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Why Honda does not need Superman
by Manny N. de los Reyes - July 5, 2006 - 12:00am
With apologies to the Daily Planet and Lois Lane, I paraphrase Ms. Lane’s Pulitzer prize-winning title in a brazen attempt to focus attention to a new car that, in all honesty, probably does not need any more...
My thoughts on the 2nd Car of the Year winners
by Manny N. de los Reyes - April 26, 2006 - 12:00am
The envelopes have been opened and the winners of the 2nd Car of the Year — Philippines (held last March 30 at the Rockwell Tent) are now proudly showing off their all-glass trophies. Now, one of the most frequently...
My thoughts on the 2nd Car of the Year winners
by Manny N. de los Reyes - April 26, 2006 - 12:00am
The envelopes have been opened and the winners of the 2nd Car of the Year — Philippines (held last March 30 at the Rockwell Tent) are now proudly showing off their all-glass trophies. Now, one of the most frequently...
Chevrolet: Bowtie or bust
by Manny N. de los Reyes - June 29, 2005 - 12:00am
Fashion-wise, the bowtie probably ranks as the least used clothing accessory for most Filipinos. Mention "formal attire" and most of us whip out our jusis and pina-cloth barongs in a heartbeat.
A safety feature we ought to have
by Manny N. de los Reyes - June 1, 2005 - 12:00am
Pop quiz: What is the single most effective safety feature — passive or active — found in cars today? If you answered "seatbelt," you’re correct! But that wasn’t too hard. Next question:...
Finally, a world-class motor show hits town
by Manny N. de los Reyes - May 4, 2005 - 12:00am
It’s always a good thing to have a car show, whether big or small. And, judging from the usual massive attendance at these events, one does not need to be a car enthusiast to wander inside a hall and ogle at...
Common sense anti-traffic measures
by Manny N. de los Reyes - April 6, 2005 - 12:00am
I’m sure I’m not the only one who has observed this lately, but the traffic from mid-morning till just before rush hour in the late afternoon has gotten so bad — particularly on the southbound lane...
A close look at the Car(s) of the Year
by Manny N. de los Reyes - March 9, 2005 - 12:00am
Well, the envelopes have been handed out and have been ripped apart. And the winner is… (drum roll)… the Honda Accord 3.0 V6!
Ten millimetres of heaven…
by Manny N. de los Reyes - September 15, 2004 - 12:00am
The rev meter needle of the metallic beige Toyota Corolla Altis 1.8 I was driving went steadily around the zone: 3000 rpm…4000 rpm…5000rpm…6000…6500 rpm. On the left side of the instrument panel,...
The Volkswagen Touareg: SUV of the Year
by Manny N. de los Reyes - August 11, 2004 - 12:00am
Recently introduced in the Philippines, the VW Touareg luxury off-road vehicle represents a vehicle concept, which blazes new trails at the high end of the SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) market. Unlike the familiar...
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