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        • Sibling Harmony: The Mazda CX-7
          December 2009
          The CX-7 resembles  a Mazda6 blessed with a higher ground clearance.
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        • Things You Need to Know About Your Car Insurance
          December 2009
          Owning a motor vehicle is the only privilege where you are required to buy insurance...
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        • Classic Ramblings: Porsche 914: Collecting 40 Years
          December 2009
          Look into 40 years of VW and Porsche collaboration forming the supercars of the present...
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        • Car Theft Cases Rise Due to Ondoy, Elections
          December 2009
          Still reeling from the catastrophic losses brought about by tropical storm Ondoy last September, the country’s motor car insurers are now bracing themselves for another major problem...
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        • The Battle Continues
          December 2009
          This is the part where we usually write something epic about the upcoming story...
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        • The Battle Continues: Mitsubishi Lancer EX GT
          December 2009
          When we think of a car in the local market in terms of practicality, fun and performance, the Mitsubishi Lancer has always come to mind...
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        • The Battle Continues: Subaru Impreza 2.0R
          December 2009
          The Subaru brand, especially the Impreza name is synonymous with the World Rally Championship or WRCIt has won numerous rallies throughout the years...
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        • The Battle Continues: Conclusion
          December 2009
          Lancer versus Impreza- who doesn’t love this rivalry? Now that the Impreza is available as a sedan, there’s always a reason for matching them up...
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        • Classic Ramblings: The Alfa Romeo SZ
          November 2009
          The Alfa Romeo SZ: monstrosity or work of art? Opinions may vary depending on who you talk to, but here is an impassioned take on the Alfa Romeo by our classics editor Chris Tio.
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        • The Red Baron
          November 2009
          If you really enjoyed something wouldn’t you want to spend as much time as possible with it? How does over 4,000 test kilometers behind the steering wheel of BMW’s new 555bhp X6 M sound?
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        • Close to Everyday Auto Utopia: 2010 Toyota Prius
          October 2009
          Its modern and quiet demeanor leaves you feeling like you've driven something from the distant future
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        • Coming Out Swinging: 2010 Kia Sorento
          October 2009
          The Kia Sorento is not content with quietly entering the market. It has its projector lamps aimed squarely at the Montero Sport and the Fortuner.
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        • Five Then Finito:Pagani Zonda Cinque
          September 2009
          C! Magazine gets dibs to drive one of only five - yes, FIVE - Pagani Zonda Cinques. How was the ride? Get the skinny right here.
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        • Spectacularly Pivotal: 2009 Ferrari 612 Scalgllietti
          September 2009
          Incredibly, almost in a blink of an eye, it’s been over 5 years since the roll- out of Ferrari’s spectacularly pivotal product, the 612 Scaglietti.
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        • Mark1: Mazda MX-5 First Generation
          September 2009
          The classic definition of the traditional sports car is quite simple: lightweight construction, front-engine, rear wheel drive and accessibility both in price and performance.
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        • Transcendental Exhilaration: Kia Soul
          September 2009
          Boxes on Wheels aren't supposed to be this fun, but the Soul proves otherwise
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        • The 5th C! Awards: Class 1: Mini Compact
          August 2009
          The i10 is powered by a very capable 65bhp, 1.1-liter gasoline engine mated to a manual transmission.
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        • The 5th C! Awards Class 2: Sub Compact
          August 2009
          The ever-popular Honda Jazz has managed to blur the lines between a sedan, wagon and an MPV- all wrapped in a sub-compact body.
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        • The 5th C! Awards: Class 3: Compact
          August 2009
          Making its mark strongly felt in the compact car segment is the Ford Focus TDCi Powershift by offering the first twin-clutch style gearbox for the masses.
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        • The 5th C! Awards: Class 4: Premium Compact
          August 2009
          Previous model Impreza WRXs were always considered beasts, but when the current model began life as a hatchback, the turboed animal was tamed.
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        • The 5th C! Awards: Class 5: Executive
          August 2009
          For sometime the Honda Accord was often in the shadows of its Toyota archrival, but the current iteration now has what it takes to become the boardroom bigshot benchmark.
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        • The 5th C! Awards: Class 6: Premium Sedan
          August 2009
          The inherent uniqueness of the IS 300 lies in the fact that it can seamlessly mix premium segment exclusivity with low key liveability and serious performance...
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        • The 5th C! Awards: Class 7 Premium Executive Sedan
          August 2009
          The LS 460L may be Lexus’ current standard bearer, but the GS 460 presents itself as an alternate standard bearer due to its outstanding balance between heart pounding performance and passenger comfort.
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        • The 5th C! Awards: Class 8: Sport Sedan-Coupe
          August 2009
          If anyone ever said Hyundai was just constrained to simple subcompacts or family-friendly SUVs, they must be hiding somewhere by now.
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        • The 5th C! Awards: Class 9: Premium Sport Sedan/Coupe
          August 2009
          Bearing the mark of the M is no joke as these meticulously engineered vehicles embody what a shot of adrenalin means for the folks in Munich.
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        • The 5th C! Awards: Class 10: Premium Luxury Sedan
          August 2009
          When it comes to silence, refinement, technology, smoothness and comfort, the Lexus LS460L has become the benchmark to beat.
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        • The 5th C! Awards: CLASS 11: Sports Car
          August 2009
          Audi has successfully created a supercar within sportscar price. Introducing the R8. Stunning design and cutting edge technology is what this car’s all about.
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        • The 5th C! Awards: Class 12 Cabriolet/GT
          August 2009
          Despite bearing a fixed roof, the Porsche 911 Targa 4S more than makes up for the lack of one with a left field solution to the age old coupe-or-convertible problem.
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        • The 5th C! Awards: Class 13 Supercar
          August 2009
          The best Ferrari ever? Well, some purists may disagree. But it could very well be the most successful Ferrari ever made. 
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        • The 5th C! Awards: Class 14 Multi-Purpose Vehicle
          August 2009
          Built for anything and undoubtedly used for anything, the Toyota Innova presents a strong case in the MPV market.
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        • The 5th C! Awards: Class 15 Pickups
          August 2009
          A compelling combination of a powerful engine, bold styling, and new levels of comfort and utility never before seen or experienced in this segment make the Navarra one tough act to follow.
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        • The 5th C! Awards: Class 16 Compact SUV (5-seater)
          August 2009
          The newest entry in this very competitive segment, the Forester sheds its boxy-looking exterior for a more modern and edgier SUV silhouette that has attracted a lot of following.
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        • The 5th C! Awards: Class 18 Midsize SUV
          August 2009
          It’s far from Forester levels of fun and excitement, but the Tribeca wasn’t meant to be a bigger Forester. It still has the same great Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, the backbone of Subaru’s success in the World Rally Championship...
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        • The 5th C Awards: Class 19 Fullsize SUV
          August 2009
          Beefed up behemoth

          There may be jolting shifts in customer automotive preferences these days, but the Ford Expedition – now featuring an additional 375.92 mm in length
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        • The 5th C! Awards: Class 20 Premium Compact SUV
          August 2009
          From appearances alone, the GLK already stands out with a boxier and more angular appearance. Yet it’s not one set in stone as a choice of packages for a rugged off-road look or a far more urban approach
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        • The 5th C! Awards: Class 21 Premium SUV
          August 2009
          When size truly does matter, look no further than the Lexus LX570.
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        • The 5th C! Awards: CLASS 22 – COMPACT PEOPLE CARRIER
          August 2009
          First launched in 2005 and updated last year, the APV Type-II is now much better and much more competitive in the segment.
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        • The 5th C! Awards: Class 24 Fullsize People Carrier
          August 2009
          The 2nd generation Starex, released in 2007, has taken a big leap in terms of self-improvement making it a superior vehicle to its impressive predecessor.
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        • The 5th C! Awards: Class 25 Premium Super SUV
          August 2009
          Like a finely honed athlete, the Cayenne GTS takes the performance and excitement of the naturally aspirated Cayenne S to higher levels.
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        • ROADSTER!: Mazda MX-5 20th Anniversary Edition
          July 2009
          While it resembled the current MX-5 in most respects, this new one was slightly different. It appeared to be more capable. Aggressive.
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        • Exceeding Perfection
          July 2009
          The 599 GTB Fiorano was already sensational but Ferrari ceases to rest on its laurels..The HGTE package made an already perfect supercar even better...
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        • The Benchmark: Honda CR-V 2.4L 4x4 (Stepping Up)
          June 2009
          In its third iteration, the Honda CR-V is a love it or hate it CUV when it comes to the exterior...
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        • Reinvention Archetype: Ford Escape XLT A/T 4x4 (Stepping Up)
          June 2009
          Since its introduction in 2003, the Ford Escape has undergone a bevy of reinventions to itself, most recently as a multi-road utility vehicle.
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        • Rally Car in Disguise: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT (Stepping Up)
          June 2009
          When it comes to broadening their line-up of cars, some try to adapt their cars to their respective market niches, and much of that essence is lost in translation...
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        • Resting on its Laurels: Toyota Rav4 4WD (Stepping Up)
          June 2009
          3 generations into its existence, and the Rav4 remains a market leader in today’s crop of compact sport utility vehicles. This hard to hate CUV actually started it all...
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        • No Surprises: Subaru Forester 2.5XT (Stepping Up)
          June 2009
          So which CUV takes the one-upmanship game far above all the others?
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        • Stepping Up: The CUV Comparo
          June 2009
          It’s been 18 months since that December episode of C!, and now the Outlander is facing determined, more mature, more powerful opposition. Can it hold up?
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        • Traffic Stopper: 2009 Volvo XC60
          June 2009
          As I scanned the Qantas valet parking lot in Perth Airport, darting my eyes impatiently from one steel shape to another, I felt a bit like Angelina Jolie waiting for delivery of her next adopted child.
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        • Fight Club: The 300 hp Club
          June 2009
          We just love pushing cars to the limit whether they’re subcompact hatchbacks, family cars or even pick up trucks. But now we up the ante. Enter the 300hp club…
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        • Standing Tall: Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 GLX (Stepping Up)
          June 2009
          When the 2nd generation Outlander debuted a couple years back, we were supremely impressed… so much so that it was a unanimous choice for our CUV comparo
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        • Charge of the Dark Horses: Lexus GS460 vs Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
          May 2009
          It wasn't that long ago when the premium mid-size sedan market was limited to a predominantly German field. Until now that a brand new badge has joined the game and an old competitor has got a new bad boy.
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        • The 400HP Club: Lexus IS F v BMW M3 Coupe v Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG
          May 2009
          Over 400hp each. One racing driver. One track.
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        • Define Emotion: Jaguar XF 4.2L V8 (Charge of the Dark Horses)
          May 2009
          Is it a feeling you get behind the wheel? Absolutely. Does it radiate from the interior? It’s definitely part of it. With the Jaguar XF, it all starts with style.
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        • The Sultan of Subtle: Lexus GS460 (Charge of the Dark Horses)
          May 2009
          It may be the baby in the automotive industry at only 20 years old, but Lexus is certainly shaking up the market, especially our own.
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        • Perfection or Emotion: Verdict: Lexus GS460 (Charge of the Dark Horses)
          May 2009
          Take your pick. It’s the classic right brain (emotional) versus left brain (logical) battle. But one has to win.
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        • BMW M3 Coupe (The 400HP Club)
          May 2009
          On to the Battle..The BMW M3 has been a car synonymous with performance ever since the E30 M3 was introduced to enthusiasts in 1986.
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        • Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG (The 400HP Club)
          May 2009
          AMG. Yeah, that’s right, AMG, the elite tuning division of Mercedes-Benz that handles their high performance road and race cars....
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        • Lexus IS F (The 400HP Club)
          May 2009
          There is a new letter in Lexus’ exquisite alphabet, but this one doesn’t speak of luxury....
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        • Micro Machines: The Comprehensive Subcompact Hatch Comparo
          April 2009
          With each car that rolls off a dealer forecourt, the metro is getting tighter and tighter. That can mean one thing: cars have to get smaller...
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        • More Than Adequate: Toyota Yaris 1.5L VVT-i (Micro Machines)
          April 2009
          The Toyota Yaris 1.5 is a very impressive car. It is designed for city use and in that environment it does a fantastic job...
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        • The Reigning Favorite: Suzuki Swift 1.5L VVT 4A/T (Micro Machines)
          April 2009
          There’s no doubt that the Suzuki Swift has had our nod for a long time now. The Swift was one of the pioneers of the fun, sporty small hatch segment...
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        • Case Closed: Honda Jazz 1.5 VTEC (Micro Machines)
          April 2009
          Pretend we are in a court room. The Honda Jazz is being tried whether it should win the subcompact comparo or not.The biggest charge is stated below...
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        • Everything But the Gaunt: Chevrolet Aveo Hatchback 1.5 LT (Micro Machines)
          April 2009
          The Chevrolet Aveo hatchback was a contender in the sporty subcompact segment, but when better competition arrived it became an afterthought...
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        • The Runaway Winner: (Micro Machines)
          April 2009
          Never before has a car completely dominated one of our comparos...
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        • Fortune Seekers
          March 2009
          Take a pick up truck. Cover the bed with some sheet metal. Then slap on a third row of seats.  Presto… a brand new SUV!
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        • Tried and Tested (Fortune Seekers)
          March 2009
          Refreshed for 2009. the Fortuner sports a more luxurious interior with subtle touches like wood-trim finish and a better radio. Steering wheel controls are an added bonus. Third row is a bit cramped and won't fold flat.
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        • A Threat to the Crown (Fortune Seekers)
          March 2009
          Montero Sport possessed the best finished interior, and driver’s will love the power operated seat. It’s a pity it didn’t have steering wheel controls for the radio...
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        • Never Resting (Fortune Seekers)
          March 2009
          Torque on demand was one of the facets we loved with the Everest thanks to the stout motor. Comfort was also surprisingly improved. Everest felt wobbly offroad though. GPS navigation a definite thumbs up
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        • Standing Tall: Mitusibishi Montero Sport 3.2L GLS SE 4x4 (Fortune Seekers)
          March 2009
          It took Mitsubishi overa decade to come up with a replacement for their venerable pick-up-based SUV, but we were thoroughly impressed...
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        • Harmony Defined: 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350
          February 2009
          For the first time, the Mercedes-Benz SLK actually feels like a real sports car...
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