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Drive Whatever Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram Model Fits You

Got a specific ride you’ve been eyeing on for months now? It’s time to get the ride that you rightfully deserve!  Auto Nation Group (ANG), the official Philippine distributor of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram premium vehicles can make your dream vehicle a reality with various discounts and financing offers. From subcompact vehicles to the full-sized pickup trucks in the ...

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Better, Bolder, Braver: SsangYong Philippines Introduces the 2020.5 SsangYong Rexton

Better. Bolder. Braver. That’s how SsangYong Philippines describes the new 2020.5 SsangYong Rexton. The new Rexton receives a new round of design updates to mark its distinguished place on the Korean SUV Specialist’s lineup. Featuring a new honeycomb grill design that tapers below the headlights, the Rexton’s new look emphasizes its distinct role as the flagship model that epitomizes the loftiest ...

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America’s Choice: Motor Max and Fast Lane 1950 Chevy Bel Air

In 1949, General Motors (GM) gave Chevrolet their first new styling after World War II, with the Deluxe as the up-market model. At $1,492, the 1949 Chevy Deluxe Styleline 6-passenger 2-door sedan was the most affordable model and it was equipped with the tried-and-tested 92-horsepower “Stovebolt Six” 216.5-cubic-inch (3.5-liter) inline 6-cylinder engine, 11-inch drum brakes, full instrumentation, and front stabilizers. ...

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Exoticar Superstar: Lamborghini Countach in “Cannonball Run” and “Cannonball Run II”

Among the Lamborghini supercars, the 1974-1990 Countach is undeniably the most recognizable and most iconic model. A sinister-black early Lamborghini Countach with white leather interior from the Alpine stereo posters and magazine ads graced the walls of many car enthusiasts’ rooms in the 1980s. And if the Italian supercar’s space age design, swing-up doors and outrageous power outputs (for its ...

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1976 Mitsubishi Celeste 1600ST Part 5: Converting to A/T and Adding P/S

In Part 4 of our Power Wheels Project Cars series on the 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste 1600ST that is owned since brand-new by ROPALI Chairman Roberto “Bob” P. Alingog, we were about to drive the 1978 Celeste donor car from our garage in Sampaloc, Manila to the workshop of JSK Custom Paint and Auto Works in Marulas, Valenzuela City to get ...

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50-Year-Old Transformation: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Mechatronik M-Coupe Conversion

At first glance, this vintage Mercedes-Benz looks like either a mint well-preserved 1970 280SE 2-door coupe or a meticulously restored one. From the outside, the car seems to be what it’s supposed to be. There’s the elegant W111 coupe shape and twin stacked headlamps that has the car often mistaken for the Paul Bracq-designed W108. There’s an abundance of chrome ...

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1976 Mitsubishi Celeste 1600ST Part 4: Donor Assessment and Late Additions

In the previous installment of this Power Wheels Magazine Project Car series about the 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste 1600ST that was owned from new by ROPALI Chairman Roberto “Bob” Alingog, we were able to acquire a 1978 Celeste donor car. Instead of having it delivered to our garage via flatbed truck, we decided to drive it from Sucat, Parañaque to Sampaloc, ...

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1976 Mitsubishi Celeste 1600ST Part 3: Getting A Donor Car

Previously, in Part 2 of our Power Wheels Magazine Project Car series, we found a donor Celeste that we thought may have been a bit too nice to disassemble and harvest parts for the 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste 1600ST (BAF-734) owned by Roberto “Bob” Alingog, that we’re helping restore with Bob’s thoughtful son, Aldous Rex Alingog. Aldous wants to restore the ’76 ...

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Updated 2020 Toyota Hilux Unveiled with Prices Ranging from P843,000 to P1,850,000

During an online digital launch held last Saturday, September 12, 2020, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) officially unveiled the updated 2020 Toyota Hilux with an attractive price structure that ranges from P843,000 for the base model Hilux Cab & Chassis variant up to P1,850,000 for the top-of-the-line Hilux Conquest variant (P1,830,000) finished in premium Emotional Red metallic paint that has an ...

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Take on New Roads with a new Toyota this September

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) continues to offer a wide range of flexible deals, discounts, and freebies to make car ownership and maintenance easier and more fulfilling for everyone dreaming of getting their brand new car. TMP’s Take on New Roads promo runs from September 4-30, and can be availed at all 70 authorized Toyota dealerships nationwide. Under its Pay Low, ...

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