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- Just Reward for the Courageous: 2010 Kia Forte EX
  December 2009
  Kia’s momentum for success seems to be unstoppable; every new car that we have tested from their stable in the past year has surpassed our expectations.
- More Than A Botox Treatment: 2010 Toyota Camry 3.5Q
  December 2009
  For a company that has often been criticized for bland styling, Toyota rarely misses an opportunity to freshen up its models in the middle of their life cycles.
- Far From Being an Entry-Level Bulgogi Bash: 2010 Kia Soul Sport
  December 2009
  The new Kia Soul may be based on the Rio chassis but it is leagues better in every way...
- At Long Last: 2009 BMW Z4 sDrive30i
  December 2009
  The all-new 2009 BMW Z4 is a nifty little sports car offering. It plays the role of successor to the original compact sport car concept at BMW, known as the Z3.
- Blue is Now the New Green: 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTEC
  December 2009
  Blue is now the new Green.” So declares J. Walter Thompson, the largest advertising fi rm in the United States and one of the world’s best marketing and communications companies.
- The Brown Bomber: 2010 Kia Sorento 2.4 4x4
  December 2009
  Like every other woman, for as long as I can remember, I have always had an obsession with SUV’s...
- Leaving a Lasting Impression: 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Sedan
  December 2009
  The biggest difference with this Legacy, versus those over the last 20 years, is that they have their oversized wrap-around headlights aimed straight at the big players...
- A Knockout and a Looker: The 2010 Ford Mustang GT
  November 2009
  A trip to the States lets C! Editor-in-Chief James Deakin get behind the wheel of the latest version of Ford's classic muscle car.
- Kawaii! The 2010 Suzuki Celerio A/T
  November 2009
  Suzuki has always done things small. When you think of Suzuki you think of the Swift, Jimny, Vitara/Grand Vitara, and even the Super Carry...With that, Suzuki has introduced the Celerio.... ..
- Second Wind: The 2009 Kia Sportage LX 4x2
  November 2009
  The current Kia Sportage surprised many when it first came out onto the Philippine streets.
- The Few and the Proud: The 2010 Jeep Commander Overland CRD
  November 2009
  I hope it’s not too late by the time you read this, there are less than 15 units of the new fully-outfitted Jeep Commander Overland CRD editions offered in the country!
- Performance Without Guilt: 2009 Ford Focus POWERSHIFT
  October 2009
  I remember back then when people thought of having either a Mitsubishi Lancer or a Toyota Corolla. No one reminisces much about the Ford Laser and Telstar...
- Youthful Glow: 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC 180 Kompressor
  October 2009
  Mercedes-Benz has been in the country for a very long time and symbolizes the benchmark of luxury. It’s probably the single brand with the most loyalists...
- The CLK is Dead; Long Live the E-Coupe: 2009 Mercedes-Benz E550 Coupe
  October 2009
  The all-new Mercedes Benz E-Class Coupé is seriously slick and very clever.
- 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT-8
  September 2009
  Our editor-at-large Michael Lhuillier muscles around California in the 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT-8....
- Modern Rendition of a Wagon: 2009 Mercedes Benz GL 550
  September 2009
  Just as world demand for large SUV’s and trucks begins to wane, due to higher gas prices and a tough economy, Mercedes Benz continues to make great strides to build on its GL class...
- Defying the Odds: 2009 Isuzu Alterra 4x4 A/T
  August 2009
  It may be hard to believe but the Isuzu Alterra actually has a longer wheelbase than a Chevrolet Suburban, making it the longest in the Philippine auto industry...
- Silent Dignity: 2009 Lexus ES350
  August 2009
  It’s not uncommon for a car reviewer to perceive the Lexus ES 350 as merely an upscale, (and up-priced) clone of Toyota’s Camry 3.5Q. Or is it?
- Shifting like Jenson: Honda Civic 1.8 S A/T
  July 2009
  At the end of the main straight heading into Turn 1, carrying speed in excess of a buck twenty, I set the car up for a long sweeping left-hander.
- Hopping on the Bandwagon: 2009 Ford Ranger 2.5L XLT 4x2 Trekker
  July 2009
  Let me put it this way. A pick up truck is a workhorse. They’re meant to bear the brunt of the daily heavy-duty workload, meant to be muddied up...
- Best Enjoyed Behind: 2009 Isuzu Alterra 4x2 M/T
  July 2009
  You can never tell a Filipino to pack light for a trip. It’s like saying pasalubongs are just a gift idea and not a requirement.
- A Grand Time: 2009 Toyota Hiace Super Grandia
  July 2009
  Our latest kinsfolk jaunt required a vehicle passenger capacity of 11 and at times like these…who you gonna call?
- Minivan on a Budget: 2009 Toyota Innova 2.5V
  July 2009
  It’s no secret that the Innova has been an ace up Toyota’s sleeve. Think about it. Is it a minivan, an MPV or an AUV?
- Flex Appeal: 2009 Ford Flex
  June 2009
  If there’s one good thing to have come out of this financial and oil crisis it would have to be that it has spawned some very sensible vehicles.
- On the Edge: 2009 Lincoln MKX
  June 2009
  Toyota have Lexus. Nissan have Infinity. Honda have Acura. But if it were a snazzy Ford you’re after, well that would be a Lincoln...
- Walking Tall: 2008 Mazda CX-9
  June 2009
  With a mildly tweaked replacement just over the horizon, we take a second look at Mazda’s eye-catching SUV. A couple of years into its tour of duty and we still find ourselves pleased...
- True Sporting Car: 2009 Mazda MX-5
  June 2009
  The Mazda Miata MX5 is a true sporting car success story, one that any sport car manufacturer would like to lay claim to.
- Sitting Pretty: 2009 Toyota Previa 2.4Q
  June 2009
  Don’t fix it if it ain’t broke. The saying sure seems to apply to the recently released 2009 Previa. This customary mid-life make-over sure doesn’t have “new” written all over it.
- Seoul Patrol: 2009 Kia Borrego
  June 2009
  Just when you thought that everyone was downsizing, along comes Kia, introducing their biggest SUV ever...
- Celebrity Status: Volvo C30
  May 2009
  4 minutes is not a long. But for a vehicle to enjoy 4 minutes of fame on the big screen, it’s definitely something Volvo should be proud of...
- About Time: Toyota Corolla Altis 2.0V
  May 2009
  Every forty seconds, another new Corolla rolls off a dealer’s lot. Ok, maybe it doesn’t happen as precisely as that but you get the idea.
- The Continental Drift of the American Swede: Lincoln MKS
  May 2009
  If you were to ask your folks or older friends and family about Lincoln, the default response would be a reference to land yachts of yesteryear...
- Extra Large: Ford Expedition EL
  May 2009
  As if the previous Expeditions weren’t big enough to have their own population census survey stickers on them, along comes the stretch version that is almost big enough to have its own garden and porch...
- Standout Knockout: Dodge Nitro RT 4.0
  May 2009
  Since the introduction of the butch version of a stretched Jeep Liberty a couple of years ago, the Dodge Nitro has been a breakout success...
- Powered Up: Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan
  May 2009
  There has been much debate over Subaru’s decision to come out with the hatch version of their cult classic, rally-proven sedans...
- The Real Challenge: Dodge Challenger RT
  May 2009
  Have you ever lusted after a car? I mean, really, really lusted? I’m talking about that hot cheerleader-type in the dorm next to you that you really stand a sober chance with...
- Hospitality Perfected: Lexus LS460L
  May 2009
  The Lexus LS460L is Japanese hospitality at its absolute finest. Unlike their counterparts in the luxury segment, there’s nothing intimidating or pretentious about the LS460L.
- The Menacing Pony
  April 2009
  When you hear the raspy baritone sound of the V8, feel the tingling pulses through the aluminum gear knob, and the slight vibration in the bucket seat, all in unison, you know you’re driving something real special!
- The Roadster Standard: 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550
  April 2009
  The question isn’t whether the new Mercedes Benz SL550 (R230) is a good car… but if it’s a great car...
- In the Pantheon of the Greats: Lexus LX570
  April 2009
  Now, now, before you judge this expensive book by its cover, let me go on record to say that the LX570 is much more than the sum of its extensive and expensive parts...
- The Driver's Choice: Honda Accord 3.5
  April 2009
  Power is nothing without control. No, I am not quoting a Pirelli ad. Rather, these words echoed in my mind as I flog the range topping Accord through a sweeping left-hander doing triple digit speeds...
- Superiority Complex: Honda City 1.5 E
  April 2009
  People have been saying a lot of nice things about this car lately. Some rave about the increased cabin space. Some love the impressive creature comforts....
- All Around Cruiser: 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 Convertible
  April 2009
  Driving through California’s Coastal highway system is always an exhilarating experience... Now, cruising along in a 382 hp Mercedes Benz convertible is just what the doctor ordered...
- More For Less: 2009 Honda City 1.3S
  March 2009
  Instead of sulking in the corner of their air-conditioned showrooms and fighting back with corporate jargon to justify themselves, they came back with one of the most radically improved designs in decades...
- Boondock Bling: Isuzu D-MAX Boondock Edition
  March 2009
  There’s an old song called “Down in the Boondocks,” sung by Billy Joe Royal back in ’65. It seems apt then that Isuzu named their latest special edition D-Max "Boondock Edition"..
- Off the Beaten Path: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
  March 2009
  The lineage of Jeep goes back more than 60 years, used as a military vehicle to transport World War 2 soldiers and supplies over very rough terrain.
- BETRAYING IT'S HEFT: Subaru Tribeca
  February 2009
  I don't know if its just me, but ever since Toyota bought 18% of Subaru, the cars seem to have gotten 18% better looking.