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It's made in Brazil

Brazil is a pretty big deal for Volkswagen.The largest country in South America isn't just a huge market, it's also home to Volkswagen do Brasil, a subsidiary of the German car manufacturer that is responsible for local assembly and

Retro looks with a killer engine

Remember Wiesmann? Of course you do-the German sports car maker knew the perfect recipe during its heydays of the mid-2000s. Its cars were retro-styled and rear-wheel-drive, and fitted with whacking great BMW engines at the front. There

Please be good

There are some things you just don't want to toy around with: Mom's special family recipe, a perfectly fine cinematic universe (we're looking at you, Disney and Sony), and, in the case of Volkswagen, a timeless logo.Yes, the

End of an era

That's all, folks. The Volkswagen Beetle, one of the most memorable nameplates in the history of motoring, has moved on up to the big, shiny garage up in automotive heaven. The last units of the iconic ride have rolled out of

The wagon life on a budget

In 2017, Volkswagen Philippines brought in the Golf GTS-a wagon, and a thing to behold. Most important, it was a wagon.We really like wagons. Did we get that across?Anyway, the Golf GTS is long gone now, sadly-one of

Volkswagen is clearly aiming for volume

Back in May, Volkswagen Philippines shook up the local auto scene by revamping its lineup and introducing the Santana-the German carmaker's most affordable offering in our market to date. But if you thought the company was done for 2018,

Does it meet expectations?

The journey from concept to production isn't always an easy one, and our immediate hunch is that the BMW Z4's was particularly fraught. From a clean, simple and sophisticated show car, this is the third-gen Z4 you'll actually

A steadfast survivor

Although the general trend of today's automobiles have gone the way of planned obsolescence, there was a time when cars were simply designed and over-engineered to surpass their plotted lifespans. Case in point, the ever enduring Mercedes-Benz W123 240D.

Can it compete with the Toyota Vios and Honda City?

The year 2013 saw the reintroduction of the Volkswagen brand into the Philippines, and with the efforts of the Ayala's Automobile Central Enterprise Inc. (ACEI), it has enjoyed moderate sales success. Its lineup initially included the Jetta, Tiguan, Touran, Beetle,

It started with typewriters

Just how much do you know about BMW's rakish alter-ego Alpina? Probably not as much as you think...If you thought it was just another aftermarket tuning company, you'd be wrong, for a start. Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen GmbH and

More practicality, just as much fun

To dismiss AMG's new 'GT four-door Coupe' as a CLS 63 in all but name--which, let's face it, you're doing right now--is to do it a massive disservice. Because even though AMG isn't going to

This is definitely on our wish list

Owing to its days as an automotive counterculture icon, the Volkswagen Kombi has become one of the most easily recognizable vehicles on the planet. The '60s minibus has been featured on mugs, magnets, in countless movies, and just about every other medium

More tech, new trim

Facelift time for the BMW 1-Series and BMW 2-Series. As is traditional among German manufacturers, little has been done to change the way those cars look. You don't really notice the new LED head- and taillights, nor the 1-

VW fans rejoice

May 2017 will be a good month for VW fans. In an effort to double its record-breaking 2016 sales, Volkswagen Philippines is introducing two new cars this month: the Golf GTS and the new JettaThe Golf GTS is the wagon version

Not your typical mid-cycle refresh

Like most cars, the Porsche 911 goes through a mid-cycle refresh. This usually includes minor tweaks to the exterior and the interior, as well as updates to the transmission. The changes to the 991 Carrera range, however, are much more than

A company executive muses

Rumors are swirling that BMW is readying a brand-new 8-Series. This is good news, because we rather like the BMW 8-Series.Seems BMW's vice president of Group Design, Adrian van Hooydonk, is open to the idea, too. When

Can you spot the difference?

There's no denying the timeless appeal of the Volkswagen Beetle. Despite the onset of new models from the German automaker, car lovers will always remain fond of the Bug's unmistakable shape.Still, no matter how well-loved a car is,

One of the most iconic Bimmers ever

The BMW M3 will always hold a special place in the heart of car lovers the world over. What was essentially a humble mass-production compact car was transformed into one of the most iconic track machines of all time. Simply put,

Based on the 6-Series, of course

Last year, BMW updated its stylish two-door performance tourer and gave us the 6-Series in either coupe, convertible or gran coupe. As if these rides weren't desirable enough, buyers who really wanted to make the most of their two-

With 800Nm of torque

The BMW M5 is arguably one of the most esteemed performance vehicles of our time. Imagine an executive sedan like the 5-Series having the power, handling and road manners of a supercar, and you'll know why enthusiasts the world over