EDITORS DESK The serenity of the holidays was not as sweet last December with the sheer number of fatal truck accidents that happened. There were quite a lot of incidents, but perhaps the most heart-wrenching one was the incident that happened along the Katipunan flyover. The driver was...
Toyota is making sure the animal that inspired its iconic model will be around for just as many generations as the vehicles. The next generation Toyota Tamaraw will play a pivotal role in the protection of the dwarf buffalo it is named after by serving as a patrol vehicle for the rangers guarding...
EDITORS DESK When the first wave of electrified vehicles arrived in the country about a decade ago, it seemed like reducing one’s carbon footprint was a luxury only the wealthy could afford. Nevertheless, pioneering brands like Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Hyundai persevered, and offered...
EDITORS DESK A couple of weeks ago, the LTO released a controversial administrative order regarding the transfer of ownership of motor vehicles. LTO Administrative Order (AO) No. VDM 2024-046 or the “Guidelines in the immediate transfer of ownership of motor vehicles with existing...
The Michelin Guide, in print and app version, famous for its discerning list of 1- to 3- star restaurants. No doubt many are familiar with the Michelin Star — the mark of an excellent restaurant from the big red book that lists some of the world’s finest. Aspiring chefs dream to work at a...
EDITORS DESK If there’s anything we can learn from all the viral traffic incidents that have taken hold of our collective consciousness this year, it’s not to run after figuring in a traffic incident. Perhaps the main reason why so many of these incidents have gone viral is because — most of...
The Rizal Monument (MB File Photo) Though largely forgotten because of how ubiquitous GPS and navigation apps have now become, before these technologies, there was a much simpler way to know where you were: kilometer markers. Kilometer markers are little obelisks placed on the sides of roads with...
EDITORS DESK If we look into why we as a people have become such a car-centric society, it might be because the alternatives to traveling by car are so much more difficult. We’ve already talked at length about the shortcomings of public transport. I personally usually travel by motorcycle but...
EDITORS DESK Some weeks ago, actor-turned-lawmaker, Congressman Richard Gomez, tweeted his frustrations about Metro Manila traffic. In the now-deleted, but still widely circulated tweet, he complained about the heavy traffic and how long he has already been stuck in his car. He suggested the bus...
EDITORS DESK As the country expects to see more rains in the coming weeks, it’s timely to remind drivers of a few tips to stay safe when in the car during inclement weather. Chances are, you’ve already heard of these reminders, but it pays to keep hammering home the point. Rain does not only...
EDITORS DESK Anyone who regularly registers a vehicle knows that, to this day, there are certain prerequisites before beginning the registration renewal process. First of all, the vehicle must be covered by an accredited insurance provider that offers Third Party Liability (TPL) at the very least....
EDITORS DESK Just last month, we saw the entry of yet another car brand into the Philippine market. To the surprise of many, it’s not another Chinese car brand, but actually one from Vietnam: VinFast. VinFast is building and exporting electric vehicles from its native country to nations like the...
