driving

2015 Nissan Murano resets standard in midsize crossovers

The first-generation Nissan Murano had a profound impact on the SUV market when it was introduced for the 2003 model year.…

Kiefer Ravena goes on a summer road trip with his Suzuki Swift

UAAP basketball phenom Kiefer Ravena of the Ateneo de Manila University took a break from his very busy schedule to unwind and bring his close friends to a road trip with his Suzuki Swift recently. Driving his 1.4-liter…

Driving resolutions for 2014

Since it’s that time of year for resolutions, I thought of some driving-related ones to make 2014 a better, safer, more efficient and ultimately more convenient year for motoring.…

Filipino drivers lead Asia’s fuel savers

Filipino drivers lead among Asian counterparts in observing fuel-saving techniques, according to an important study commissioned by power, energy and gas technology leader Shell.…

New projects in Luzon to help traffic move more efficiently

The Philippine auto industry still harbors a glimmer of hope that car manufacturing can enjoy resurgence—given that the appropriate “road map” is given and not a moment too soon. If successful, the auto industry will be an…

Saudi ‘no woman, no drive’ mockery video goes viral

RIYADH—A Saudi video mocking the kingdom’s unique ban on female driving has gone viral, featuring a male performer singing “no woman, no drive,” an adaptation of Bob Marley’s famous song. Nearly 3.5 million people had seen the…

Alcohol discontent

The approval last May of Republic Act No. 10586, aka “An Act Penalizing Persons Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Dangerous Drugs and Similar Substances,” was hardly noticed by the general public. Private car owners and operators…

Driving Mr. Datu

The lake is surrounded by mountains. The waters aren’t clear, but you know it’s clean, judging by the thriving fish population. The lakeside is dotted with pockets of human activity, and non-motorized boats with no outriggers neatly…

You’re Not Michael Schumacher

The rainy season is upon us again. It doesn’t require an Ernie Baron to see that there are flash floods, afternoon showers and the inevitable overnight craters to see this fact. However, in as much as nature…