Prep for summer
by Jason Tulio
Don’t take risks
For most people, there's really only one place where they store gasoline or diesel fuel: Inside their car's fuel tank. End of story.The thing is, there are some situations that call for storing said fuel in places other than
by Drei Laurel
As seen in several hit movies
Do you remember that old Kawasaki commercial in the late 2000s? The one with the iconic line, "Are you bold enough to ride a Kawasaki?" Anyone who's old enough to remember that commercial also knows the most appealing aspects of a
Hogs rule the road, baby!
Unless you've been living under a rock, you wil know that Harley-Davidson is one of the most iconic motorcycle brands in the world. But saying that HD is iconic is a huge understatement. It's an American institution at this
What’s your budget?
First thing first: We're not using 'cheap' as a derogatory term here. We're referring to these cars' price tags. Got it?With that out of the way, you're in the right place if you're shopping for a brand-
by Drei Laurel
Common sense helps
Figuring in a car accident is easily one of any motorist's worst nightmares. Best case scenario? You're involved in a fender bender and have to shell out money for repairs. Worst case? Let's not even go there.That said,
by Drei Laurel
How did this telecommunications company become a famous motorcycle brand?
When it comes to Italian supercars, we think of Lamborghini and Ferrari. And when it comes to Italian sports motorcyles, we think of Ducati. Over the years, Ducati has been synonymous with quality bikes built for the racing track.But even if
How did the company the jump from pianos to motorcycles?
When it comes to Yamaha, there are two types of people in the world: some immediately think about the piano company, while the other group automatically associates it with the motorcycle brand. These two groups aren't wrong, because Yamaha started out
An alternative to the usual Japanese car brands
If we're talking about South Korean automobile manufacturers, the first brand that you might think of is Hyundai. Understandable, considering Hyundai is the largest and most well-known car manufacturer in the country.The company is headquartered in Seoul and is
Ever heard about Fordlandia, Brazil?
Before Ford Motor Company was incorporated in 1903, Henry Ford was already working with vehicles and automobiles in the 1890s. In 1896, Ford built his first vehicle, the Quadricycle, which had four bicycle wheels, a tiller instead of a steering wheel, and
Where do you rank this brand locally?
The Tosa Clan was one of Japan's most powerful merchant clans during the Edo period (1603-1867). The family mostly dealt with specialty goods such as camphor and dried bonito. They were also importers of warships and weapons.The Tosa Clan'
Bet you didn’t know there was a city named after the brand
Did you know that one of the biggest automotive brands today started out as a textiles machinery company? In 1924, Toyoda Sakichi invented the Toyoda Model G Automatic Loom and started his manufacturing company, Toyoda Automatic Loom Works.In 1933, the automobile
Anyone else tired of being resilient?
It's past 12am on a Sunday, and I'm driving home after a long overdue cup of coffee with some friends I last saw pre-pandemic. Another dull stint behind the wheel-at least until something catches my passengers' attention as
by Drei Laurel
Planning to buy an EV?
On paper, the lapse of the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA) into law is a sign that perhaps Philippine motoring is finally ready to start making up lost ground in electric vehicle adoption. But it isn't just infrastructure or import
by Drei Laurel
It ain’t over till it’s over
The doorbell rings, and there's a courier waiting outside. You go out to receive the parcel-but instead of your latest online shopping purchase, what's this? A notice of violation (NOV) generated by a no-contact apprehension system?Several local
You’re being watched
Just a reminder to QC residents and regulars: The Quezon City no-contact apprehension program (NCAP) will begin full implementation on July 1, 2022.According to the local government, there are currently 15 intersections under the program; these are where traffic cameras
Bookmark this if you’re a QC resident or regular
Effective July 1, 2022, full implementation of the Quezon City no-contact apprehension program (NCAP) will begin. Although the trial phase for the scheme began in October 2021, motorists caught disobeying traffic laws only received notices of violation, but were not yet
Not the most affordable scooter out there but arguably one of the most stylish
Honda Philippines (HPI) has one of the most competitive small-scooter lineups in the market today. The roster caters to those looking for entry-level offerings as well as riders looking to go a bit upmarket.Recently, I was given the chance
Here’s everything you need to know about deeds of sales for motor vehicles
We have all been there. We're up and ready to buy a new (to us) secondhand vehicle. We have cash in hand, and as we go up to shake the seller's hand, he instead turns over a piece of paper
if you haven’t picked out a bag yet, check this one out
Picking a decent bag can be tricky for riders. Something too big can be a pain in the butt on long rides, while something too small can be just downright impractical. What I have here is something that's right in the
We know a lot of you are curious about this new scoot
The scooter segment has always been one of Yamaha Motor Philippines' strengths, and the sales figures year in and year out reflect this. But despite having a variety of models on offer, the discontinuation of the Fino has left some customers longing
