A celebration of classic style, the Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive or DGD, is an on-road motoring fundraising event, involving classic cars that were built 40 years ago or earlier. Thus, owners, drivers and passengers of classic cars built from the early 1900s to 1984 around the world are encouraged on the last Sunday of September every year to dress in style ...
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Trend Micro Highlights Automotive Cybersecurity with VicOne at DECODE 2024: Fusion Forward
Amidst the more ingenious cybersecurity attacks that have been occurring over the last couple of months, leading cybersecurity firm Trend Micro has been working to adapt its training modules and systems to combat the threats that these entail. With the increasing number of electric vehicle (EV) users in the country, one of these potential threats comes in the form of ...
Read More »Weighing the Benefits: Comparing the VF 3, A-Segment Cars, and Motorbikes
As the electric vehicle (EV) market expands globally, VinFast, the upstart EV maker, officially launched its VF3 mini-SUV to the Philippines last September 17, 2024. This marks the first VF3 international launch outside of its home market, and VinFast’s latest offering comes with bold claims: the electric mini-SUV promises better comfort, weather protection, and a monthly operating cost that rivals ...
Read More »Grab and MOVE IT Highlight Commitment to Driver Wellbeing with Annual Wellness Event
Grab Philippines and motorcycle taxi company MOVE IT are empowering their fleet of driver-, delivery-, and rider-partners to attain a more holistic approach to health and wellness. At the recent Health & Wheelness Driver Care Event, over 4,000 partners from the platforms’ driver communities and their families participated in seminars and workshops. The MMDA, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), ...
Read More »Long Term Test: Half a Year with a 2022 Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout 114
Sometime in early 2022, I was browsing Facebook Marketplace when I chanced upon my old 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R. It was the first motorbike that I owned where I was able to reach 299 km/h on a long stretch of highway, albeit for just a few fleeting moments. My son Chevy Martin saw the look on my face as I ...
Read More »VinFast VF3 Electric Mini SUV is Launched in the Philippines
VinFast Auto, Vietnam’s automobile company, officially launched its stylish VF3 electric mini SUV in the Philippines, starting the VF3’s first foray into an international market. With compact dimensions of 3,190 mm (length) x 1,679 mm (width) x 1,622 mm (height) and a wheelbase of 2,075 mm, the VF3 is perfectly suited for our local city streets. Its 16-inch alloy wheels ...
Read More »2024 Changan X7 Plus: Rooting for the Underdog
Lately, my husband Lester and I realized that we need more space to fit our family and some stuff in our car, so we planned to replace our family car with a 7-seat vehicle. However, we were faced with a myriad of choices – aside from MPVs, there were crossovers, minivans and SUVs from Japanese, Korean, American, and Chinese car ...
Read More »BAIC Philippines Launches the All-New B30e Dune Hybrid Off-Roader at P1.488M Introductory Price
BAIC Philippines, through United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI), the official distributor of the BAIC brand of SUVs and crossovers, recently launched at the Main Atrium of SM Mall of Asia its first local hybrid offering and its most attainable off-roader yet, the BAIC B30e Dune. Following the tire tracks of its bigger B40 Ragnar, B60 Beaumont, and B80 ...
Read More »2024 Mitsubishi Triton Athlete 4WD AT: Safe, Smart & Helpful Pickup Truck
“When I was a younger, so much younger than today, I never needed anybody’s help in any wayBut now these days are gone and I’m not so self-assured Now I find I’ve changed my mind and opened up the doors” From The Beatles’ 1965 hit song “Help!” I have been driving since I turned 18 in 1983. To be completely ...
Read More »AION Philippines Launches Flagship Makati Dealership, Leading the Way in Green Electric Mobility for a Sustainable Future
AION, a global leader in electric vehicles (EV), officially makes its debut in the Philippines today with the grand opening of AION MAKATI, its flagship showroom in Makati City. With this milestone, the brand brings a commitment to cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and luxury, poised to redefine the electric mobility experience for Filipinos. In partnership with Dangdang New Energy Auto Service ...
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