Do you remember the two 1967 Pontiac Firebirds that were bought, restored and sold by Richard Rawlings of Gas Monkey Garage (GMG) in 2014 and shown in the Discovery Channel hit reality TV series “Fast N’ Loud“? Well, the current owner who won the bidding for the cars at the 2017 Barrett Jackson Scottsdale auction is putting the pair of historic Firebirds ...
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80 Years of Flat-Four Porsches
Most Porsche enthusiasts regard the 1948 Type 356 as the first Porsche simply because it was the first model sold by the company. To celebrate this milestone, Porsche celebrated their 70th Anniversary in 2018 as “70 years of sports car passion”. However, if we look at the company’s history, Porsche actually started producing sports cars as early as 1939 but not ...
Read More »Mitsubishi Motors Showcases PHEV and DDH Systems with the Engelberg Tourer Concept Vehicle
Don’t you find it strange that Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) debuted their next-generation plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sport utility vehicle (SUV) concept at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show in March and then announce a month later that their premium SUV, the Pajero/Montero, will be discontinued? Was the PHEV SUV concept just a styling exercise? Or is it a sign that ...
Read More »The BBC: Bodacious, Black, Classy Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki Auto Philippines unveiled a special all classy black edition of its most popular MPV the Suzuki Ertiga last March 8, 2019 at the BGC Amphitheater. Upping the ante with its new design, the sleek overall appearance melds together with the elegance of the interior, establishing a harmonious balance between sophistication and modern style that will surely turn heads ...
Read More »Ease Driving with Toyota Vios CVT
One frequently overlooked aspect in today’s vehicles is the difference between Automatic Transmission (AT) and Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Whereas “stick-shift” or Manual Transmission (MT) cars are clearly set apart by their use of a clutch pedal to change the gears, the terms AT and CVT are often used interchangeably with each other. This similarity holds true to a certain ...
Read More »The New Face of the SUV Family: the Audi Q8
With the elegance of a four-door luxury coupé, the practical versatility of a large SUV, richly equipped and tough enough for off-road duty, it is a confident companion for business and leisure; That is what is what the Audi Q8 radiates. Versatile, sporty, elegant: the exterior design The Audi Q8 exudes sporty dynamics and upscale prestige like no other SUV ...
Read More »Bring It On with the All-new 2019 Toyota RAV4!
The country’s number one automotive company, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) once again pioneers the crossover SUV segment as they launched the All-New RAV4 last February 8, 2019 at the Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater. Now on its fifth generation, the all-new 2019 RAV4 banks on its upgraded, more premium design paired with better performance and capability made possible by the Toyota ...
Read More »THE MINI 60 YEARS EDITION Celebrates with Traditional Sporting Spirit and British Flair
MINI celebrates the brand’s 60th anniversary with an exclusive design model – Specific design features for the exterior and interior emphasise the authentic background and agile character of the original in the small car segment –special edition as MINI 3 Door and MINI 5 Door, each available in four engine variants. An original that constantly reinvents itself – firmly rooted in tradition yet always ...
Read More »The All-new 2019 HONDA PASSPORT
The all-new 2019 Honda Passport is designed for adventure-seekers who want the superior off-road capability of Honda’s available i-VTM4™ torque-vectoring all-wheel drive, the power and towing capability of its 3.5-liter i-VTEC® V6, and the more personal and rugged character of a five-passenger SUV. Within the Honda SUV lineup, in size and price, it slots between the refined and compact-size CR-V and ...
Read More »Rolls-Royce Besdpoke Celebrates Most Successful Year Ever
Following the House of Rolls-Royce’s recent announcement of the highest annual results in its 115-year history, the marque reflects on some of 2018’s finest examples of Bespoke engineering, design and craftsmanship. Rolls-Royce shuns mass-luxury ‘tick-box’ options in favor of Bespoke creations that no other manufacturer can achieve. Enjoying unprecedented demand for its Bespoke creations, customers are offered near-limitless opportunities to ...
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