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New Honda Civic: Speeding in a silent cabin
Civic. For almost a decade, the Civics coming out of the plants have been, well, a bit mediocre. Aside from getting slight body changes, more powerful engines and roomier interiors, the Civics of old were somehow unexciting.
Fiorano at Fiorano Driving Ferrari’s new 599 supercar on its home track
A true classic doesn’t sneak up on you; it grabs you by the shirt and slaps you in the face with its brilliance. It goes beyond what was previously possible yet it continues in the spirit of its forebears. When your predecessors include such desirable cars as the 1959 250 GT and the Testarossa, you must possess something special to be mentioned even in the same breath.
Cruising goes to Mindanao
The Strong Republic Nautical Highway was not yet there; the tourism highway was just a term; and traveling by land was only for merchants and those on a very tight budget. That was the travel mood seven years ago when Cruising first did a cross country drive over seven islands, 2,000 kilometers and three ferry crossings. Then driving a Toyota Revo, the first Cruising road team composed of Anjo Perez, Aris Ilagan and me, drove from Manila to Caticlan – with a side-trip to Negros Island via Cebu and Dumaguete.
Toyota Vios, Innova top DoE eco-run
The Toyota Vios and the Innova were the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the passenger car (PC) and commercial vehicle (CV) segments respectively, based on the results of the recently-concluded 2006 Fuel Economy Run by the Department of Energy (DoE). Both Toyota models are also the country’s best selling vehicles to date.
RP one of 22 countries where Isuzu leads
The Philippines was one of the 22 countries where commercial vehicles by Isuzu Motors Limited topped their respective classes in 2005. The report is based on international sales figures gathered by the vehicle maker known for excellent diesel engines.
Suzuki Raider J: New lifestyle motorcycle
Suzuki recently launched the newest lifestyle motorcycle model – the Raider J 4-Stroke Sport. Designed for sporty street riding, the model derives inspiration from the championship-winning GSX-R superbike and follows the racer-replica concept of the Suzuki Raider 125 and the Raider 150, which are coveted models by motorcycle rider clubs and individual enthusiasts.
Kia Picanto proves fuel-efficiency in eco run
Kia Motors’ Picanto proved that it is a gas miser at the Department of Energy (DOE)-sponsored fuel economy run for passenger cars and light duty vehicles.
Feeling blessed in a Cefiro
Save you ever had a day where you felt special, blessed or just extraordinarily lucky?
Ford flexes Focus for ethanol fuel
n what appears to be a never-ending increase in fuel prices, the various oil companies operating in the county – either belonging to the so-called "big" or "small" industry players – have intensified their information drive on their new products labeled as "alternative fuels."
Alonso takes Monaco
Fernando Alonso drove another convincing victory this time at the Monaco Grand Prix giving his team, the Mild Seven-Renault Formula One Team, its fourth win for the season and the 12th for his young career. The Spanish driver finished ahead of McLaren’s Juan Pablo Montoya and Red Bull’s David Coulthard.
Everts wins Motocross GP Japan
Stefan Everts earned his fifth win in a row for the 2006 FIM MX1 Motocross World Championship held at the Sugo circuit in Japan last week. The Belgian guided his YZ450FM to both chequered flags to extend his 100 percent record this season and walked away with a 92nd career win.
Camel Yamaha Team heads to home Grand Prix
The Camel Yamaha Team heads into its home Grand Prix this weekend looking to turn a stuttering start to the season into a consistent challenge for MotoGP World Championship honors.
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