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Auto club starts 75th year celebration with road events
A variety of road events – a fun rally, motorsports races, vintage and exotic cars parade – will color the 75th anniversary celebration of the Philippines’ national auto club which culminates in mid May.
Mitsubishi’s ‘four-play’
The Mitsubishi booth at the recently-concluded 2nd Manila International Auto Show was a beehive of activity because the company showcased four all-new cars that will soon be hitting Philippine streets. The four cars, unveiled by Mitsubishi Motors Philippines president Kengo Takase, represent Mitsubishi’s new slogan, "Drive Inspired."
Audi has diesel TDI engine
Audi has now made available to the local market, A4 sedan and Avant models fitted with a 2.0 turbo diesel TDI engine that sips diesel fuel at a rate of 19 kilometers per liter based on actual highway driving conditions while complying with the EU4 emissions standard.
AAP hosts forum on RP’s alternative fuel sources
The Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) will host a forum on alternative fuel sources on May 8 at the Hotel Philippine Plaza, CCP Complex, Manila – one of the pre-event highlights of the first "AAP Auto Show."
Wave a white flag or a big batuta
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) should start waving the white flag in surrender.
People’s choice
It was the night for the most popular vehicles – judged by people who drive, aspire to have a car, or just admire the machine. Known as the Auto Focus People’s Choice Awards – car enthusiasts were invited to cast their votes either through a text message, in the Web site or at the three-weekend shows at The Fort.
Manila Int’l Auto show posts record turnout
The recently concluded 2nd Manila International Auto Show was a success, with a record-breaking turnout of 75,600 visitors.
Mansell triumphs in Qatar Masters
ritain’s Nigel Mansell took 1st place at the Losail International Raceway in Qatar during the Grand Prix Masters series held last Saturday, April 29.
Honda rookies rule Turkish MotoGP
Three rookie riders proved their worth last weekend after dominating the 2006 Turkish MotoGP with Italy’s Marco Melandri, Australia’s Casey Stoner and the US’s Nicky Hayden winning the top three podium positions.
Slalom drivers top drifting event
Slalom experts dominated the staging of "Countersteer 2" held at the Expo Filipino grounds in Pampanga last Saturday with Alex Perez and Ferman Lao winning the top plums in the rear-wheel and front-wheel categories.
Tyson Sy sets sight on 2006 AF3 championship
Filipino racing Wonder Boy Tyson Sy feels that everything he needs to make a serious bid for the 2006 Asian Formula Three (AF3) Series is in place and that he has an excellent chance of taking this year’s championship.
Stockinger wins AKOC Malaysian leg
Fourteen-year-old Filipino Marlon Stockinger did the Philippines proud when he captured first place in both the Rotax Max Senior and Open 125 classes during the first leg of the Asian Karting Open Championship (AKOC), which was held at the Shah Alam Circuit in Malaysia from April 21 to 23.
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