Honda Civic Type-R in the works
Civics have always been popular amongst Pinoy drivers. Honda fans would probably rejoice at the prospect of a new Type-R that will be launched by 2013. And it will be a hatchback. The new Civic Type-R will boast a high-rev gasoline engine that dishes out over 200 hp...
High-performance Toyota GT 86 planned
Toyota has finally launched the much-anticipated AE86 replacement in the GT 86 coupe. This comes as a very exciting thing indeed since the release of the standard version creates the opportunity for souped up version to come out. Toyota Racing Developments (TRD) has...
Suzuki Alto K10 launched
Suzuki Philippines just launched the new Suzuki Alto K10. Many are already familiar with the wee Alto that we see on the streets. Driving an already small car (Hyundai i10), pulling up beside an Alto still gives me that "bigger bully" feel. The Alto is quite tiny even...
F1: Vettel clinches championship
There's no denying it, Red Bull's Sebastien Vettel is the real deal. Winning the championship once might have been a fluke but winning it a second time with a few races still left in the season proves that the German can drive. That, and being the fastest F1 driver to...
Ferrari Enzo replacement gets V12 power
With Ferrari seemingly focusing on getting the most out of a V8, the car assures fans that the upcoming replacement for the flagship Ferrari Enzo will pack a V12 gasoline engine that will be mounted in the middle unlike the current V12 which sits in the front. The...
Hardcore Nissan Juke confirmed
A few months ago, Nissan hinted that it will be building a hardcore Nissan Juke with a GT-R-based concept. I'm not too sure if the Juke has ever landed on our shores but I haven't seen one and I haven't seen a press release from Nissan Philippines about it. Anyway,...
Hyundai i40 saloon and estate
I'm not really hot for Hyundai despite owning one. It took me quite a while to reframe my mind not to think of Hyundai as a builder of crap cars. The new design language (especially the new Tucson, Sonata, and Accent) does help a bit but I think they're just...
Jensen Interceptor to make a comeback
Plenty of British cars are just outside our consciousness here in the Philippines but here's a car that's quite interesting - the Jensen Interceptor. Fans of Top Gear would probably remember the car featured in of the episodes last series which Clarkson reviewed as a...
Frankfurt 2011: Smart Forvision Concept
Quite frankly, I still don't like EVs. I think they're for the pretentious privileged bunch who can afford the "premium" for going green. And it's not like you're saving the world driving it on our roads. Unless you drive it up in Ilocos, the energy coming out of home...
Frankfurt 2011: Alfa Romeo 4C Concept
Oh how I wish it's that easy (and cheap) to travel. The Frankfurt featured this stunning updated Alfa Romeo 4C Concept that we first saw at the Geneva show last March. Much like the old 8C Competizione, this new car is a breathtaking piece of art. The updated...
House passes lemon bill
This comes as a welcome news to anyone who's into buying brand new motor vehicles. A bit of sad news for the likes of us who are suffering from new car pains before this comes into law. But dealerships are probably livid with this. House Bill No. 4841 or An Act...
US blocks Pagani Huayra
Here's probably why we won't be seeing any of the old time greats remade just the way they are. Safety regulations requires cars to be modeled to make them safe and patch the ozone layer. Never mind if the car can actually go full beans at Mach 3. Poor those rich...