Bylines Charles E. Buban

When the world stops making cars

As COVID-19 pandemic tightens its grip around the world, city streets have become almost empty. There’s nowhere to go as schools, public institutions and most businesses have closed their doors, public gatherings banned and most people trapped…

MIAS 2020 postponed due to COVID-19 concerns

Will attending public gatherings be worth the risk now that the country is faced with the problem that is COVID-19? Planners of all types of events, from the biggest concerts, international exhibitions to the smallest meetings, are…

Buyers’ Guide

Inquirer Motoring recognizes that buying a new vehicle is a major decision. For most people, a new vehicle is the second most expensive item they will ever buy, aside from their home. Tens of thousands or even…

Drive home a Hyundai with just a click

For those not yet familiar, Lazada’s LazMall is regarded as the biggest “mall” in Southeast Asia. But unlike a regular physical mall, LazMall exists in the digital realm. Launched in August 2018, this online shopping mall offers…

Exciting promos await early buyers of the all-new XL7 and S-Presso

It used to be that “subcompact” meant cheap, stripped-to-the-basics vehicle model whose only attraction was price. That kind of subcompact is almost extinct as most of those available these days come standard with a host of advanced…

Mazdas dominate 2020 World Car of the Year finalists

The three finalists for this year’s edition of the World Car of the Year (WCOTY) have been revealed and the list includes two models from the same brand. After 10 vehicles were shortlisted for the award last…

A Valentine’s date to remember

Our love for long drives was what brought us together. Whenever our schedules permit, my wife and I would make plans to go to our favorite places in Batangas, Pangasinan, and Baguio. And for as long as…

Buyers’ Guide

Inquirer Motoring recognizes that buying a new vehicle is a major decision. For most people, a new vehicle is the second most expensive item they will ever buy, aside from their home. Tens of thousands or even…

More than a showroom

Since last year, a number of specialized Mitsubishi car showrooms in Japan have been set up—while a few were re-equipped—so they could provide charging services to the automaker’s growing number of electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid…

Hyundai aggressive dealer expansion underway with Baguio added to the network

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) has opened a new dealership in Baguio City, a move that is aligned with Hyundai’s grand vision for 2020 and beyond. “We dedicate Hyundai Baguio City to driving the city’s sustainability through…