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Mazda MX-30: the first EV with Jinba-Ittai credo

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 was a truly momentous occasion for the Mazda Motor Corp., the Hiroshima-based manufacturer, as they unveiled to the public, their first-ever pure battery electric vehicle, the MX-30. The MX moniker (which stands for…

A love affair with the Toyota Supra

I own a 1995 USDM-spec JZA80 Toyota Supra MKIV and I love it to bits. It’s an original LHD model, with a targa-top and the coveted Getrag 6-speed manual.…

Mazda3 is laying down Mazda’s future

The Mazda 3 sedan and hatchback represent a crucial period in the Hiroshima-based manufacturer’s history.…

Audi Q2: the modern premium city car

Today, SUVs account for a growing number of vehicle sales worldwide. It’s a lifestyle vehicle, a statement, a choice to live by for many people.…

Metro Manila’s worst chokepoints up close and personal

FOR MONTHS, Edsa has been under intense scrutiny due to the massive traffic jams that it has created. …

Porsche 911 Turbo S: The return of the King

Porsche’s seminal everyday, all-weather, all-season supercar, the 911 Turbo, has carefully and continuously evolved since the original 930-generation Turbo came out in 1975. From a traitorous, scheming widow-maker to a perfectly capable and comfortable everyday car, Porsche’s…

Electric motoring: the way of the future

I’ve been a car enthusiast longer than I’ve been writing about cars. I’ve always taken the opportunity to try out different types of cars, from exotics, full-blown project builds, brand-new luxury cars, bargain-basement econo-cars to just about…