Columns On the Road

Time to change gears

IN LIFE, as in driving, there comes a time when you have to change gears.   But in life, unlike in driving, you change gears much less often and the aftereffect is more long-term.   Getting married…

2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI: fast and practical

From the start, “On the Road” has always been a consumer-oriented motoring column. The average consumer is not only interested in the performance of a motor vehicle, but also in  its value for money, safety, comfort and…

2015 Honda Odyssey: svelte, smart and safe

THE FIFTH generation Odyssey that Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) launched recently is very different from the 2012 Odyssey not only in terms of size, but also in the drivetrain and rear suspension. The previous model Odyssey…

Hyundai presents 2016 Tucson, i20 Cross Sport in a green setting

Back in 2011, Hyundai Motor Co., Korea’s largest carmaker, stunned the global automotive industry with the audacity of its fluidic sculpture design philosophy. Last month, Hyundai Asia Resources Inc. (Hari), Hyundai’s official distributor in the Philippines,  continued…

Not more than two seconds

In 2013, the United States’ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) set a new voluntary guideline for the automotive industry: Any single interaction of a driver with a car’s connectivity system should not take more than two…

Why do PH cars have fewer safety features than ASEAN models?

At the 36th  Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) last month, I was impressed when I  read in the press kit of the new Ford Everest that it has seven airbags: “Front, side, curtain and knee airbags for…

36th Bangkok International Motor Show snapshots

After displaying the newest models and special editions of 30 car brands for 12 days at Challenger Halls 1-3 of the Impact Muang Thong Thani, the 36th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) closed on April 5. The…

Two Ford best-sellers steal Bangkok Auto Show

In Thailand, more pickup trucks are sold than anywhere else in the world except the United States. So naturally, Ford Motor Co. chose the Bangkok International Auto Show last month to reveal the newest iterations of its…

No school, less traffic

Every year, motorists and commuters alike welcome the end of the school year when schools are closed and there are no or less students on the road.   This is particularly true among the residents of the…

Mercedes Benz GLA 220 CDI 4Matic AMG: giving competitors a run for their money

Not many people know that among the big three premium German brands, Mercedes-Benz offers the widest lineup of sport utility vehicles. Mercedes has a total lineup of 21 cars, in fact. At the same time, Mercedes was…