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Shell’s Shanghai center to lead way in developing advanced lubricants for trucks

The world’s economy depends on trucks—around 30 million of them are currently in operation—that move billions of tons of virtually every commodity we consume. Without trucks, commerce would grind to a halt.…

BMW, TRS tie up for high-performance driver training with the 560hp M5

They say good things come in pairs. So fresh off the past weekend’s dream drive and track day in a Porsche 911, I found myself behind the wheel of another monstrously fast German sled, BMW’s M5, on…

Driving Nissan’s electric dream: the Leaf plug-in car

For five motoring journalists from Manila two weeks ago, a familiarization tour of Nissan Motor Corp.’s facilities in Japan included visiting its Kyushu plant, Nismo (Nissan Motorsports International Co. Ltd.) headquarters and global headquarters gallery in Yokohama.…

Honda launches the much-awaited all-new Jazz

Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) unveiled the all-new, third-generation Jazz model launched Tuesday at the Metrotent Convention Center in Pasig City with high hopes of firming up its image of functionality.…

Fast work, good money: motorsport’s highest-earning drivers

Top-level motor racing continues to be a lucrative career for an elite group of drivers. This was confirmed by Forbes magazine, which released its annual list of the highest earning athletes. …

Designing cars as a brand expression: Nissan’s Shiro Nakamura

The man who designed fantastic-looking Nissan cars like the 370Z, Murano, GT-R, Juke, Infiniti FX45 and now the Nissan sports car concept (see photo) exudes the energy, dedication and passion of a creative artist. Interviewed last…

Business as usual: Isuzu Truck Fest Manila 2014

When most people talk about the economy, we tend to think of agriculture, mining, construction, banking, automotive, as well as food and beverage. While we know of their importance, we often forget the not-so-obvious things that make…

Porsche and Audi track day with PGA Cars, BDO executives

I’ve had the opportunity to drive some of the best cars in the world on some of the most challenging racetracks you can ever imagine. Indeed, every time I am given the chance to do so, I…

Chevrolet takes lead role in ‘Transformers’ season

It’s the season for “Transformers,” and the Chevrolet brand comes to mind.…

The pinnacle of cutting-edge design: Peugeot RCZ sports car

In September 2007 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Peugeot unveiled a concept car that left no stone unturned: the Peugeot 308 RCZ.…

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