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Nissan Terra: being late has its advantages

A few years ago, I had the chance to visit Nissan’s all-new factory worth $360 million in Samut Prakarn, Thailand. We were getting a preview of the all-new Nissan Navara pickup, and Nissan was boasting of not…

Honda Jazz 1.5 RS Navi: the perfect everyday runabout

The Honda Jazz started a revolution back in 2005 when it was launched. And I have a very personal relationship with it.…

Mecha-Godzilla lives!

The Nissan R35 GTR and I share a somewhat serendipitous story. I was one of Nissan's guests at the official media unveiling of the Nissan R35 GTR in October 2007, on the eve of that year's Tokyo…

New Porsche 911: Improving perfection

It’s a little known fact with family and friends that I love the Porsche 911. Starting from the first water-cooled 996 model up until the present, I’ve driven almost all models on both road and track.…

Audi RS5: advancement through technology

Audi is an automotive company truly driven by technology. It pioneered the first serial production performance all-wheel drive for motorsport rather than for agriculture. …

Singapore Motor Show 2019

The Singapore Motor Show returns for the fifth consecutive year at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Center.…

Rockwell Bridge closure: boon or bane?

With the planned closure of Rockwell Bridge, or the Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge, happening on Jan. 12, people are up in arms about problems it will cause motorists.…

Reflections on 2018 and the meaning of Christmas

Firstly, Happy New Year to everyone! Hope the holidays treated you well, you’re all rested and enjoying the company of family and friends, and ready for 2019.…

The best cars I’ve driven in 2018

2018 was truly a banner year for me at a personal level: I got to drive some of the best driver’s cars imaginable in a single year. Ironic, despite the fact that 2018 will be remembered as…

Kia now officially under Ayala Auto Group

After almost a year in the making, Kia now has officially been placed under the Ayala Group’s stewardship as the new managing importer/distributor. …

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