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- Mini Cooper: Hip and fun - but overpriced and unreliable Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:40PMFrom its high original price tag, the Mini Cooper Convertible has dropped to about half of what it cost three years ago. For the full review, please click on the link below
- Roaring Beasts Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:22AM Kawasaki Motors Philippines takes bike fans on a wild ride with its newly-engineered leisure bikes.
- LaCrosse with eAssist uses less fuel - but costs more Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:24AMBattery-boosted sedan features less power and refinement but gets better gas mileage than a regular LaCrosse
- 2011 Infiniti G25x Sedan, an AutoWeek Drivers Log Car Review: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:34AMDIGITAL EDITOR ANDREW STOY: I'm not sure what Infiniti is aiming for with this 2011 G25x sedan.
- Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for All-New 2012 Versa Sedan Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:00AMNissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing for the all-new, totally redesigned Nissan Versa Sedan â with the lowest starting M.S.R.P.* in America** at just $10,990. Â Rather than a stripped-down entry-level vehicle at that price, the Versa Sedan 1.6 S 5MT includes standard air conditioning, 6-way adjustable driver's seat, AM/FM/CD/Aux-in audio system and an advanced 1.6-liter 4-cylinder ...
- 2012 Fiat 500C Review Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:38PMSurprises come in small packages. The Fiat 500C Lounge Cabrio, priced at $22,495 fully loaded, drives like a kart racer and looks like an oversized ladybug. No other car in recent memory elicited quite so many smiles. People stopped, pointed, looked perplexed, and even laughed when we drove by, in a good way.
- PHOTOS: Toyota Liva gives Swift run for its money? Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 4:16AMWill the latest hatchback from the stable of Toyota -- Etios Liva -- generate a phenomenal response? Let's find out...
- Here comes the Hyundai Elantra! Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:56AMHyundai Elantra MANILA, Philippines -- K-Pop (Korean pop) stars have taken the country by storm; concerts of Korean hip-hop groups that visited the country recently were standing-room-only events. That came at the heels of Korean telenovelas that swept the country off its feet. And now the time has come for Korean cars to take center stage, this time on Philippine roads – with the arrival of ...
- Hyundai's luxurious Equus Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:34AMThe only thing missing from the 2011 Hyundai Equus luxury sedan is a traditional luxury brand badge like a Mercedes star or a Jaguar leaping cat. But with everything else that's packed into Hyundai's new, impressive flagship vehicle, maybe an old-style luxury brand badge is overrated.
- Hyundai's Flagship Sedan Busts Barriers Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 1:34PMThe only thing missing from the 2011 Hyundai Equus luxury sedan is a traditional luxury brand badge like a Mercedes star or a Jaguar leaping cat. But with everything else that's packed into Hyundai's new, impressive flagship vehicle, maybe an old-style luxury brand badge is overrated.
- Hyundai's flagship sedan busts barriers Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 11:57AMThe only thing missing from the 2011 Hyundai Equus luxury sedan is a traditional luxury brand badge like a Mercedes star or a Jaguar leaping cat.
- 2011 Equus is feature-filled, big luxury model Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 11:37AMThe only thing missing from the 2011 Hyundai Equus luxury sedan is a traditional luxury brand badge like a Mercedes star or a Jaguar leaping cat. But with everything else that's packed into Hyundai's new, impressive flagship vehicle, maybe an old-style luxury brand badge is overrated.
- New Elantra's impressive sales figures make sense Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 11:25AMGreat-looking compact sedan provides the wind beneath Hyundai’s wings
- European Opel-based Buick Regal gets turbocharged Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 4:25PMBuick comes full circle with its beefed up sports sedan
- Kia Optima hipper than its Hyundai sibling Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 4:09PMKia’s mid-size sedan geared toward a hipper, younger crowd even though it’s is essentially the same as its less cool Hyundai sibling
- Suzuki’s fun Gladius will make you glad all over Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 7:53AMContender... ready! Gladius... ready! It’s time to do battle with the roads! Although, if you are looking for a fight, then you’re probably looking in the wrong place, because everything about this bike screams simplicity – but in a good way – and ease-of-use.
- Hidden Tech That Makes Modern Driving Better Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 6:06AMRead sales brochures for new cars and you'll quickly reach tech overload. The level of gadgetry packed into vehicles these days is stunning, if not overwhelming.
- Extra special Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 2:29AMThe BMW distributor held a massive launch party in the Main Concourse of Ocean Terminal to introduce the all-new BMW 1 Series M Coupe.
- 2011 BMW X5 M Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:15PMUnder the hood of the X5 M is a 555-horsepower twin-turbo V-8 with a deep baritone exhaust note; a churning, accessible torque curve; and an automatic transmission that's without hesitation. It gives the X5 M a character that, oddly enough, given the taller seating position, feels part muscle car, part exotic. Handling, too, defies this vehicle's...
- 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 2:00PMWagons have remained strictly a niche body style in the U.S.; but there's no reason why the 2011 TSX Sport Wagon, a version of the already-great TSX sedan, shouldn't be on more shopping lists. We think that the Acura TSX Sport Wagon, much like the TSX sedan, is one of the best-looking vehicles in Acura's lineup, and this model is also one of the...
- Lexus luxury stands the test of time Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 1:40PMLoaded flagship sedan earns top marks across the board
- Jetta dumbed down, except for the diesel Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 1:24PMSales are soaring but the redesigned and lower-priced Jetta is a shadow of the agile, well-finished car it once was
- MINI Unveils Two-Seat Coupe With Spoiler, Helmet Roof Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 5:12PMJim McDowell has no problem describing what the new MINI Coupe will drive like. "All of our cars drive like a go-kart," McDowell, the head of MINI USA, says. "This one is perhaps the most dramatic MINI yet: It drives like a go-kart and it actually looks like a sports car,
- Bespoke Builder Reinvents Off-Road Icon Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 1:48PMPerched on the edge of a cliff so steep and so high it feels more like you’re piloting a helicopter than a $140,000 custom truck, it’s actually reassuring to think that the vehicle you’re about to drive down it has more in common with pontoon boats, fancy fridges and expensive watches than it does most other land-bound transportation.
- Mercedes targets young blood with C-Class sports coupe Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 7:24AMBenz craves a different demographic with the introduction of a two-door coupe designed to take on BMW’s 3-Series
- Spyder a blast to drive, but lacking in looks Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 7:25AMMitsubishi’s four-seater convertible is fast and well equipped - and it’s not selling very well
- Ford breaks new SUV Territory Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 9:15PMAFTER much recent hype, the new seven-seat Ford Territory SUV has arrived as one of the most important vehicles in Ford's line-up.
- Ford gets it right with revamped car-based SUV Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 4:55PMIt’s a big ride that drives small and is loaded with modern creature comforts and technology
- 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD Advance, an AW Drivers Log Car Review: Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 7:34AMEXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: Now that the NSX is long in the Acura rearview, the 2012 TL SH-AWD is my favorite up-level Honda. This V6 is a real charmer, especially as the revs climb.
- Back in Black: Moto Guzzi Two-Wheeler Revisits a Classic Design Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 11:19PMMeet the last of the original Moto Guzzis. In the 1970s, most motorcycles handled like they had a giant hinge between the wheels.
- 2011 Ford F-150 Platinum Review Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 5:45AMIn the eternal quest for ever-mightier machines of mayhem, the Ford F-150 offers a smooth drive, intelligent extras, and a robust 3.5L V6 engine that’s turbo-charged for fast acceleration. While it’s not quite in the same league as the HD versions from Chevy and GMC (and Ford itself, with the F-250) in terms of towing capacity, this everyday workman’s truck is arguably more technically advanced.
- Ford's Building Its Tiniest Engine Yet Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 1:54PMThe newest member of the Ecoboost family has the displacement of a soda bottle and the power of a four-cylinder.
- Toyota Releases 2012-MY Prius v Specs and Info Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 5:12PMHALF MOON BAY, CA – Toyota released specs and information about its new Prius v, which will go on sale fall of 2011.
- Long-Term Car Introduction: 2011 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0T: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 2:04PMIt arrived a few days after the holidays, wrapped in slinky blue packaging and with a surprise lurking inside: a 274-hp turbo with plenty of pull and punch.
- PCB Terminal Strips provide lever operated terminations. Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 7:55AMRanging from 2-12 poles with lever for each pole, 2706 Series offers tool-free operation. Lifting each lever opens CAGE CLAMP® Spring Pressure unit that remains open for terminating multi-conductor cables into terminal strip. Lowering levers creates audible click, signaling that units are secured. With UL/CSA 30 A/300 V rating and ability to accommodate AWG 24-10 conductors, strips are suited ...
- Unusual design oozed Flex appeal Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 12:55PMCrossover introduced during Ford’s dark days was certainly an eye-catcher
- Extra large truck a poor choice for city driving Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 12:40PMIt’s monster truck madness to drive this beast in the city - not to mention the $200 bill at the gas station for a fill up
- Poland's First Sports Car, Now Dubbed Arrinera, Still in Gestation Three Years Later Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 8:19AMThe Arrinera "supercar," which started life more than three years ago as the Veno "supercar," is still in the pre-production phase. | May 27, 2011 | Arrinera Automotive
- Solid entry Sunday, May 29, 2011 @ 4:05PMIt's been almost two decades since Mercedes-Benz's C-Class model (W202) replaced the "Baby Benz" 190E (W201). In hindsight, the 190E wasn't exactly a cracker, but it did create a new phenomenon in the '80s for Thai motorists because you didn't have to mortgage your house to buy a Mercedes-Benz.
- Mercedes answers the $60,000 question Sunday, May 29, 2011 @ 7:06AMStart talking Benz mid-size sedans, and most readers would be counting themselves out as candidates for one. After all, the C-Class hits $155,000 for the racy AMG model that also sets hearts racing among male execs.
- For $70K, I expected more hustle from this car Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 2:55PMIt’s a gorgeous sport sedan with speed to burn but you’ll want to throttle the throttle
- Toyota Releases 2012-MY Prius v Specs and Info Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 8:53PMHALF MOON BAY, CA – Toyota released specs and information about its new Prius v, which will go on sale fall of 2011.
- Why the Nokia C2-00 won’t reach the Phils? Sunday, May 22, 2011 @ 9:42PM2 pages pageList = new pageList("pageList",2,10,1,"http://www.yugatech.com/blog/feed/page/"); It’s been months, actually close to a year, since the first dual-SIM of Nokia was announced but the handset has not yet seen the light of day. The Nokia C2-00 has not yet been released in the Philippines and no word when it will be out (so sorry to all those who have been ...
- Torque Android Phones : Price, Specs, Features - Dual SIM, WiFi, TV Sunday, May 22, 2011 @ 2:21PMLocal handset company, Torque Mobile , has just joined the Android smartphone race by releasing two ' Droidz ' with dual SIM support and mobile TV functionality. Check out Torque Droidz Dual -- and Torque Droidz Tandem -- The two phones share practically similar specifications save for screen size and design identity. Both handsets come with Android 2.2 Froyo operating system, 256MB ROM 256 MB ...
- Honda Releases First CR-Z Mugen Photos Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 3:39PMHonda (U.K.) and tuning partner Mugen Euro have revealed the first official photos of the supercharged CR-Z Mugen hybrid that will be publicly unveiled this summer at the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed.
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS four-door coupe to start at $71,300 Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 12:50PMThe 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS four-door coupes will offer better fuel efficiency. They are available later this year, but they don't come cheap.
- Acura MDX a loaded luxury SUV with solid resale value Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 3:40PMLuxury SUV is powerful and safe - but noisy and the controls are wonky but the real deal breaker is its front beak
- The gold standard for minivans, from the inside out Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 5:10AMForget the odd exterior, the flip-up trash ring and countless cubbies make the clever Odyssey a great family hauler
- An entry level machine with real GSX appeal Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 12:38PMRegular readers of these columns will hopefully have followed my recent efforts to get my full motorcycle licence. Well, in case you missed it, I passed, and so the next job is to hop on as many motorcycles as I possibly can and then tell you just how much fun they are to ride.
- Sponsored by Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 12:35PMRegular readers of these columns will hopefully have followed my recent efforts to get my full motorcycle licence. Well, in case you missed it, I passed, and so the next job is to hop on as many motorcycles as I possibly can and then tell you just how much fun they are to ride.