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1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 S Part 5: Some Assembly Required

When we last visited our 1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 S project car, its paint was being buffed and polished to perfection. Between now and then, the Beetle’s four fenders were painted and polished, and then installed along with the fender beads, or fender liners as they are more commonly known here in the Philippines. The mechanics at JSK Custom Paint ...

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2016 Suzuki Ciaz 1.4 GLX A/T Part 7: Change the Battery, Check the Tires

It’s hard to believe that our Power Wheels Magazine Long Term Test 2016 Suzuki Ciaz 1.4 GLX A/T is now more than two years old. It seems like only yesterday that we picked it up from the Suzuki Philippines, Inc. (SPH) factory in Canlubang, Laguna. After an informal but fun “vehicle turn-over” ceremonies, we got the keys of our brand-new ...

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Toyota Pioneered HEVs in the Philippines with the Prius

  Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is actively working towards a more sustainable future by raising awareness and educating the public on the inevitable global shift of the auto industry from traditional gasoline or diesel-powered engines to electric vehicles. Paving the way for modern electrification, TMP aims for the wider adoption of its Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) technology, which can be ...

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2019 FOTON Toano: Any Similarity is Strictly Intentional

When the FOTON Toano high-roof passenger van was first introduced to the Philippine market, we heard some talk about it being an “imitation” of the second generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. In spite of the fact that the Sprinter has been sold under various nameplates aside from Mercedes-Benz like Dodge, Freightliner, and Volkswagen (as the VW LT and VW Crafter), some ...

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2019 Honda CR-V 2.0 S CVT: The Song Remains The Same

While driving the latest iteration of the Honda CR-V, I was reminded of my long association with Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) as a motoring journalist. You see, one of my first test drives was that of a first generation CR-V, which was introduced in 1995. The second generation CR-V was introduced in 2002 and I was one of the ...

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1st UTRIP Rebuilt Truck Show Generates Awareness for Unheralded Industry

In an effort to generate the much needed attention to their unheralded industry, the Used Trucks Rebuilders and Importers Association of the Philippines (UTRIP) mounted the very first UTRIP Rebuilt Truck Show at the Metrotent in Metrowalk, Ortigas Center, Pasig last May 17 to 18, 2019. The show displayed more than 30 rebuilt trucks including work machines from  G-Technica, GLC, Solid ...

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Advance in Style with the New Toyota Avanza

Ever since its Philippine introduction last 2006, the Toyota Avanza has made a noteworthy record for itself, having sold almost 100,000 units and earning the trust and loyalty of countless customers with Toyota standards of quality, durability, and reliability. With that, Toyota Motor Philippines recently unveiled the New Toyota Avanza last May 9, 2019. Combining best value with modern style, ...

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Buying FOTON Heavy-Duty Trucks Is Now Easier With New Financing Offers

Does your business needs require a brand-new heavy-duty truck for long haul deliveries but your company’s limited budget restricts you from doing so? Just like every entrepreneur running big logistics and freight companies, you’re not alone. And yes, FOTON has already found a solution. FOTON Motor Philippines, Inc. (FMPI), the official distributor of FOTON vehicles in the Philippines, and BPI-Family ...

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Autohub Group Launches Painthub, Their Latest Innovative Venture

The Autohub Group, an assemblage of automotive, motorcycle and related businesses headed by maverick businessman Willy Tee Ten, marked another milestone with their latest brainchild – the Painthub, a high-quality automotive care facility that specializes in body and collision repairs, paint and car restoration. Situated in a 6,000-square-meter compound at 37 Elisco Road, Barangay Kalawaan, Pasig City, Painthub officially opened its doors ...

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Ford versus Chevrolet: The 50-Year Horsepower War

It started innocently enough. In April 1964, the Ford Motor Company (FoMoCo) introduced the new Mustang that took the Sixties youth market by storm. General Motors (GM) followed suit two years later and introduced the new Camaro in September 1966. Since the market was lorded over by the Mustang, the automotive genre of long-hood short-deck personal 2-door hardtop coupes and convertibles ...

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