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Petron Xtend autogas: LPG for gas-powered engine re-introduced
With fuel prices at an all-time high, more people are looking for ways to cut transportation cost with the least effect on mobility and convenience. Auto manufacturers are continuously developing engines powered by electricity and natural gas. However, it may take more than 10 years before these technologies can be perfected and priced reasonably for consumers to start buying them.
Toyota Altis S: For the race car look
Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation, the maker of the industry’s best-selling passenger cars, added a sporty variant to its Corolla Altis line-up.
Yamaha tour in Thailand completes 3,248 kms
HADYAI, Thailand – As we touched down vacation paradise Phuket, still some 590 kilometers from this southernmost province, three of the nine riders in the Pan Asean Touring Yamaha Spark 135 raised the white flag. They were Malaysian riders Cheong Kok Loong and Rosli Bin Abdul Hamid and lone Vietnam representative Phan Anh Hoang, who left for their home country and failed to complete the grueling 3,248 kilometer north to south Thailand run.
Unity a must for road safety – MMDA
"Road safety is a complex problem. We cannot solve it alone. We need the help of everyone."
Isuzu Quezon Avenue new showroom opens
Isuzu Quezon Avenue — one of four Isuzu dealerships owned and operated by Industrial and Transport Equipment Inc. (INTECO) — recently unveiled its new showroom and service facility which represents the new Isuzu image.
BMW Philippines appoints new dealer in Metro Manila
BMW Philippines has expanded its authorized dealer network with the appointment of a new authorized dealer in Quezon City (Araneta-Quezon Avenue). With Klassik BMW, the leading premium car manufacturer is now represented by six authorized BMW dealership in the Philippines – four in Metro Manila to cover metropolitan areas: North West (Araneta-Quezon Avenue, Quezon City), North East (Libis, Quezon City), Central (Makati), and South (Alabang). In the provinces, BMW is present in Pampanga and Cebu.
Mazda Makati launched
Pasong Tamo, known as "Automobile Row," has another automotive dealer which opened its showroom recently – Mazda Makati.
Ferrari rolls out most powerful V-12 car
Ferrari is coming out with its most powerful V12-engined production car with the release of the 599 GTB.
Another bright idea, ka-ching!
Ka-ching! There’s a bright idea from the geniuses at the Department of Transportation and Communications. What to do with buses affected by the planned phase-out of 15-year-old and above passenger buses? Ka-ching! Send them to provincial routes lacking in buses.
Good luck, Mr. Tabata
It was the second time I caught Mr. Nobuharu Tabata, Toyota Motor Philippines president, in an unguarded - and pleasant - mood.
Toyota’s ‘Early Warning’ seminar starts in QC schools
Civic groups and concerned homeowners are taking steps to help protect students of private high schools against road accidents along Quezon City’s Commonwealth Avenue, infamous for being one of the most dangerous thoroughfares in Metro Manila.
A1GP Team Netherlands scores first win
A1GP Team Netherlands scored their first win in the inaugural season of the A1 Grand Prix series during last week’s feature race in South Africa, thanks to ace driver Jos Verstappen. Team France, on the other hand, notched up another victory in the sprint race extending their lead in the Championship race.
Honda unveils F1 car
Honda unveiled their challenger for the 2006 Formula One season in Spain last week, along with a new driver line-up of Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello. The launch of the RA106 is the first Formula One car by the Honda works team since 1968.
11 teams in Formula 1
Eleven teams will be on the grid in this year’s Formula One season following the acceptance of Super Aguri F1 Team by the FIA.
Teenager tops drifting contest
A young boy, not even old enough to have a student’s driving permit, ran away with the top honors during the first-ever drifting competition held at the parking grounds of the Expo Filipino at the Clarkfield in Pampanga last Sunday.
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