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GM’s small car front liners
General Motors Philippines formally launched its new Chevrolet front liners – the Aveo 1.2-L and the Spark 1.0-L, signalling a shift of its marketing strategy formerly anchored on vehicles with big engine displacements matched with ultra-luxury features into fuel economic cars that are synonymous to simplicity and practicality.
Road safety advocates support gov’t initiatives
Participants of the recent road safety conference welcomed government moves aimed at addressing the issue of road and traffic safety in the country.
New company to support Toyota production in Asia
TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced recently that it has established Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. (TMAP Thailand) in Thailand to support Toyota production operations in Thailand, as well as in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan and India.
Caravan spreads the word on alternative fuels, cleaner air
A mini-caravan for Clean Air was recently staged by a multi-sector group, featuring a demonstration on how coco-biodiesel eliminates the problem of smoke belching and saves money for motorists.
Hyundai E. Rod gets another citation
Hyundai E. Rodriguez recently bagged the prestigious Award of Excellence for 2005.
Isuzu 4x4 Drive to Mt. Apo High-five’s and tears at 10,311 ft
When Isuzu Philippines Corporation conceptualized the Mt. Apo climb some two years ago, they thought that only about six motoring journalists and a few IPC officials would join. Known for its cruel terrain, trekking Mt. Apo did not look like a popular adventure.
Why we drive the way we do
We once attended a seminar to improve ourselves as journalists at the first newspaper we worked for. The paper is now closed. And we’re still turning out stuff only our parents appreciate. That says much about that seminar workshop and this backseat driver.
Ferrari untouchable at the Brickyard
Ace drivers Michael Schumacher and Felipe Massa scored a historic and resounding one-two for Scuderia Ferrari at the United States at Indianapolis last Sunday. Starting from the front row of the grid, they were scarcely headed throughout the 73 lap, and received a fantastic reception from the packed grandstands. Michael’s latest feat gives him five victories at the Brickyard, a first time achievement for any racing driver. Significantly, it meant that only Bridgestone has ever won the United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis.
Everts sweeps Swedish Moto-Cross GP
Yamaha Intur Sports rider Stefan Everts gained his ninth consecutive victory last weekend at Uddevalla for the Grand Prix of Sweden.
Pedrosa powers to second win
Repsol Honda’s Dani Pedrosa scored a convincing win at Donington Park last weekend to notch his second victory in his rookie year and put himself firmly in the hunt for the World Championship. Yamaha’s Valentino Rossi was second and Fortuna Honda’s Marco Melandri third.
Everts sweeps Swedish Moto-Cross GP
Yamaha Intur Sports rider Stefan Everts gained his ninth consecutive victory last weekend at Uddevalla for the Grand Prix of Sweden.
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