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Six years ago Toyota proved to the market that they can come up with not one, but two class leading multi-purpose vehicles (or Asian utility vehicles as we call them) when they launched the Toyota Avanza.
Contrary to popular belief, I actually like driving base models and variants.
The Metrosexual wave seems to be sweeping the world these days. Macho no longer means what it used to. Gone is the era of hairy chests, beards and hiking boots, slowly being replaced by the dapper man who clean shaven, swaggering in his Gucci loafers.
2012 Toyota Fortuner 2.7 G A/T
For some time, the Fortuner had been the gold standard in the 7-seater SUV category. It had a reasonable size, fit seven people easily and blended modern and rugged design cues seamlessly. It only had one kink in its armor - the ride.
What is Chevrolet doing making a multi purpose vehicle (MPV) like the Orlando? More to the point, why do I like it?
I like BMWs, but I never liked the original 1-Series. It was just too cramped, too uncomfortable, and just didn't do it for me in the style department.
So what do we have here? Same Chevrolet Spark body with a smaller and more economical engine. The new Spark now offers a 1.0 liter engine for those environmentally conscious people out there, or even just for those individual that would like to cut back on their petrol expenses.
The MINI brand has been known for its small cars from the sixties where the original was considered a British icon. Nowadays, the badge is more associated with fun and active lifestyle.
Back in 2005, Toyota came out with a vehicle that set the market: the Toyota Fortuner. As the climax of the International Innovative Multipurpose Vehicle trio along with the Innova and Hilux, the Toyota Fortuner quickly rose up the sales charts, emerging as the most dominant model in the SUV category in terms of sales.
2012 Chevrolet Traverse LT FWD
When Ford came out with the Explorer just a few months ago, we knew we had a winner in our midst. Soon after, Chevrolet came out with their own new SUV to take the place of the Trailblazer for the meantime: the Traverse.
2011 Mitsubishi ASX GLS SE 4x4
One such car is the Mitsubishi ASX. It's a sedan, hatchback, MPV and SUV all rolled into one. Standing for Active Sport Crossover, the ASX can do a little bit of everything in a size that's perfect for a busy and congested city.
Why could we be possibly be reviewing an Isuzu Crosswind? What new thing can we find about a generation of car that has been on sale since I was in college 10 years ago.
2012 Mitsubishi Strada GLS Sport V
For the past 6 years, the Mitsubishi Strada has always been a favorite of ours. Good looks, great features, a comfortable ride and incredibly attractive pricing are definitely great attributes to have on your side when it comes to any new product.
In the realm of American cars, there are only a select few that have achieved true cult status. Mustang. Corvette. Firebird. All these names have become icons on the road, garnering the admiration of many fans throughout the generations.
As you can imagine, the Honda Accord, recently coming from a mild facelift and upgrade, has a lot to live up to.
By any definition, the Toyota Hilux is a true workhorse, plain and simple.
When Chrysler went to work on the next generation 300, however, it seems like they really went forward with it, improving every single thing that it would fill up an entire review.
The LC is expected to be their bread and butter model considering its pricing and cuteness appeal. Heavily inspired by the loveable and iconic panda bear, which is China's favorite animal, the sub-compact would have been called Panda.
I remember a conversation I had with Angelo Puyat in the old Kia Picanto on our way to a meeting.
A coupe weeks ago, we gave you our opinion on the new Elantra, albeit as a 1.6 liter base model. We loved it for its great looks, excellent value for money and fun drive. Well, this 1.8 liter top-of-the-line GLS model is even better.
LATEST AUTO INDUSTRY NEWS
The Volvo XC90 now belongs to China
No, it's not another standoff, but Volvo has handed over the XC90 to their Chinese foster parent, Geely, who will use the platform to develop a new, premium Chinese brand.
US Senate passes bill for mandatory automotive black box
The U.S. Senate has just passed the Senate Bill 1813, a bill requiring all new cars manufactured in the United States starting the year 2015 to be fitted with vehicle data recorders a.k.a. "block boxes". The bill is currently waiting for the approval from the U.S. House of Representatives.
Ford Philippines reported a total of 677 vehicles for their retail sales this April, an increase of nine percent over previous month. Strong demand for several Ford models, coupled with the continuing improvements to local supply contributed to the uptick in sales for the month.
Hyundai starts 2nd quarter with 35% increase in sales
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. starts the second quarter with a 35% growth in total sales for the period of January to April 2012. This was brought about by the 113% rise in Passenger Car sales
Jaguar Land Rover to increase UK sourced parts
Jaguar Land Rover is to spend an additional £1 billion with UK suppliers over the next four years to cope with the demand for the Range Rover Evoque and the Land Rover Freelander 2.
Chevrolet adds Trax small crossover to global lineup
The Chevrolet Trax, an all-new small sport utility vehicle, will join the Chevrolet global portfolio and make its debut at the Paris Motor Show this September.
Volvo hires Saab product developer
Volvo recently added former Saab product developer Mats Fagerhag to its roster of executives. The 50 year old Fagerhag is expected to seek out partnership with suppliers and third parties for Volvo.
New Corolla starts production in Japan
Central Motor Co., Ltd. (Central Motor) and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) held a line-off ceremony at Central Motor's plant in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, to mark the start of mass production of the new Japan-market "Corolla Axio" sedan and "Corolla Fielder" station wagon. This indicates that the Corolla on the global market including the Philippines would also be replaced with a newer model soon.
Hyundai USA models now have brake override systems
Hyundai's U.S. subsidiary has just begun implementing a new brake override system in their cars to prevent cases of unintended acceleration.
Focus on Dad, Father's Day Weekend
Your adoration for Dad, his love for cars, sports and leisure are celebrated here at The Lighthouse Marina Resort as you honor him during the Focus on Dad, Father's Day Weekend Celebration on June 15-17, 2012.
Bridgestone launches its Ecopia tires locally
Philippine Allied Enterprises Corporation (PAEC), the exclusive Philippine distributors of Bridgestone, in its efforts to reduce the impact of motoring on the eco-system and to further protect the environment launched its Ecopia tires locally.
Google's driverless car gets its license
The state of Nevada just approved Google's self-driving Toyota Prius, granting the car it's own license to be tested on public roads.
BMW AG reveals 3-door 1-Series and 3-Series Touring
The BMW Group has just revealed two new body types of two of their best sellers in the new 1-Series 3-door hatch and the 3-Series Touring sport wagon.
Automotive legend Carroll Shelby passes away
Carroll Shelby, the man behind the cars that bore his name, has just passed away. He was 89.
BMW welcomes the 2012 3-Series
At a unique event last night in Fort Bonifacio, BMW welcomed the next generation 3-Series to the line up.
Ferrari FF arrives in the Philippines
Don't get confused if you see a Ferrari that can accommodate four people inside it, you just saw the Ferrari FF. The Ferrari FF, or "Ferrari Four" is Ferrari's first ever four-wheel drive four-seater that utterly changes the whole GT sports car concept,hailing nothing short of a revolution in the auto world.
Pilipinas Shell launches FuelSave Target One Million
In a campaign to help awareness for the benefits of fuel efficiency, Pilipinas Shell has launched Target One Million, an interactive online campaign
Aston Martin unveils DBS Ultimate online
Aston Martin recently revealed the newest member of its limited edition vehicles on their website, the Aston Martin DBS Ultimate. An image of the DBS Ultimate appears as the website loads showing lots of carbon fiber bits on the rear portion.
Toyota, Tesla develop an all electric RAV4 EV
Toyota Motor Corporation's U.S. subsidiary has just unveiled the RAV4 EV, an all electric crossover they developed jointly with Tesla Motors.
Kia surprises Korea with the new K9
Kia launched the K9, its all-new luxury flagship sedan in Korea last week. Kia is expecting the K9 to bring the brand into an entirely new segment of the global automotive market. The new flagship sedan is expected to have a different name in overseas markets.
Lexus launches the new RX Series
Lexus Manila, Inc. launched the latest model in their line up, the RX Series, at an intimate event at their dealership in Fort Bonifacio.
Ford prepares the challengers of the Jollibee Drive-Thru Cross-Country Challenge
As part of its commitment to promoting safe, smart and fuel efficient driving in the Philippines, Ford recently conducted a Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) seminar for the twenty challengers participating in the Jollibee Drive-Thru Cross-Country Challenge.
Hardcore Iron Man cosplayer puts a V6 engine in his Civic
This guy named Anthony "Master Le" Le, which caught our attention for his hardcore Iron Man costume turns out to be more than a brilliant fabricator of robotic costumes for cosplays. A quick browse on his youtube channel reveals the evolution of his Iron Man suit and some more of his brilliant creations like Mass Effect 2's Kestrel armor, War Machine, Tron, Zoids, Crysis to name a few.
Ford opens new US$450 million plant in Thailand
The Ford Motor Company has recently celebrated the grand opening of the new Ford Thailand Manufacturing (FTM) facility in Rayong.
Total Industry sales up in March
According to the latest CAMPI, TMA and AVID sales reports, the entire auto industry grew by 17 percent during the month of March.
Buy a Ford Fiesta and get a free full tank of Shell FuelSave
Imagine a fuel efficient vehicle powered by a fuel formulated to cut on fuel consumption. The combination is no less than perfect. You can now stop imagining and start enjoying better fuel economy with Shell FuelSave and Fordâs newest promo!
ACC offering discount on BMW 7 Series used at ADB Summit
Like the fleet of BMW 5 Series, Asian Carmakers Corporation will be offering a limited number of BMW 7 Series used at the 45th ADB Summit at a discount.
Nissan to start selling the Juke-R on build-to-order basis
The 3.8-liter, 160 mph Juke-R made its global debut in Dubai in January this year, attracting enormous attention and, as a result, Nissan has now received firm orders for three cars to be built. Two of which comes from a high-profile and well-respected member of Dubai society.
Twenty-four Thousand Join 2012 Hyundai Run for a Cause
Twenty-four thousand runners joined this year's Hyundai Run for a Cause in support of HARI's crusade to empower every Filipino to lead productive and responsible lives and to contribute in building a strong and proud nation.
Isuzu introduces 2012 Crosswind Special Edition
With over 7,100 islands, the Philippines has no shortage of breathtaking sights to offer visitors and local tourists alike.
Michelin offers free gas for tire purchases from April-June 2012
At a time of prohibitive fuel prices, here's good news from Michelin. From April 1 to June 30, 2012 all Michelin dealers in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will give motorists a chance to get free gas credits upon purchasing Michelin tires.
Zamboanga Motors Inc. set for a bigger and a world-class showroom
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. together with one of its authorized dealers Zamboanga Motors Inc. recently broke ground to mark the start of the construction of a bigger and a more modern Mitsubishi Motors showroom and service center.
Drift star Rhys Millen performs on Roxas Boulevard
The Roxas Boulevard in Manila was the venue for a spectacular stunt show on Monday. New Zealand's Rhys Millen, one of the dominating drivers of the U.S. Drifting series Formula D, showed off his abilities
Suzuki Philippines Inc. rolls out its all new Suzuki Kizashi and introduces it to the highly competitive D-segment of the automotive industry.
Toyota launches all new 2012 Camry
Toyota has just launched their 6th new model for the year with the all new 2012 Toyota Camry.
BMWCC Philippines hosts Bimmerfest 2012
The BMW Car Club of the Philippines, the officially recognized BMW car club by the International Council of BMW Clubs & BMW AG proudly presents the 9th year staging of Bimmerfest!
Race BMWs online with Auto Club Revolution
Auto Club Revolution, a new online racing game and auto community for the PC, has just gone online with the full support of BMW. The online game will feature the BMW 1 Series M Coupe, the 135i, the M3 Coupe, the M5 and the Z4 M Coupe.
Range Rover Evoque Victoria Beckham Special Edition makes global debut in Beijing, China
Personalization has formed a key part of the Range Rover Evoque's appeal. Each of the three standard trim levels - Pure, Prestige and Dynamic can be further individualized with a huge range of options from alloy wheel designs and contrasting roof colors to 16 "Designer Choice" interiors.
House to probe LTO RFID for PUVs
Lawmakers have called for a congressional inquiry into the proposed radio frequency identification (RFID) tagging for public utility buses, a system that the LTO hopes could reduce traffic and allow easier identification of colorum buses.
Audi A6 L e-tron concept at the Auto China 2012
Audi presented its first luxury-class e-tron concept car, the Audi A6 L e-tron concept at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. The plug-in hybrid has a powerful drive system that enables a driving range of 80 km on pure electric power.
Honda debuts Concept C and Concept S at 2012 Beijing Motor Show
Honda held the world premiere of the Concept C and the Concept S at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show, showing the direction of mass-production models the company will introduce to the market next year.
Ford EcoSport officially launched at Auto China 2012
Ford officially took the wraps off the production version of the all-new Fiesta-based EcoSport crossover, which was flanked by the all-new Ford Kuga, and the Ford Edge.
General Motors Shows Chevrolet EN-V 2.0 Mobility Concept Vehicle
General Motors showed the company's vision of the Chevrolet EN-V 2.0 concept at the Auto China 2012.
AutoIndustriya.com GT5 Challenge 2 Finals
The Final 16 Championship Round of the AutoIndustriya.com GT5 Challenge 2 at the 2012 Trans Sport Show was comprised of the top three qualifiers from each of the five rounds plus the champion from the previous challenge, who was pre-qualified.
Nissan Unveils New Sentra Global Sedan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today revealed an all-new global sedan along with three zero-emission concepts at the 2012 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition, joining the selection of production models.
Toyota Unveils Three Concept Cars at Beijing Motor Show
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) is exhibiting 38 production and concept vehicles, including three world premieres at the 12th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition at the China International Exhibition Center.
Beijing Auto Show hosts the Asian debut of the F12berlinetta
After a hugely successful unveiling at Geneva, the F12berlinetta, the first in a new generation of Maranello's flagship12-cylinder cars, makes its Asian debut at the Beijing International Motor Show.
Volkswagen lifts the lid on electric mobility
Volkswagen is lifting the lid on the E-Bugster concept car at the Beijing Motor Show. The E-Bugster made its debut as a coupe at the Detroit Auto Show in January
Eterniti launches Artemis luxury SUV in Beijing
Eterniti Motors, the London-based boutique luxury carmaker, today unveils the engineering prototype of its first car at this year's Auto China International Motor Show.
Honda launches the next generation 2012 CR-V
Honda has just taken the wraps off their next generation CR-V with numerous improvements all around. The new CR-V is now available in dealers nationwide.
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