Monthly Archives: December 2009

This 4×4 Ride Says: “I Eat Typhoon Ondoy for Breakfast!” | Best Off Roader – 2009 Manila Auto Salon

Jeff

This ride has been aptly named “Ondoy” for its sheer size, ride height, and massive proportions. If typhoon Ondoy were to strike again, this ride would be more than capable of tackling most of the stuff Ondoy could throw in. (More…)

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Best Mini Cooper – 2009 Manila Auto Salon

Best Mini - 2009 Manila Auto Salon - Right Side

The 2009 Manila Auto Salon has featured the most beautiful cars in the country, all gathered under one roof. And of the number of Classic Mini Coopers in the show, it’s this baby that stood out. And why shouldn’t it? (More…)

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This is what you get if you TRDize a Toyota Fortuner

TRD Fortuner Front

The Toyota Fortuner: the best-selling SUV in the Philippines as well as in Thailand. Sponsor’s Ads: Back to regular programming… Toyota Racing Development (TRD): Toyota’s in-house tuning shop responsible for improving street cars for more performance, and supporting Toyota’s racing (More…)

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How To Create A Super Muscle Car – The Pinoy Way

Corolla KE10 Side 4AG

First of all, for the uninitiated, let’s define what a Super Muscle Car is. If you’re a Discovery Turbo fan, and you watch “Wrecks to Riches“, then you know who Barry White is. As the person who coined together the (More…)

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Why put 28-inch Wheels on a Hummer H2? BECAUSE WE CAN!

Hummer H2 on 28s Side

This is a Hummer H2. You don’t see one of these babies on our local roads very often. So if one happens pass by, people take notice. But then the H2 is also marketed as an off-road vehicle! So why (More…)

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DMF Drift at Formula D Thailand (Nov 7-8, 2009) Part 2

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2009 L.A. Auto Show: Fast Lane Daily’s pick of the Top 10 Cars

Fast Lane Daily’s Top 10 of the LA Auto Show: 10: Mazda 2 9: Audi R8 Spyder 8: Chevrolet Cruze 7: Cadillac CTS Coupe 6: Dodge Viper 5: Lexus LF-A 4: Jaguar XJ 3: Mercedes SLS Gullwing 2: Porsche Boxster (More…)

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If Nissan S14 Silvias came like This from the factory, I’m pretty sure you’d want one for yourself.

Hubert

Ah yes, the Nissan Silvia S14. This is one of the reasons why Nissan is highly favored in the car tuning industry. It’s very easy to fall in love with it. The SR20DET engine is a magnificent wonder, and has (More…)

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Ken Block – Gymkhana Two Project, The Infomercial! – DC Shoes

On this advertisement for DC Shoes, Superstar Rally Driver Ken Block drives a 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX STi prepared by Crawford Performance. Just how powerful is this ride? How does 566 WHP and 611 Torque feel for you? If you (More…)

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Subaru Impreza wearing Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R Wheels

Impreza on GT-R wheels

Have you ever seen OEM wheels from other car brands installed on cars they didn’t come on? Like Toyota Corollas wearing Honda Civic wheels, or Mitsubishi Lancers wearing Honda Accord wheels? Looks awkward doesn’t it? But here’s one example of (More…)

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