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What type of Dad are you?

You have probably seen a lot of “what type” tests on Facebook. They range from which character or house you belong to in the “Game of Thrones,” to which superhero would you match and which country you…

Did the Hyundai Grand Sante Fe meet the Asean Finance Ministers’ value for money criteria?

Hardly anyone was surprised when Hyundai Asia Resources Inc. (Hari) announced that it had been appointed the Philippine government’s official mobility partner for the 23rd World Economic Forum East Asia (WEF-EA) and the Asean Finance Ministers’ Investor…

Why not a commercial driver’s license?

It is the fourth week of May, the middle of the current year, but still the frequency of road crashes involving buses and trucks continues unabated. Although the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is…

Supercar ownership begets a super attitude

In this day and age, the Filipino consumer is spoiled with choices. In the automotive industry, we are experiencing a golden age as well. There’s a huge plethora of cars available for all segments—from super affordable, fuel…

‘The Boss’ : BMW X5 up close and personal

With luxury sport utility vehicles growing in demand at a rapid pace worldwide, fueled in particular by China’s massive appetite for all things premium, BMW, the pioneer luxury car manufacturer to offer a premium SUV, has unveiled…

Driving for two: driving safely when you’re pregnant

May is when Mothers’ Day is celebrated, and since I am pregnant with kids No. 4 and 5 (Yup, I’m having twins), let us put our attention on “moms to be” who, after bouts of morning sickness,…

All-new 2014 Nissan Altima first drive

Nissan Philippines Inc. (NPI) sprung a surprise when they introduced the 2014 Altima at their launch program last March. It was a surprise because the Altima is none other than the Nissan Teana, which was being…

There’s a place for Bentley charms

It’s not very often that an ultra high-end luxury car manufacturer invites for a small launch cum track day at the Sepang International Circuit. So when Bentley Motors sent an invite for me to participate in…

Something old, something new in the 2014 Toyota Yaris

The 2014 Toyota Yaris subcompact hatchback, with its aggressive-looking, Lexus-inspired façade, looks all-new and very different from the outgoing cutesy model. But not everything is new. After all, car manufacturers are reluctant to change a successful…

10 things you’ll learn from the Chicdriven Women Empowerment Expo

The Chickdriven Women Empowerment Expo is happening on March 28-30, 2014, at the Alabang Town Center Atrium. Derived from this column, it was geared to help women understand car-speak and hopefully evolve to something more. …

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