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Audi R8 LMS Cup: the fastest one-make race series in the world

INJE SPEEDIUM, Inje Province, South Korea—With the success of Audi as the premier luxury car manufacturer in China, with more than 300,000 cars sold in 2011 and 370,000 cars sold in 2012, Audi AG decided to…

A Fairlady by any other name

As much as its appearance, a car’s name makes an indelible first impression. Just as with people, a name can elicit a strong reaction. Even without knowing the personalities, “The Rock” paints a very different mental picture…

Alcohol discontent

The approval last May of Republic Act No. 10586, aka “An Act Penalizing Persons Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Dangerous Drugs and Similar Substances,” was hardly noticed by the general public. Private car owners and operators…

Beyond the plug

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country’s biggest electric power distributor, made Philippine automotive history on Tuesday (July 30) when it inaugurated the first electric vehicle (EV) charging station within its own compound in Pasig City. The very…

Tough on the outside, soft inside

My hubby recently brought me a bevy of Korean beauty products which have achieved cult status all over the world. Korean beauty products barged into the limelight with the BB cream fad and have changed the…

Safety reminders when driving in the rain

It’s the rainy season once again, so here are some tips to keep in mind when driving in the rain to ensure you get to your destination safely, in time and with the least amount of stress…

The DOST’s people-moving solutions

While many people are vigorously objecting to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s plan to expand the car coding scheme, another government agency is quietly preparing to present smart new ways to move people and cargo efficiently in…

Philippine auto market on a bull run

It has been a busy year for the first half of 2013 for the automotive industry. European powerhouse brand Volkswagen, ultraluxury marques like Bentley and Rolls-Royce, and even niche brands like Morgan have recently appointed official dealerships…

Porsche mechanics go for gold

I love cars and everything that has to do with them. But in an almost decade-long involvement in the motoring industry, I’ve also come to value the importance of proper education and training provided by the many…

A day in the life of a BMW X1 owner

According to Asian Carmakers Corp. (ACC) director Glen Dasig, “a BMW X1 owner is a dynamic, confident, stylish and successful individual who is not afraid to live a fun life to the fullest.”…

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