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2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C8): Iconic American Sports Car Goes Mid-Engine

After years of speculation and months of spy photos, General Motors (GM) unveiled the 8th generation Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C8) on July 18, 2019 in Tustin, California, USA. GM proudly claimed that the all-new mid-engine sports car is much more than just the “Next Generation” – it took the Corvette to the Next Level. Precise and powerful, the all-new Corvette Stingray ...

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Pagani Debuts 800-hp Hyper-Expensive Huayra Roadster BC

A spontaneous, unstoppable emotion. A burning desire that led the Client to dream of a new work of art: another Pagani creation. This is how, in 2017, the idea of the Huayra Roadster BC came to life. From a curious set of circumstances, a demanding research project was launched with a meticulous, almost obsessive focus on details and design in ...

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FOTON Cagayan de Oro Opens Larger and Grander Showroom

Just three weeks after inaugurating its Metro Clark showroom, FOTON Philippines continues with its nationwide dealership expansion with the re-opening of a grander and newly-renovated FOTON Cagayan De Oro. “As the FOTON brand grows, we want our customers to have a great experience when they purchase their FOTON vehicles and during the aftersales processes. We want them to feel FOTON’s ...

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Honda Introduces the City and Jazz Sport Limited Edition Variants

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines, launches the sporty limited edition variants of the Honda City and Honda Jazz. This offering aims to satisfy the desire of the Filipino customers aspiring to own a sporty and fun-to-drive Honda vehicle. Customers may now place their reservations at any of the 38 Honda Cars Dealerships nationwide. ...

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MetroExpress Connect, Inc. (MCI) Receives 1st Batch of Isuzu Modern PUVs for Bataan

The province of Bataan officially joined the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) when MetroExpress Connect, Inc. (MCI) received the delivery of an initial 15 modernized PUVs from Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) during turnover ceremonies held at the parking grounds of Vista Mall Bataan along the Provincial Highway of the city. During the turnover, Land Transportation Franchise Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Region 3 Director Ahmed ...

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1968-81 Isuzu 117 Coupé: Rare Japanese Collectible Classic

Here’s something for the classic Japanese car connoisseur: Have you ever seen an Isuzu 117 Coupé? A compact Gran Turismo (GT)-type 2-door fastback that was produced between 1968 and 1981, the 117 Coupé was styled by the famous designer, Giorgetto Giugiaro. It was one of the first Japanese cars designed by an Italian stylist, among the first Japanese cars with a double ...

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An Unsolicited Advice on Managing Metro Manila Traffic (Part 2)

In Part 1 of our online Opinion column, we proposed how the horrendous Metro Manila traffic can be managed using the 3 E’s – Engineering, Education, and Enforcement. We looked at how economic growth can cause traffic congestion and how Malaysia worked on their traffic problem. We considered the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP), more common known as “Numbers ...

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An Unsolicited Advice on Managing Metro Manila Traffic (Part 1)

I’ve been driving around Metro Manila since 1983 and I’ve seen how the traffic has become heavier every year for the past 36 years. When I started working in 1989, Manila to Makati during the heaviest morning rush hour traffic took just 30 to 45 minutes. Today, Manila to Makati takes around two to three hours, depending on the weather ...

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