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Singapore Grand Prix fires up on Sept. 16-18

Formula One fans who are exhibiting withdrawal symptoms due to the sport’s mid-season break can look forward to more racing action when the Singapore Grand Prix flies into the region.…

P2418 Uber ride from Makati to Megamall

The traffic on Friday, even more horrible than usual, caused charges for ride-sharing app Uber to shoot up to the thousands. A former officer of Hinge-Inquirer publications shared that her ride from Makati to SM Megamall cost…

Put it down and go: How to avoid driving distractions like Pokemon Go

The release this week of the smartphone game Pokemon Go may just mark a new high (or low, depending on how you look at it) in incidents of distracted driving. Car crashes involving drivers distracted by the…

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé hits the spot for a thrilling drive

AOSTA Valley, Italy—There are times when you need to have unquestionable confidence in your car. In the middle of a hairpin turn, while barreling up the Alps, was one of those times.…

Trek and Furious

Star Trek Beyond is the third installment in the reboot franchise. The movie series got a heady shot in the arm courtesy of director J.J. Abrams, who gave the franchise a thrilling, emotional take. The Trek movie…

The top auto technology of 2016

CAR COMPANIES are traditionally cautious when rolling out new technology. Upstarts like Tesla Motors are leading the way in introducing production versions of tech such as electric propulsion and autonomous driving. …

Two for the family road

It’s not often that we instantly like a car the moment we climb aboard. Such was the case with two vehicles we recently drove. Both are suitable for families and are appropriate for the back to school…

Duterte tackles license plate, driver’s license issues in SONA

During his first State of the Nation address, President Rodrigo Duterte mentioned two concrete measures to improve the lot of Philippine motorists. He proposed that the motor vehicle plates be issued by the dealers, and not by…

Duterte enumerates viable, immediate traffic solutions

During his first State of the Nation Address, President Rodrigo Duterte raised the issue of traffic congestion in Metro Manila. Among the solutions he proposed is the revival of the Pasig River ferry system. “The revival of…

An MVP investment in the auto business

  The Philippine auto industry is set to continue its blistering growth, with sales forecast to rise 25 to 30 percent in 2016 from the previous year. With that, business groups are finding the sector an attractive…

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