Yes, we all agree that pick up truck is inherently designed to be a basic workhorse. They’re tough, reliable, powerful, and built for those who want to play in muddy ruts on weekends. No doubt, they’ve belonged to the outback family. But nowadays we’ve seen technology makes drastic and radical improvements—much […]
We have good news to all superbike enthusiasts! Ducati Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Ducati bikes in the country, has recently unveiled its budget-price middleweight bike—the Ducati Monster 795—specifically developed for the Asian market. Combining the engine of the 796 and the chassis of the 696, the new M795, as it is called, is […]
Drinking water is the easiest way to regulate the human body’s normal temperature, and is the easiest way to get rid of waste. However, due to weathering from the elements on water pipelines, most tap water has myriad elements that, when ingested in large amounts, can be harmful in the long run. The solution […]
HTC Rhyme now in the PH for Php25,000 The HTC Rhyme strays from the usual smartphone spec horserace. Instead of hyping up what’s inside the phone, HTC is focusing on the peripherals, design, and complimentary accessories. This is definitely refreshing and it gives the company more leeway for marketing, branding, and positioning. Specs Before we […]
It really wasn’t too long when our EIC tested Nissan’s premium executive car, the Teana 250XL. In that test, he describes the Teana as one of his “wish-list” cars. Perhaps I’ve been good the rest of the year because Nissan made sure that I get to experience that same rocking weekend with their new […]
Geox, the Italian company known worldwide for products that uniquely combine breathability and style, recently announces that it will be renewing its contract with the Red Bull Racing team for another two years. Under this contract, the company will be creating and supplying the drivers, and the entire team, with high-tech breathable footwear with the […]
Toyota has found a way to offer all that space (with seating for up to five) while still providing decent fuel efficiency on their 2011 Toyota RAV4. Although the RAV4 was one of the older designs in the compact crossover segment, it still convinced this writer right away that the vehicle still appeals to […]
Samsung Omnia W Windows Phone Samsung is on a roll! They’ve been releasing products left and right including new camera, Android smartphones, and tablets. Now we can add a Windows phone to that list with the Samsung Omnia W. This will launch first in Italy and hopefully we’ll see this in the Philippines in Q4. […]
If we talked about vehicle transformation, Kia is always on my top list. It was in 2008 when I first drive the Kia Sorento. Back then I was totally impressed on how Koreans had improved their vehicles. Who would ever forget Kia’s best-selling subcompact car (the CD Pride) early in the 90’s? The diminutive car, […]
Bold, intelligent, and pricey. That’s the Mercedes-Benz GLK sport-utility vehicle. Sharing its platform with the C-Class, the GLK holds a distinct position of rugged-looking SUV that drives like a car and feels much like a tall station wagon. The GLK is for those who want to unleash their inner brutes; those who want to leave […]
Produced as a direct competitor to the luxury sport sedans of the leading European luxury marques, the Lexus IS 300 was designed with a greater performance emphasis typically seen on Japanese luxury vehicles. At first glance, it looks like a typical Euro-brand car like the Audi A4, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and the 3 series of […]
I continue with my search for products that provide us with good value. I know that I often say that we should save, save and save (and invest too) but we also need to spend. It is very impractical to say that we should not spend on things we need…what we should do is […]