Drives

Chevrolet refines the brawny Trailblazer

Among the midsize pickup-based sport utility vehicles vying for market share in the Philippines, the Chevrolet Trailblazer is the widest and tallest in its class aside from having the strongest engine.…

Peugeot 308 SW: practical Parisian

If the Philippines had been colonized by a progressive European nation longer, if we were a few hundred kilometers higher up the northern hemisphere, or if we weren’t plagued by incessant rains, station wagons and estates would…

Toyota 86: five years hence

January 2017 sees the Toyota 86 (and its Subaru BRZ twin) celebrating five years, and still going strong.…

Godzilla plays well with others

It is hard to think of a modern car with a more fearsome history than the Nissan GT-R. It is spoken of with respect and more than a bit of panic. This is a car that has…

Hyundai’s wild child: the Veloster Turbo

It’s fast, it’s fun, and it’s surprisingly practical. Best of all, it’s finally here!…

Jaguar F-Type R: angry cat

In terms of new motoring experiences, 2016 is a banner year for me particularly in terms of driving some very exciting cars.…

Lexus’ executive express blends manners and machismo

  Text and photos by Aida Sevilla Mendoza   Revealed at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit for the 2016 model year, the Lexus GS F is the four-door sedan version of the RS…

Nissan Navara storms the Sahara Desert

Since its launch in 2015, the Nissan Navara has overwhelmed the local and regional markets, offering a great combination of refined comfort and conveniences usually found in upscale SUVs (but have quickly become the norm in the…

Allure of a French hatch

Watching the 2016 Peugeot 308 approaching you at night is an experience. With its slim LED projector headlights bordered above by downward curving LED daytime running lights (DRLs), the 308 approaching in the dark looks like…

Honda Pilot EX AWD 2016: the best of ‘Muricaaa!

When people say “Muricaaa!,” it means the best of what America stands for: V8s, muscle cars, the land of the free, apple pie, etc. But if you were to truly look and listen to the Zeitgeist of…

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