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Surprises might be waiting underneath

Some time back, a Jeep Wrangler and its owner took social media by storm after making mincemeat out of a waist-deep flood in Valenzuela. The vehicle dove straight into the floodwater Leeroy Jenkins-style, emerging unscathed on the other end to

They're for your own protection

Republic Act No. 10642 or the Philippine Lemon Law is an 'Act Strengthening Consumer Protection in the Purchase of Brand New Motor Vehicles,' which aims to promote full protection to the rights of consumers in the sale of motor vehicles against business

The winds of change are blowing in Romblon’s direction

China-made electric scooters have invaded the streets of Metro Manila. Lured primarily by these two-wheelers' affordable price, ease of use, and ability to weave through traffic, the owners probably don't give a damn about emissions standards. Dealers of these

Don't be stranded on the side of the road

Steep mountain roads can be quite strenuous on cars. During the summer season, many people will be driving to Baguio City. Readers have sent us photos from the most recent long weekend. In them, cars were lined up bumper-to-bumper, crawling

Always stay alert

Driving while you're sleepy is one of the most dangerous things you could do on the road. If you're feeling tired, or your eyes are starting to shut, it pays to pull over and take a short break. But should

Guilty?

It's safe to say that for working professionals, Holy Week is the most highly anticipated vacation of the year (at least next to Christmas and New Year). And we're not just speaking of the holiday's spiritual significance-it's

Enough with the stigma

The Philippine automotive world is filled with age-old stereotypes that refuse to die, from lady drivers to the supposed challenge of driving up to Baguio (even a Hyundai Eon can do it these days). One of the worst offenders that still

Learn to avoid these

Whether you're a normal, everyday driver or a performance enthusiast, we all want our cars to last longer. A big part of the car that's often overlooked is the car's transmission, which is a significant-and expensive-part of

Gotta know them all

Your car is not merely a metal box on four rubber donuts. It's a living, breathing machine whose oily guts require, uh, oil, for lubrication and power. These fluids need to be refilled and replaced to keep your car in tip-

It’s ‘overtaking only’ for a reason

Ah, highways. They're a wonderful place to drive, right? You have all the space in the world to take your car out for a spin (within the speed limit, of course). It's like an open playground for drivers.Well, not

A good investment?

For any car owner, keeping a car's paint pristine is always a challenge. The go-to solution has always been the tried and tested application of automotive wax from day one of purchase. Periodic applications (sometimes frequent reapplication) of the same

A very timely question

“How much do kidneys go for these days?”

If I recall correctly, it was back in 2015 when I first wrote about the Ferrari 488 Spider. The vehicle had just made its debut at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. Turbocharged 3.9-liter V8, retractable hardtop, 660hp and 760Nm of

Keep these in mind

Investing in a vehicle is no laughing matter, and preparing a secure, sheltered space for your four-wheeler beforehand should be a priority. Take a drive around the city and you'll realize a lot of car owners don't really keep

You will encounter the gamut of human nature

In the old days, selling your car involved posting a classified ad in the newspaper. With the dawn of the Internet, however, the process was streamlined by various websites where sellers can very easily upload photos of their ride, and buyers can

Father knows best

It was the star attraction in the manga-based anime Initial D. It has attained classic status even before its elder brethren. This is the Toyota 'Hachi-Roku' as it is popularly known, which is a nickname derived from its internal AE86

A big no-no for car lovers

Just mentioning the words 'leaning' and 'car' in the same sentence sends bad vibes throughout my system. Among the top no-nos on my automotive pet-peeves list is when someone decides to shift his center of gravity and use my car'

And it’s a wonderful movie

There is a scene in La La Land where Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) helps Mia (Emma Stone) find her Toyota Prius by telling her to hold the the remote key to her chin. He told her this extends the range of the signal

Motorcycling is more strenuous than driving a car

Have you ever felt severe muscle pain during and after a long ride? Or struggled with the entire weight of your motorcycle while maneuvering through traffic? Do you encounter difficulty in shifting your body from side to side when attacking a corner

Passed on from one generation to the next

Toyota Sprinters these days are like collector's items, seeing as many of them have succumbed to time and rust. But there are still a few that ply the city streets, a reminder of days gone by.Stop by Alfred Motor Works