The recent “Undas” week gave us all the chance to reflect not only about those who have left us, but also about our own lives. For those who stayed in Metro Manila, it has been a pleasant mix of clear roads, good weather and occasional rain showers. And for those who drove out of town, it was a chance to spend up to a week away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It really makes you wonder about what the Philippines would be like if economic development were spread all throughout the archip

Nissan Philippines recently allowed us to test its newest pair of sports cars, the 2024 Nissan GTR and the recently launched Nissan Z, around the Clark International Speedway. This allowed us to see how the vehicles would handle around a track and to see how much they have progressed over the years as the Japanese automaker also provided older versions of these vehicles, such as the 2021 GTR and the Nissan 370Z, to see just how much they have improved. Aside from the track testing, Nissan also h

When you’re the number-one automaker in the Philippines and you’re celebrating your 35th anniversary, nothing less than the best will do. In the case of Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), it’s kicking off over three decades of local operations with the Toyota GAZOO Racing Festival, which will be held on Aug. 23 to 24, 2023 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. GAZOO Racing (GR) is the Japanese automaker’s motorsports division, producing not only championship-winning racing cars, but also high-perfor

If you’ve ever been a motor racing fan, especially of the circuit variety, then spending two hours and fifteen minutes watching the Gran Turismo movie would be a no-brainer. It is the story of Jann Mardenborough, a former Nissan factory driver who started his racing career not from go-karts, as most professional drivers have until the late ‘90s, but from playing the Gran Turismo video game. Oh, sorry, driving simulator. I met the guy at the Nissan 360 event at Fuji Speedway back in 2015. He was

Aston Martin Manila has officially launched the Aston Martin DBX707 SUV. With 707 PS on tap, it is one of the most potent vehicles on Philippine roads today. And at a whopping ₱33,500,000, it is also one of the most expensive. The DBX707 elevates the brand to new heights with its unique combination of performance, supreme dynamics, unmistakable style, and absolute luxury. These characteristics make the vehicle one of the best in its class, thanks to its abundance of character and compelling capa

With no word yet as to when, or if, it will be available in the Philippines, the Mazda CX-60 has already received an award in its homeland. Because of its Driving Position Support and Driver Emergency Response technologies, the rear-wheel drive Mazda CX-60 has been selected for the "2022-2023 Japan Automotive Hall of Fame Car Technology of the Year" award. Driver monitoring to the next level The Mazda CX-60 was launched early this year as a larger, more powerful, and more premium crossover to co