Suzuki Swift diesel revealed
The most practical move as far as fuel efficiency is concerned isn't really going electric. Shifting from fuel that only needs minutes to refill to something that takes hours to recharge is a step back in motoring. If you want a car that can go more kilometers at less...
Night renders Commonwealth speed guns useless
I'd have to admit that I like what the MMDA is now doing. The previous administrations only seemed to have invested on "beautifying" Commonwealth with crass tarpaulin banners bearing their mugs. At least we're seeing concrete actions. However, it's things like these...
New Kia Picanto released
So I forgot slotting in the Kia Picanto in making my pick for best small car. By the price range, it should've been thrown in with the Hyundai models (Getz and i10). The release of the 2012 edition of the Picanto should put it back in the running if all for economy...
Two out of three driving school students are female
Philippine roads are still infested by male chauvinist pigs. I still hear public transport drivers remark at certain drives "Babae kasi," when the driving's not to their liking. Never mind if manong driver douchebag driving warrants a real punch in the face. Here's an...
Lamborghini to create a daily drive car
The world has gone made after the postponed rapture. Just check out this latest bit about Lamborghini. Lambo boss, Stephan Winkelman, announced that the company will be making an "everyday car" as its third model in the production lineup alongside the Gallardo and the...
Mercedes-Benz SLC to take on Porsche 911
Mercedes-Benz is taking on all comers in the higher end of the production car market. Whether it's luxury cars or sports cars, Merc seems to be figuring out a way for a model to take the fight to existing competition. Mercedes is reported to be planning a...
Hyundai production supply disruption possible
I guess it's not only the Japanese automaker who'll be experiencing some supply problems. For the Japanese, it's the earthquake/tsunami/nuclear disaster whammy that's affecting them now. As for Hyundai, it's a different issue. The South Korean automaker has been...
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Grand Edition
The recovery hasn't been really much of a recovery, really. But some really rich folk who had enough of a buffer to weather out the recession, still are rich. And these are exactly the same people who remain to be Merc's market. Probably why they decided to add yet...
Bridgestone Philippines comes out with new Potenza tires
Bridgestone's Potenza tire line has been quite popular. I remember when it was time to swap my old Sentra's low-profile wheels, I wanted to get Potenzas but back then, stocks were pretty rare due to their popularity. Now, Bridgestone's Philiipine distributor,...
Filipino sculptor carves detailed car models out of wood
All right! Something that we can all be proud of. Top Gear Philippines features Franco Cagayat - a 21-year old sculptor (who is also autistic) from Paete who carves detailed replicas of cars from a single block of wood. Just check out the detail on those sculptures -...
MMDA head denies Nova bus ties
The case involving the crash that killed UP professor Chit Simbulan has garnered much coverage. So they've already got the Universal Driving Star driver Daniel Espinosa into custody, now the latest twist is that Espinosa claims that the Nova bus (the other vehicle...
Ford Focus ST get standard specs worldwide
Ford's starting to come out on its own here in the Philippines. After years of selling what's basically re-badged Mazdas (remember the Lynx?), Ford has been able to capture a good market with the sporty looking Focus hatch and I'm seeing a good number of Fiestas...