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Punishing the automotive industry

The local automotive sector is one of the country’s best performing industries at the moment. …

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…

Life hacks to increase work productivity despite traffic

Traffic is definitely at its worst right now, and it will get worse as the Christmas holidays approach. Thus, here are some traffic-beating life hacks to help you increase your overall productivity, lessen the negative effects of…

Solving traffic: what do we need to do?

There are a number of theories and ideas on how to solve traffic, some more radical than others. But the reality is that the cause of traffic is a fundamental characteristic in our society.…

Pains of a short-sighted plan for national development

IN MY LINE of work, I have been fortunate enough to travel to many places all over the world, places that make me wonder why the Philippines, or specifically, the Filipino people cannot emulate. …

8 things to know about the brains behind Nissan R35 GTR Hiroshi Tamura

WE had the pleasure of spending some very casual time over dinner and drinks with Hiroshi Tamura, the chief product specialist and brains behind the Nissan R35 GTR.…

Chevrolet brings the int’l launch of the all-new Trailblazer, Colorado to the Philippines

Chevrolet International together with The Covenant Car Company Inc. recently unveiled the new Chevrolet Trailblazer 7-seat SUV and Colorado pickup truck to members of the Asean Press in Cebu, Philippines.…

To the highest power

Mitsubishi’s Strada is one of those vehicles that is well-balanced: it’s not in-yer-face like a Ford Ranger with all its high-tech toys, nor does it have that mean-looking, confident stance of the Toyota Hilux, or the far-better…

Toyota Vios: Can the country’s best-selling car get any better?

THE UBIQUITOUS Toyota Vios best represents the face of the Philippine automotive industry. Taxis, sales representatives, private car owners and everyone else in between drive a Vios. …

Montero Sport’s 10 best features

I’m often asked which among the current crop of SUVs is my recommended choice, and my answer has always been the same: Mitsubishi’s Montero Sport. …

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