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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.…

Singapore Motorshow impressions

The Singapore Motorshow is on a renaissance of sorts. The event was last held in 2008, in sync with the first-ever Singapore F1 GP Night Race. …

2016: The year that was

2016 was a banner year for me, both at a personal and at a professional level. It was full of travels, and I was thankful to have been able to go to so many new places I…

Christmas shopping for car guys made easy

It's that time of the year again, and everyone is out shopping for gifts. For car guys, our cars are very much a member of the family. It brings us to and from places safely and reliably.…

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.…

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…

Tips on buying a SUV or pickup

The Philippine automotive industry has evolved from cars to LCVs or light commercial vehicles such as pickups, SUVs and MPVs. But for a first time buyer, choosing one is a daunting task. I’ll try to simplify buying…

Ford Escape EcoBoost Titanium 2.0 AWD: Escape the city!

I’ve honestly never been a big fan of Ford until much recently. Their lineup of turbocharged cars, crossovers and SUVs has really grown on me.…

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