Back when I was a kid, having a turbocharger meant you had a car with plenty of grunt. These were the days of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 5, the GC8 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, the R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R and even the 993 Porsche 911 Turbo – all high-performance machines that used forced induction to make their magic happen. Nowadays, turbos are popping up even in subcompact sedans like the Honda Civic supposedly in the name of better efficiency and higher fuel economy. But owning a turbocharged

What do you look for in a vehicle? Does it have to be aesthetically pleasing inside and outside? Maybe you are after your and your loved ones' safety? Or are you after a vehicle's stunning road performance, and you always have to drive a car that is always on top of its game? Your reasons for choosing a particular car over another come from your priorities. There are usually two schools of thought regarding finding the right car. Car enthusiasts don't settle for less; they typically look for a v

Like there are different character levels in your favorite role-playing game, there are also vehicle classes that differentiate the roles of various car models. The sedan can accommodate up to five full-grown adults, a heavy-duty pickup truck that can typically lift around 800 kilos of cargo weight, and a sports car that is perfect for motorsport enthusiasts. But the most popular vehicle class in the Philippines is the SUV segment, a staple choice for families and individuals looking for a spaci

You can’t unsee a Ford Expedition. It has become a sign of prestige and power in the Philippines. Its presence is almost presidential, elitist. It became a common sight on the road through the years as it got bigger, more comprehensive, and classier. And you, in your simple mind, would think what kind of engine is needed to power that moving city block of American ingenuity and class. Well, you can imagine all sorts of things, but at the same time, you can be logical that the engine that chugs u

The Ford Expedition was a great car that not everyone could afford to buy. Starting at a little over four million pesos, it was already like buying two Ford Ranger Raptors or a reasonably priced house in the suburb. Still, people who could afford it do. Ordinary mortals like us think politicians like the Expedition to project power and prestige. Perhaps those who bought it just like Ford's testament to safety and security, space? Or maybe they bought them because they could. In this nitpicker's

Oh say, can you see…? Yes, I can see this behemoth of a car in the middle of the narrow Philippine road! Yes, it's that big! About 18 feet long, seven and a half feet wide, and 6.5 feet tall, taller than most Pinoys. It will crush you by just looking at it. It's chrome and aluminum grill will be the last thing you see. It seems like it's spewing freedom than smoke from its tailpipes. Yes, it's the Ford Expedition. The Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV only comparable in size with the Chevrolet