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Showing posts with label Travel. Show all posts

December 21, 2024

NAIA Is Ready For Holiday Rush, Announces Raffle For A Brand-New BMW


New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) is gearing up for what is expected to be the busiest holiday travel season at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) this year, as passenger numbers and flights are projected to exceed those recorded during Undas and in the same period in 2023.

November 21, 2024

Universo Ferrari Brings Passion, Performance As A Dynamic Exhibition


Ferrari brings Universo Ferrari, an immersive exhibition, to Southeast Asia for the first time. Showcasing the world of Ferrari encompassing their race cars, sports cars, and even lifestyle, this ultimate display of passion for the Prancing Horse serves as the regional debut of two new Ferrari sportscars: the Ferrari F80 and the Ferrari 12Cilindri (read or watch our first drive).

November 20, 2024

Trust The Car Bro: Driving The Audi Q8 e-Tron From Manila To Baguio (And Back) On A Single Charge


I’ve already driven the Audi Q8 e-tron before; only it was more on fun driving than anything else. I didn’t bother putting it to its limit range-wise, because that would mean I can’t enjoy its 408 horses and 664 Nm of pull. I just treated it like I would my phone: charge it when you have time so that you always have a good amount of range buffer. What I consumed for the day, I made up for by charging it at night.

September 16, 2024

Leaving No One Behind: Inclusion Is Front And Center At The Paris 2024 Games


Here’s a little-known fact: while Paris has hosted three Olympics, 2024 marked the first time the city hosted a Paralympic Games. As experienced in previous host cities, the Games is often seen as an accelerant in improving the accessibility of people with disabilities. And with a promise of hosting a “Games Wide Open,” Paris put that promise front and center.

September 14, 2024

San Miguel Corporation, Incheon Consortium Officially Takes Over NAIA


The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) has officially taken over management and operation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and with it, the task of modernizing the 76-year-old gateway.

September 4, 2024

Driving the Nürburgring Nordschleife Is An N-thusiast’s Dream Come True


I just crossed one off my bucket list. Just when I thought cruising on Highway 1 in the United States and ploughing through the sand dunes in the Sahara Desert couldn’t be topped, I did this: hot laps on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. And mind you, I wasn’t here on the invitation by some German brand, no; I’m here thanks to, of all car companies, Hyundai. Wait, what?

August 27, 2024

Going Higher Than Clouds With The Isuzu D-MAX And Overland Kings


I have no penchant for traveling. My family wasn’t well-off enough to have that kind of hobby. The farthest we got was Batangas simply because that’s my mom’s home province. My only sources of traveling were field trips in school, college projects, and now my work.

August 13, 2024

Team BMW Starts Northern Leg Of Philippine Loop


BMW officially starts the Northern Leg of its Philippine Loop adventure. After successfully conquering two out of eight checkpoints and completing all six RoRo points in the Southern leg, the BMW team is now ready to tackle the remaining challenges of the archipelago.

July 4, 2024

Inside Porsche's Secret Garage In Kallenberg


Tucked amongst a row of nondescript warehouses lies the greatest facility to Porsche-philes: Porsche’s secret garage. Located somewhere in Kallenberg, this warehouse is where Porsche keeps over 700 iconic vehicles, unique machines, and race cars if they’re not on display at the Porsche Museum just a few kilometers away. Here’s the thing: unlike the Museum which grants entry for around 15 euros, this one isn’t open to the public.

February 29, 2024

3 Features That Make A Subaru At Home On The Trails


As far as crossovers and SUVs go, Subarus are just built different. Embracing a more rugged, more adventurous customer set, these vehicles are designed and engineered not just to thrive in the city, but surprisingly, on adventure trails as well.

February 26, 2024

Honda To Open Refreshed Collection Hall On March 1


Honda has completed the renovation of the Honda Collection Hall at the Mobility Resort Motegi in Tochigi, Japan (read our walkthrough). The facility that conveys the history of Honda will re-open to the public on March 1, 2024.

February 4, 2024

2024 Hyundai Stargazer X: The MPV From The Future Takes Road Trips A Notch Higher


One of the good things that resulted from the pandemic is that it reignited a love for the open road and a passion for adventure. Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen a steady rise in people going on roads trips, the opening of beautiful camping grounds and boutique resorts, and the eagerness of the Filipino to explore more of the country than taking flight.

December 10, 2023

GAC Motor PH's #MyEmkooDrive Showcases The Versatility, Comfort Of The Compact SUV


GAC Motor Philippines’ next leg of the #MyEmkooDrive brought the compact SUV to a quick jaunt from Metro Manila to Batangas for some coffee appreciation.

October 31, 2023

Love Cars And Coffee? The Honda Welcome Aoyama Might Be Worth The Visit


Honda fans’ main attraction will always be the Collection Hall in Twin Ring Motegi. However, because getting to Tochigi requires real planning, the Honda Welcome Plaza Aoyama is a great alternative, especially if you find yourself with a couple of hours to spare around Tokyo.

October 10, 2023

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Is A Tito Car And That's Not Such A Bad Thing


On the surface, being labeled as a “Tito’s car” may seem insulting; after all, carmakers are always targeting the youth or youth-oriented demographic. However, in my experience with the all-new Subaru Crosstrek (the crossover formerly known as the Subaru XV), whether it’s by design or accident, its practical packaging and easy-to-drive demeanor make it the great car for those who’ve just hit their mid-forties. Let me explain.

October 3, 2023

Pampanga Food Tripping With The BMW X1, X3, And 3 Series


It’s been eight years since BMW Philippines last held a ride and drive. The last one, if you were old enough to remember, was with the 2 Series Active Tourer way back in 2015. That was a different era: X was still Twitter, Facebook had a timeline (rather than a newsfeed), and there wasn’t any mad rush among motoring journos to hit, “publish” first on any story. Today, we’ve got a maniac in charge of X, Facebook’s now known as Meta, and journalists (me included) are more concentrated on churning out stories than anything else. It’s times like these I yearn for simpler times and thank goodness BMW’s managed to give that even for just one afternoon.

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.

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.

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.

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