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1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1600 Part 1: Fons’ Baby

Ildefonso Caluag is a certified Beetle fanatic. He owns two Volkswagen Bugs – a green 1974 Super Beetle 1303 S and a cream 1973 Beetle 1600, which he loving refers to as his “baby”. Fons, as he is known to his friends, narrated that he sold his slightly used locally-assembled 1980s VW Brasilia and with the proceeds, bought the ’73 ...

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Nissan Philippines Posts 40% Growth Amidst Industry Challenges

  After a strong 2018, Nissan Philippines Inc. (NPI) celebrated the start of the new year by reaffirming the brand’s position as one of the leaders in the automotive industry. The Japanese automaker grew 40% from last year after selling 34,952 units in 2018. According to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI), Nissan currently holds an 8.7% ...

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The New Face of the SUV Family: the Audi Q8

  With the elegance of a four-door luxury coupé,  the practical versatility of a large SUV, richly equipped and tough enough for off-road duty, it is a confident companion for business and leisure; That is what is what the Audi Q8 radiates.  Versatile, sporty, elegant: the exterior design The Audi Q8 exudes sporty dynamics and upscale prestige like no other SUV ...

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Bring It On with the All-new 2019 Toyota RAV4!

The country’s number one automotive company, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) once again pioneers the crossover SUV segment as they launched the All-New RAV4 last February 8, 2019 at the Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater. Now on its fifth generation, the all-new 2019 RAV4 banks on its upgraded, more premium design paired with better performance and capability made possible by the Toyota ...

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THE MINI 60 YEARS EDITION Celebrates with Traditional Sporting Spirit and British Flair

MINI celebrates the brand’s 60th anniversary with an exclusive design model – Specific design features for the exterior and interior emphasise the authentic background and agile character of the original in the small car segment –special edition as MINI 3 Door and MINI 5 Door, each available in four engine variants. An original that constantly reinvents itself – firmly rooted in tradition yet always ...

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The All-new 2019 HONDA PASSPORT

The all-new 2019 Honda Passport is designed for adventure-seekers who want the superior off-road capability of Honda’s available i-VTM4™ torque-vectoring all-wheel drive, the power and towing capability of its 3.5-liter i-VTEC® V6, and the more personal and rugged character of a five-passenger SUV. Within the Honda SUV lineup, in size and price, it slots between the refined and compact-size CR-V and ...

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Toyota Upgrades Motor Sports Program with Vios Racing Festival 2019

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), a Philippine motor sports advocate for quite some time, has announced it’s plans to elevate its homegrown motor sports program this year with the launch of the Vios Racing Festival 2019, an event slated to continue the trailblazing five year legacy of the Vios Cup. Toyota Motor Philippines aims to show off the thrills and cheers ...

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Kayang-Kaya: FOTON Philippines Greets 2019 with Stronger “Can-Do” Spirit

During the 2018 Dealer Appreciation Night, FOTON Motor Philippines, Inc. (FMPI) President Rommel Sytin asked all the FOTON dealers, personnel and staff if they can make it to the Top Ten spot in the Philippine automotive market. “Kaya ba natin? (Can we do it?)”, he asked. At the time, FOTON Philippines had landed on 11th place and Sytin’s dream was ...

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2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LS Part 4: When Things Break Down

Our 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LS sat almost undisturbed for a couple of months while we test drove and reviewed a string of brand new cars such as the Ford Ranger Raptor, GAC GA8, BAIC M50S and BJ20, Porsche Cayman and Macan Sport. We started our Tahoe once in a while to charge its new Hitachi car battery, which we installed ...

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