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2012 Osaka Motor Show Part 2

Posted on January 30, 2012 by roberto_minosa
Ticket

And then we enter Intex Osaka. On the main hall was a whole-day concert on stage with different shows. It was surprising to see how crowded the venue was, considering its huge proportions.

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2012 Osaka Motor Show Part 1

Posted on January 27, 2012 by roberto_minosa
Bone-stock NSX in line to park at Intex.

Roberto Minosa reporting live from Intex Osaka. Brought to you by Custom Pinoy Rides and Team A Motorsports. The moment we stepped off the tram, we knew we were going some place epic. It was practically a car show along (More…)

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Curriculum Vitae

Posted on January 26, 2012 by roberto_minosa
Garage

I am Roberto Minosa, fellow Filipino automotive enthusiast currently based in Osaka, Japan. I’ve been here for almost five months as of this writing. Sponsor’s Ads: Back to regular programming… I like being a grease monkey. Back home, I spend (More…)

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Michael KALBO intro

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Michael Kalbo
Porsche turbo S by Michael Kalbo

Note: I’m not very good at introductions. Hi, I’m Michael KALBO, a proud Pinoy photographer currently based in the Midwest, the land of the free and home of the brave USA. I love cars, JDMs Euros Exotics American Muscle… I (More…)

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2005 Toyota bB tricked-out and VIP’d by Euro Garage Motors

Posted on January 9, 2012 by THE aSTIG
2005 Toyota bB VIP by Euro Garage Custom Pinoy Rides

The iconic Toyota bB (or its twin brother the Scion xB) has always had a following amongst the tuner crowd. Based on the Toyota Echo/Yaris/Vios platform, this car probably has the most appeal and charisma compared to its cousins, despite (More…)

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What Would Santa Drive? (To Reach Those Struck By Typhoon Sendong)

Posted on December 26, 2011 by THE aSTIG

Photos from their respective sources (links included) Having a little fun this Christmas season. Just toying with the idea of “What Would Santa Drive if not his sleigh?”. Let’s start! F1 Car? Ferrari Formula 1 Car Santa’s colors, as if (More…)

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2011 Manila Auto Salon Car Show Babes and Models

Posted on November 30, 2011 by THE aSTIG
2011 Manila Auto Salon Car Show Babes and Models Custom Pinoy Rides pic1

With great cars come great women. Especially during car shows such as the 2011 Manila Auto Salon. Check out more photos of the car show babes and models from the event here…

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The Triple Double: 3 Mazda 2′s from MazdaTech Philippines

Posted on October 21, 2011 by THE aSTIG
Mazda 2 MazdaTech Philippines Custom Pinoy Rides

To be honest, the first time I saw a Mazda 2 in person here in the Philippines, I was a bit skeptical about the design. I first saw it from the rear, and it looked to me as if it (More…)

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Miata Club Trip to Tagaytay Highlands (Preview)

Posted on October 12, 2011 by THE aSTIG
Miata Club Tagaytay Highlands Custom Pinoy Rides

Andy Rodriguez (A.Rodriguez Fotografia) and I joined the Miata Club on a trip to Tagaytay Highlands last weekend. It sure was a rainy and foggy trip of sorts, but that didn’t stop us from taking photos. This is just a (More…)

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Awesome Threesome Miata Meeting

Posted on September 24, 2011 by THE aSTIG
MazdaTech Miata Meeting Custom Pinoy Rides

If cars could talk, I wonder what Miatas talk about whenever they meet?

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