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Made in the Philippines: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Resto-Rod

Sometime in November 2015, I went to the farm of my friend, The Philippine STAR columnist and political satirist Cito Beltran, in Lipa, Batangas to help him sell some of the vintage project cars in his collection. After suffering some back problems, Cito decided to clean up the garage in his farm and finish some of his other project cars ...

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Firestone Marks 120 Years of Continuous Tire Production

What does the 1910 Ford Model T, the 2019 Jeep Cherokee, the 1911 Marmon Wasp race car, and the 2019 Penske-Chevrolet race car have in common? Aside from the fact that the Ford and the Jeep are vehicles you can buy from the dealership and the two race cars won the Indianapolis 500, they have nothing much in common… except ...

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Chevron Philippines Supports The CoVid19 Frontliners

  Chevron companies in the country recently teamed up to donate cash and fuels amounting to almost Php1,000,000 to provide safe transportation and equipment to frontlliners and health workers in the fight against COVID-19. Chevron Philippines Inc. (Caltex), marketer of the Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, together with Chevron Holdings Inc. (CHI), donated P500,000 to the Philippine General Hospital ...

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Phoenix Fuel COVID-19 Response Efforts

Phoenix Petroleum, the first independent oil company and the fastest-growing and leading independent oil company in the Philippines, recently made known efforts it has undertaken to join the fight against COVID-19. Henry Fadullon, Phoenix Chief Operating Officer said, “We saw what was happening, we were part of what was happening, and it would be a shame to not do anything, ...

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‘Kicking tires vs. clicking tires:’ Digital goes automotive retailing

The automotive industry needs to develop new retail models, as well as update a distribution channel that has not changed much in the last 100 years, professional services firm Deloitte declared in a study published in 2016. Titled the “The foundation of automotive retail: Omni-channel customer engagement,” the paper asserted the automotive ecosystem is being impacted by changing competition, advances ...

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2-Wheeled Movie Star: “Captain America” Harley-Davidson Panhead Chopper from “Easy Rider”

In the opening credits of the 1969 movie “Easy Rider”, actor Peter Fonda, who  played Wyatt, the lead character, rides off on his custom motorcycle that he named “Captain America” to the tune of Steppenwolf’s “Born to be Wild”.  Along with his pal Billy (played by Dennis Hopper), the duo ride their motorcycles across America in this ground-breaking film that ...

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Maxus PH introduces T60 pickup in 4×2 and 4×4 variants

Exactly nine months after its corporate introduction and the launch of the G10 multipurpose vehicle and the V80 van in the country, Maxus Philippines unveiled the T60 4×2 Pro and 4×4 Elite pickups in Arcovia City along Eulogio Rodriguez Avenue in Pasig City. The T60 4×2 Pro and 4×4 Elite are the latest additions to the growing line-up of Maxus ...

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The Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Automotive Intelligence Is Getting Exciting

Nothing comes close to the unparalleled experience that driving a Mercedes-Benz can offer. Held in highest regard for its legacy, engineering, luxury, and class-leading features, each Mercedes-Benz vehicle continues to be the trademark of one’s success, and one fine example of this is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class portrays style, status and exclusivity with class and progression. Powerfully convincing ...

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Chery Tiggo : Very Affordable Yet The Longest Warranty

This 2020, Chery Auto Philippines’ offer might just be the big compromise that new car buyers are looking for: low down payment and low monthly amortization payment schemes. If you are on a chase for a fresh, stylish and comfortable hauler, Chery brings out a few options that won’t hurt your wallets. Its Tiggo crossover line-up is made available with ...

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Suzuki’s Game Changer Will Soon Be On The Road

Suzuki Philippines, the pioneer compact car distributor is set to introduce the XL7, and the S-Presso. With its uniquely Suzuki features, the new vehicles are set to exceed the expectations of the modern Filipino family and those who appreciate quality driving experience that cater also to their wants, and not just their needs.   The XL7: Bold, Robust, and Dashing ...

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