Columns Chic Driven

What to look for in a car

A FEW weeks ago, I got a call from a friend who wanted to buy a car. But before asking me, she had asked some of her guy friends for advice. So when I told her my…

How to protect yourself on the road

MARCH is International Women’s month. Since Chicdriven is a women empowerment column (although we still welcome the other genders), I will be writing a series of women empowerment article starting with safety while driving.…

Feng shui in Year of the Fire Monkey!

ONCE AGAIN, I bring you feng shui good luck tips from my consultant, Master Aldric Dalumpines, who has been my feng shui guy since 2004. Following his tips coupled with prayers, hard work, a positive attitude and…

An open letter to the next President of the Philippines

In the first three weeks of the new year, we have heard about the untimely death of several young ones inside a burning vehicle, a truck plowing into a restaurant, and a couple of buses being involved…

A girl’s guide to setting up her car

I DID COUNTLESS testing and shopping around for a car last year. I tested a total of 16 cars, and like a typical girl who likes to shop, I had my fickle episodes.   So when I…

How traffic is killing the future of this country

WE ALL saw and heard all the groans, expletives and criticism against traffic, the current administration, and whoever Pontius Pilate that would be in any way connected to the worsening traffic condition in the metro. From the…

Paris in a Peugeot

Some people take Paris by mouth, some by bike, and some by credit card. In this trip to Paris, we took Paris by car. …

A weekend at Fuji Speedway

If you regularly read this column, you will know that I am one of the founders of Tuason Racing School. You will also know that I have a strong relationship with everything motorsports, by virtue of marrying…

Bond’s car of choice arrives in Manila

Hooray for the aspiring spy with style. Bridgestone’s Marc Tagle and luxury car distributor Wellington Soong have partnered up to bring Aston Martin to Manila.   Car enthusiasts and Manila’s who’s who joined in the festivities at…

10 tips to make the most out of your Vios Cup experience

One of the biggest motorsport events in Philippine racing history will happen this Sunday, Sept. 6, at the Manila Bay Circuit, SM Mall of Asia. The Toyota Vios Cup will feature almost 50 cars racing wheel-to-wheel on…

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