The march of progress is difficult to halt, yet in some cases, the two can be made to work together in surprising harmony. Such is the case for Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. Founded as far back as 1200 BCE, this historic city is rich in architecture, boasting of Romanesque, Gothic,...
EDITORS DESK There was a time long ago when any aspiring Filipino race car driver would have been better off skipping local competition entirely and instead heading abroad to compete and move up the competitive ladder. After all, the few races we had locally were either not recognized by...
There’s no greater sacrifice than that which a parent makes for her child. I had never truly realized the extent to which my mother put mine and my sister’s needs ahead of her own until I became a parent myself and learned the many sacrifices I had to make for my own dear child. As my sister...
Hyundai motorsports vehicles on display. Cars are something that always interest gearheads like myself, yet the same can’t be said for most people. Nonetheless, many will find that the Hyundai car brand is top of mind for most Koreans, whether it’s the car they already drive or something they...
EDITORS DESK With the growing popularity of electrified vehicles these days, it’s easy to get confused with all the new terminology being thrown our way. No doubt you’ve already heard some of them like hybrid, new energy vehicle, electrified, or even range-extended /extended range electric...
Is your kid enamored by anything with an engine? You’re in luck as there are a number of summer activities for car enthusiast in training. Toyota Kid Technician for a day Toyota Alabang is inviting kids to get to learn the inner workings of a car and start their path early towards a career in the...
EDITORS DESK Last week, frequent travelers to the north of Metro Manila were treated to a nightmare of traffic when an 18-wheeler truck had collided with an overhead bridge along the Marilao interchange in NLEX, causing serious damage to both the truck and overhead bridge. It happened in the early...
Volvo’s female crash test dummy integrates more female-like anthropometry. When purchasing a vehicle, we often put little thought into the safety it can offer in the event of a car crash. That’s likely because nearly all brand new vehicles perform relatively well in car crashes these days; that...
EDITORS DESK The shift to electrified vehicles is gaining momentum in the Philippines. This can easily be seen in the number of hybrids (HEVs, PHEVs), and fully-electric vehicles (EVs) on our roads. Toyota and BYD have been at the forefront of this transition with the former leading in...
president and CEO of Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) Maria Fe Perez-Agudo Automotive companies — which provide us with vehicles to mobilize our lives — are typically managed by men. Yet for nearly 25 years now, one woman has been standing among them, proving this field is not their...
EDITORS DESK Every year, at around January or February, there’s an event that grabs the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Called the BOSS Ironman, this is nothing like the typical ironman triathlete competitions. This Ironman is done on cars and motorcycles and requires participants to drive a...
EDITORS DESK No doubt, since the start of the year, many of you have already read the many announcements from multiple car brands about even more electric vehicles (EVs) slated for introduction in the country. Some are likely wondering why this momentum is continuing, despite some car buyers still...
