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Why not a commercial driver’s license?

It is the fourth week of May, the middle of the current year, but still the frequency of road crashes involving buses and trucks continues unabated. Although the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is…

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…

The Peugeot 508’s winning allure

PSA Peugeot Citroen SA, Europe’s second-largest carmaker by volume after Volkswagen AG, is best known for producing small, affordable passenger cars for the mass market. But Peugeot is also perfectly capable of coming up with a high-class…

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…

Driving for two: driving safely when you’re pregnant

May is when Mothers’ Day is celebrated, and since I am pregnant with kids No. 4 and 5 (Yup, I’m having twins), let us put our attention on “moms to be” who, after bouts of morning sickness,…

All-new 2014 Nissan Altima first drive

Nissan Philippines Inc. (NPI) sprung a surprise when they introduced the 2014 Altima at their launch program last March. It was a surprise because the Altima is none other than the Nissan Teana, which was being…

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…

Something old, something new in the 2014 Toyota Yaris

The 2014 Toyota Yaris subcompact hatchback, with its aggressive-looking, Lexus-inspired façade, looks all-new and very different from the outgoing cutesy model. But not everything is new. After all, car manufacturers are reluctant to change a successful…

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…

Car manufacturers’ penitence: Recalling millions of vehicles

Its’ an uncanny coincidence that major car manufacturers are recalling millions of vehicles globally for safety defects just as the world enters Holy Week, the peak of the penitential Lenten season.…

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