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Showing posts with label Travel. Show all posts

Monday, September 18, 2023

An Ode To The Internal Combustion Engine: Mazda Fan Festa 2023 At Fuji Speedway


It was a traffic jam worth being in. As our bus went inside the premises of the Fuji International Speedway, we were surrounded by a gaggle of Mazdas. Most were MX-5s, CX-5s, and CX-60s, but there was an odd Mazda Luce or two. Seeing the sight, our bus driver muttered the words, “Ah, rotary engine.” While I couldn’t make out the rest of his Nihongo, his knowledge of Mazda’s trademark engine spoke volumes of the brand’s indelible mark among the Japanese, and the rest of the world for that matter.

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

A Look Inside Where The Hyundai Stargazer And Creta Are Made


Ahead of the Stargazer X’s Philippine market launch at the end of this year, Hyundai let us tour their first ASEAN manufacturing hub: Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Indonesia or HMMI. Its first factory in Southeast Asia and home to the Creta and Stargazer for the Philippine market, it is located about 40 kilometers east of Jakarta at an industrial complex in Cikarang.

Monday, August 14, 2023

Hyundai Motorstudio Senayan Park Focuses On Human Connection For Progress


Hyundai’s corporate vision is a simple one: Progress for Humanity. Yet, those three seemingly simple words encapsulate what Hyundai was, is, and will be. With a logo that symbolizes two people shaking hands in an act of mutual respect and trust, the mobility company has expanded that to cover the value of humanity altogether; one that strengthens relationships and connection.

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Nissan Kicks Off Drive Pinas With New Almera


Nissan Philippines, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, kicked off their partnership with the first official leg of Drive Pinas in San Juan, La Union. This collaboration aims to promote inclusive and sustainable travel through exciting drivable journeys across the Philippines. The event also marked the launch of the new Nissan Almera with NissanConnect Services

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Can An EV Road Trip? We Drive The BMW iX1 And i7 In Germany To Find Out


EV adoption is still in its infancy here in the Philippines. With just a handful of public chargers available, most EVs are relegated to urban use, not because of their range per se, but because of range anxiety. Even as carmakers manage to unlock sometimes stupendous ranges on modern EVs, range anxiety has caused owners to be overly cautious about taking one out of town; and they have every right to be. Unlike a conventional petrol or hybrid vehicle, once you run out of juice in an EV, it’s game over.

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Isuzu PH Highlights ADAS, 4x4 Capabilities Of New D-Max, mu-X


Isuzu Philippines highlighted the 4x4 capabilities and Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS) of its new D-Max and mu-X during a drive from Manila to Pampanga to Tarlac then Zambales.

Thursday, April 6, 2023

The Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang Isn't Your Ordinary Car Museum


Korea may not be the first country you think of when it comes to automotive-related exhibits and museums, but that’s fast changing. Realizing that the future of mobility isn’t purely functional, but emotional as well, Hyundai has opened several Hyundai Motorstudio in key cities around the world to serve as a mobility theme park of sorts.

Thursday, February 16, 2023

First Drive: 2023 Hyundai Creta And 2023 Hyundai Stargazer


The Creta and Stargazer seem like they’ve got nothing in common. Sure enough, look at them and except for the stylized “H” logo at the front, there’s almost no family resemblance. Yet, underneath, these two share the same powertrain and platform. The most vital ingredients to any new car, Hyundai has built one so flexible that it’s able to cater to vastly different audiences very well.

Saturday, February 11, 2023

Out Of My Comfort Zone: Taking The Mazda BT-50 Camping And (Sort Of) Loving It


Try something new, for once—that’s the sort of inspirational content your Gen Z friends share on Facebook, second only to your tita and her daily Bible quote. While that makes for a great excuse to spend their life savings on “experiences,” not even a GIF of Morgan Freeman or Daenerys Targaryen staring stoically will convince me. I’m a man of routine, and that doesn’t bother me at all.

Monday, February 6, 2023

Sportscar In Their DNA: Experiencing The Porsche World Road Show 2023


Welcome to the Porsche World Road Show (PWRS), a professional driving event that’s been held in more than 45 countries around the world. Seen purely from a marketer’s standpoint, there’s no better way to showcase the singleness of the Porsche mindset. It’s proof of the brand’s philosophy achieved through generations of honing and improvement. For owners and enthusiasts, it’s the best way to experience the entire line-up in the way it’s meant to be experienced.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Check Out The Renovated Lamborghini Museum


The Automobili Lamborghini Museum officially reopens following a redesign and new layout, with the event marking the start of Lamborghini’s 60th anniversary celebrations in an important year for the Sant’Agata Bolognese company.

Sunday, October 23, 2022

MINI Conquers Visayas


Mini owners from the Queen City of the South enjoyed a fun drive and adventure at the Mini Cebu Getaway, held at the City of Smiles—Bacolod City. The event was jointly organized by Mini Philippines and Mini Cebu.

3 Things To Remember For Your Undas Drive


All Saints Day and All Souls Day—also known as Undas in the Philippines—gives families and friends the yearly opportunity to honor the saints and their departed loved ones. This flurry of activity can cause heavy road traffic, but the right preparation and mindset can help ease the stress and make the experience worth the trip.

Sunday, October 9, 2022

BMW iX3 and iX: An Electrification Win-Win


In a lot of ways, the presence of the iX and iX3 at the same time is a perfect representation of BMW’s electrification strategy. On the surface, they look nothing alike, save for some familial design cues, but underneath, they’re actually opposite sides of the same coin. They’re both here to prove that the brand’s motto, “Sheer Driving Pleasure” will carry on in the age of electrification.

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Fuji Motorsports Museum To Open This October


With Japan opening up to non-organized tours starting this month, here’s another good reason to visit: the Fuji Motorsports Museum.

Thursday, June 23, 2022

After Three Years, The Biggest Gathering Of Mazda MX-5s Happened Again


For the first time in three years, the biggest annual gathering of a single model happened once more as the Karuizawa Meeting gathered more than 1,100 Mazda MX-5s under clear May skies.

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Fully Renovated Mazda Museum To Re-Open In May


Once Japan re-opens to tourists, you may want to take a trip to Hiroshima as the Mazda Museum is now fully renovated. Due to open to the public starting May 23 (prior reservations are required), the museum showcases the carmaker’s historic vehicles and exhibits its history since its foundation more than 100 years ago.

Sunday, March 20, 2022

A Day Out With The 2022 Peugeot 5008


It’s been about two years since I’ve hit the open road for something other than work. Although ride and drives are starting to be a regular occurrence, they’re typically done in frantic fashion. It’s simply hard to get personal with any car when you’re racing against a precisely-timed schedule. Understanding perhaps that the French do things differently, Astara, the new distributors of Peugeot have decided to do something else.

Friday, December 10, 2021

Agoda Shares 3 Road Trip Destinations For The Holidays


Filipinos are optimistic to resume travelling with their families before 2021 ends. According to digital travel platform Agoda.com, in its Philippine Travel Sentiment Survey, almost 50 percent of Pinoys are keen to travel domestically within the year together with their partner and kids.