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- A Symmetry of Form and Function: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Wagon
  July 2010
  Wagons have never been in high style in the Philippine market, and this is a good thing if you’re the type of driver that Subaru is looking for....
- Captivating Mike: 2010 Chevy Captiva All Wheel Drive Diesel
  July 2010
  With its Chevy logo well displayed on the grille, its curvy headlights perfectly blended in with those distinct hood and fender lines, and its swooping silver plate on the lower black bumper -- this car is definitely worth a second glance....
- Life Extension: 2010 Ford Focus TDCi Sedan
  July 2010
  I was finally given a chance to drive the new Ford Focus Ghia TDCi sedan...I knew that it would be very different from my 4-speed hatchback. Now was my chance to compare and see if I made the right choice 3 years ago....
- The Best of C! Drive
  June 2010
  Taking a look at the last 8 years through our rearview mirror...
- Force Fed Hubris: 2010 Mercedes Benz C200 CGI
  June 2010
  Our first real world test of Mercedes’ new range of BlueEFFICIENCY engines was with the new E250 CGI...Now Mercedes has engineered the same solution to the C-class...
- Composed Reboot: 2010 Nissan Murano Z51
  June 2010
  When the first generation Nissan Murano (Z50) launched back in 2002, its fluid body did project its namesake quite effectively...Now on its second chance, they have done it right...
- Typically American: 2010 Lincoln MKZ
  May 2010
  If Toyota have Lexus, and Nissan have Infinity, Lincoln can be considered Ford’s business class division....
- The Original Hot Hatch: VW Golf GTi
  May 2010
  Not to be confused by the much smaller Mini Cooper, it was Volkswagen back in 1974 with their very first Golf that started the enigmatic hot hatch...
- The Straight Cross
  May 2010
  James finally got the chance to drive the local version of the Mazda 2 1.5R hatchback and I got a hold of the much awaited 4-door sedan...
- Essentially British: MINI Cooper
  April 2010
  The original Mini was designed by Sir Isaac Issigonis to be a small, fuel efficient automobile...
- Frog Prince: 2010 GMC Terrain SLE-2
  April 2010
  I’m not altogether sure who they were trying to appeal to when they were designing the GMC Terrain, but the good news is that something this unattractive usually comes with a great personality...
- Fool's Gold: 2010 Ford Mustang Convertible
  April 2010
  Roads seem too short, corners not twisty enough, life not long enough… yup, there really is something special about this car. Just not in gold...
- The Undercard Champ: 2010 Kia Forte SX Sedan
  April 2010
  We tested the 156bhp 2.0 liter Kia Forte EX sedan earlier in the year and were so impressed with the car and its willing engine...Now we drove the more desirable SX version...
- Urban Life: 2010 Mitsubishi Strada GLS Sport
  April 2010
  The attitude towards needing a pickup suddenly turned to wanting one when Mitsubishi rolled out the all-new Strada...
- Alluring Propositions: 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDi and Golf TDi
  April 2010
  Acceleration is even more impressive than many proper sports cars....Then there’s the fuel consumption...
- The Return of the King: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 Sedan
  April 2010
  Except for granted budget issues and having not driven the all-new BMW 5-series yet, there is no other reason for me not to declare the reestablished king of the premium mid-size cars!
- Embracing the Hatchback Culture: Hyundai i30 CVVT
  March 2010
  Why are hatchbacks so popular in Europe? Is it because of practicality, flexibility, efficiency, or the tight spaces European cities are known for?
- Archipelago Exploration: 2010 Ford Everest 3.0 Limited with NAVI
  March 2010
  How come 9 out of 10 potential mid-size 4x4 SUV buyers ask our opinions on whether they should buy either a Toyota>Fortuner or Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
- Surfing The Hybrid Wave: 2010 Ford Fuzion Hybrid
  March 2010
  We have been testing every Hybrid and alternative fuel car for years now, and they are getting much better...
- Looking the Part: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X MR
  March 2010
  It came as a surprise that I was going to get my hands on this special car without knowing it, even just for half a day...
- Smart, Fun, and Sassy!: 2010 Toyota Prius
  February 2010
  Our government must enforce its Clean Air laws properly once and for all... Forget the “anti-poor” arguments, if we don’t address our air pollution it would be ANTI-LIFE!!!
- Boma Ye!: 2010 Mazda CX-9
  February 2010
  My love affair with the CX-9 happened a couple of years ago when I test rode it with racecar driver, Dominic Uy...I didn’t know anything else about the CX-9 then except that it was very stylish...
- The Forgotten One: 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4
  February 2010
  The compact SUV is the most popular and the most competitive segment in the market..But such competition wasn’t the case in the mid-90s when one brand stood out...
- The Promise of Tomorrow: 2009 Mazda6 2.5i
  January 2010
  As we look forward to the heavily updated Mazda 3 and the fun and agile Mazda 2, we decided to review its bigger sedan brother before it too goes through another revision...
- The Blizzard Cometh: Foton Blizzard 4x4
  January 2010
  Don’t be surprised if the Foton Blizzard looks a bit familiar. Foton based its pickup on the Isuzu Fuego, even the engine is derived from the Fuego engine as well...
- Stealth Entry: 2010 Kia Mohave EX 4x4
  January 2010
  Kia didn’t even bother launching the local version called the Mohave. They simply started to sell it as an indent order through dealership inquires...
- The Galant Grows Up: 2009 Mitsubishi Galant SE
  January 2010
  The latest Mitsubishi Galant is an interesting car to me. I’d only driven it just now..Objectively speaking, it’s a rather good car both to drive and to own...