gets better with the roomy Hyundai Grand Santa Fe

  Going up Tagaytay, Hyundai’s Grand Santa Fe made mincemeat of the tight, winding highway, slower-moving vehicles and undulating elevation changes—taking them with ease and confidence. Many drivers were surprised to see a lumbering SUV hauling serious…

Holy Week driving tips to keep you safe and sane

HOLY Week is here once again, and as is tradition for Filipinos, this means a road trip to the province for a much needed R&R or simply a getaway vacation for the family and a change of…

MIAS 2014: 10 years of the country’s best automotive event

The Manila International Auto Show 2014 is the best, most successful and most exciting event its organizer Worldbex Services International (WSI), the biggest trade-show organizer in the country, has ever staged. Starting from a modest, almost side…

The all-new Toyota Corolla Altis: All about excitement, sex appeal and fun

Things have been getting interesting of late over at Toyota. The launch of the 86 started it all. Then Toyota started selling the FJ Cruiser. The new Vios was launched, followed by the highly successful, ground-breaking Vios…

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