It was in 2005 when I first bought my Nissan Sentra (B14 second-generation) at the Nissan Mantrade dealership in Makati. I was supposed to buy a Toyota Vios back then—because it was newly launched and something that I like—but due to my brother’s persistence in pushing me to try Nissan’s technology, the next thing I […]
When my friend asked me to test-drive the new Hyundai Accent, I was not exactly too ecstatic. I’ve seen a lot of the older Accents and I don’t really find myself ogling at it. I’m sure it’s a fine car but it was lacking some swagger, so to speak. My mind immediately changed when my […]
While everyone else is introducing car-based “Crossover”, Dodge remains to be solid of being more traditional with their mid-size sport-utility vehicle—the Nitro. Sticking to its muscular brand image, the Dodge Nitro stands out with several signature styling cues including an aggressive crosshair body color grille with bright horizontal inserts, fender flares, sculpted lines and chrome […]
VESPA GTS300 SUPER Last July we reviewed the Vespa LX150. According to our reviewer, riding that bike was truly an unforgettable experience! That’s why we were all elated when Moto Italia Philippines told us they would be lending us another bike for review. This time we get some time with the Vespa GTS300 Super! Our […]
A couple of weeks ago Nissan sent us the test drive unit of their flagship car, the 2011 Nissan Teana. The model they lent us was the 250XL V6 (2.5L) and it came in color Deep Amethyst Purple. From the moment I saw the car when it was delivered my jaw already dropped. The elegant […]
When it comes to China-made products, many of us (this writer included) have these little doubts and concerns about quality and safety. Whether it’s shoes, gadgets or cars, if the product is made in China, I often think that it won’t last long. I figure, if the product is cheap, so is the quality. It’s […]
One of Suzuki’s biggest achievements in recent years was the Swift. First introduced in the Philippines in 2004, the all-new Suzuki Swift retains the sporty subcompact character of its second-gen predecessor, but with added value of comfort fitted to Filipinos. Outside, the exterior still retains the design characteristics of its immediate forebear, including the […]
So what makes the Ford Everest totally different from other SUVs? Let’s start with its front fascia. The multibar chrome grille on the top lip, which is flanked by wraparound headlamps and finished below with a lower intake of round foglamps, yields a sophisticated look. The side view of the vehicle shows strength, from its […]
I must admit that I was one of those who underestimated the Suzuki APV. I guess it was because of its weird boxy shape appearance—some say ugly. But those preoccupied with the looks department have little between their ears and are bound to make stupid car purchases later. The APV II has a spacious cabin that […]
Marvel Studio is going all out in promoting their films. After the so-called “leaked” Avengers Teaser Trailer (which got me watching Iron Man 2 on Blu-ray again), we’re treated to the trailer of one of Marvel’s most iconic superheroes ever created: your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. In a franchise reboot from Sam Raimi’s original Trilogy with […]
Mac OS X Lion is finally available for download! It’s now on the Mac App Store for $29.99 or a little less than Php1,400. It’s a huge download though at a whopping 3.49GB so this will probably be an overnight thing unless you’re running on Fiber Optics. Here are the official features of Max OS […]
2011 Mitsubishi ASX GLS Review “The old has gone, and the new has come”. This is what I think with the latest Mitsubishi ASX. At first glance, the ASX looks is like a Lancer EX on attacked; somehow crossed between the Mitsubishi Outlander—-as it shares the same DNA and strong resemblance of its front, radiator […]