For the 13th consecutive year, MediaCorp together with partner Motor Image Enterprises Singapore held the Subaru Challenge in the scenic and bustling city-state of Singapore, Asean’s financial hub. Sponsors were Maybank and Shell Fuels.…
After four years, I find myself here again covering the 10th Subaru Palm Challenge where competitors brave the elements holding onto a Subaru Impreza for over three days.…
The automotive world is in turmoil over the massive airbag recall affecting more than 14 million vehicles worldwide from 11 automakers, with 11.6 million of these vehicles in the United States. The problem involves a faulty propellant…
“When America sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold,” is the adage affirming the impact of the United States on the global economy. Now, the impact of China’s economy worldwide is growing so fast that…
Nissan’s strong resurgence in the local automotive industry is a much-welcome turn of event for the Yokohama-based manufacturer. And as with any automotive company, the best way to turn back the tide is to introduce real winners…
When Isuzu Philippines launched the mu-X last September, the emphasis was on the family-friendly features by presenting the Kramer family as its brand ambassador. Doug Kramer drove a shiny new unit onstage with his attractive wife and…
People always ask me what’s the best way to break in a car. There are many different schools of thought, and different methods, on how to break-in engines for different intended purposes. For a normal-street engine or…
It seems that each and every time I drive a Volkswagen, I slowly but surely warm up to it.…
The Bicol region is known for many things: the Mayon Volcano, one of the seven natural wonders of the world; spicy but delicious food such as laing and Bicol Express; the CWC Watersports Complex, which is a…
In 2008, Kia Motors rolled out a new, garishly painted compact utility hatchback with a boxy silhouette, flat roof and upright tailgate. The funky Kia Soul did not look like anything on the road at the time,…
