We shot the All-New Ford Ranger during the last Ford Club Philippines 10-Year Anniversary. Let me tell you this, I think it looks awesome.

From a styling perspective, I’ve always liked the Toyota Hilux better than the previous rendition of the Ford Ranger. But for this latest version, I’m pretty impressed! It’d be a good platform for any sort of mods you’d like to do with it. Audio, Offroad, Slammed to the ground, or just about anything!

I can’t wait to see modified versions of this in upcoming car shows. Bring it on!

Check out all the features of the All-New Ford Ranger on the Ford Philippines website. Enjoy!

We wrap up the rest of the car photos with Part 3 of the 21st Trans Sport Show coverage. Here we look at cars from Jworks Unlimited, Starbright Bodykits, and other various notables.

The first of four Jworks Unlimited creations is this 1998 Mercedes Benz, in striking electric blue. The AMG logo proudly emblazoned atop its grill means this car isn’t just for show, but will give you your money’s worth on the track too.

A fully decked out minty green 2001 Porsche Boxter S, styled from head to toe.

Being a Porsche, the audio setup is found in the front end (makes me wonder if guards in malls get training to know which end to open when dealing with different cars…)

The sign on the show said otherwise, but I am pretty sure that this is Green Lantern’s daily driver…

…I mean, look at those rims glow green!

Another Jworks Unimited Benz, this 1998 SLK 230 stood out with its gold finish.

The New Autodresscode had this 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe on display, sporting extra wide front inlets to feed its equally large 3.6L engine

Bace Garage with their 2009 Honda Jazz… it was very nice of them to list down all the custom work made to their vehicles…

…with the rear suspension getting the J’s Racing treatment.

TSL Marketing had a 2007 Honda Jazz in full Rockford Fosgate gear. I had a similar setup in my Civic a few years ago, and let me tell you… my ears are still ringing!

Ford Fiestas are a very common site on Philippine roads these days, so a little sprucing up will certainly keep yours stand out.

One of the more angular bodykits I’ve seen on this 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, which complements the main design elements of the current Mistubishi line very well.

The bodykit of this 2012 Chevy Spark, with a more unobstructed grill as compared to stock.

A 2012 Porsche Cayenne by Starbright Bodykits. And just in case you were wondering, that isn’t carbon fiber…

…but crocodile leather!

Stay tuned for more 21st Trans Sport Show coverage here at Custom Pinoy Rides.

The 21st iteration of the Trans Sport Show saw us returning to SM Megamall, with near 100 cars on show (or maybe more – I lost count!). Cars on display ranged from a 1937 Chevy, to the latest of Porsches, so whether you were into vintage or the cutting edge, this years Trans Sport Show had something for everyone.

The 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe by A-toy Customs looking meaner than ever.

A 1997 Nissan Skyline, also by A-toy Customs in classic red…

…and an RB26 to back it up!

Off-road in style with this 1997 Land Rover Defender by Bilstein Performance Suspension.

This 1982 Toyota Landcruiser 4×4 is all business…

…especially from this angle.

1985 Toyota Corolla by Vkool Philippines

2010 Honda CRV by Phat Audio

2010 Honda CRV by Phat Audio

2010 Honda CRV by Phat Audio

1991 Mini Cooper by Hotwheels Autobody Specialist

The general styling of this car really flowed well from front to rear, with the front grills being painted matte black, along with what were originally chrome accents… genius!

2010 Mercedes Benz C180 and E300 by Concept One, wrapped with Foil A Car technology, giving that clean, sleek, matte finish look.

Firland Audio shows us a clean and composed audio setup.

.. and then gives us something completely out of this world with this 1978 Volkswagen Beetle.

A seizure inducing interior, which will keep any party animal going all night.

This must have been one of the more striking cars in the event, obviously with plenty of hours put in to get the Beetle looking as slick as this…

…with the front suspension exposed for all to see,

Every square inch of this vehicle has been transformed, with speakers lining what used to be the rear seats.

Stay tuned to see more of the 21st Trans Sport Show 2012 coverage.

In true Custom Pinoy Rides fashion, contributor Jordan Reyes, a.k.a. The Jordan, has recently had some updates on his superb-looking, formerly-known-as Toyota Hilux, Lowlux.

From the last photoshoot we did of his ground-scraper, his ride now features mouth-watering 17×9.5 Rota RKR wheels.

Jordan decided to up the ante on the already aggressive -5 offset by adding a 5mm spacer to make it -10, and combining it with reshaped fenders to make it bad-ass! He achieved this by pulling the fenders 23mm by using a hammer and a steel pipe. Talk about DIY!

The overall look now is a low and squat looking truck with a stance that’s spot-on! The “power bulge” especially on the rear fenders give it a gnarly aggressive look that you just can’t get from any other Hilux making Jordan’s ride a unique one at that.

Cheers to Jordan for the awesome modifications. Representing the stance movement in the country has just gotten better than ever.

Related Stuff:
- See more coverage of the 2012 PornFest.
- See more cars from Stance Pilipinas.
- See more customized rides wearing Rota Wheels here.

The results are in! And with that, I’m proud to announce the Car Photography Club January 2012 Photo Contest winner, and henceforth, the January 2012 Car Photographer of the Month… Jay Cee, with his spectacular photo of this rock crawling Toyota FJ40 at Mt. Pinatubo.

Indeed a worthy shot for our January theme: Action Shots (or the Notion of Action where the viewer is compelled into thinking that the subject did an action prior to the photo being taken).

Join us in congratulating Jay Cee for this fantastic achievement. We look forward to seeing more awesome photos from you in the days to come.

Meanwhile, watch out for the February 2012 Car Photography Club Photo Contest to be announced soon. Stay tuned for this on the Car Photography Club group page.

Photo from Jpmagazine.com

Major car enthusiasts nowadays think that Owner Jeeps are so uncool. But if someone were to build one of these here in the Philippines, of course in the stainless Owner Jeep form, will it bring coolness to the Owner Jeep?

Share your thoughts in the comments.

If you were given the chance to own any single one of these fabulous customized offroad machines, whether as your weekend warrior, or as a daily driver to scare-off crazy undisciplined lane-cutting morons, which would you pick? Choose your weapon!

Do you prefer American? Such as the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon?

Or British? Such as the Land Rover Defender 90?

How about a modified version of the modern status symbol – the Toyota Fortuner?

Or monster truck looks, such as this humongous Toyota Hilux?

Or if you’re more of the Dakkar Rally type, how about something like this Nissan Frontier?

So what do you think? Which type of custom offroad machine would you pick? Do share your thoughts on the comments!

Related Stuff:
- The vehicles above were showcased in the 2011 Manila Auto Salon. See more coverage of the car show here.
- See more custom offroad vehicles here.

Let’s face it. Not everyone can afford the latest and greatest rides on the planet. If so, then Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Rolls-Royces would just become vehicles for the masses. So unless you’re something akin to an Arab Shiek, business tycoon, or hotshot celebrity, you probably have to make do with what you can afford – the more simple vehicles like what you and your next-door neighbor have sitting in the garage.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t “look the best while rolling with the rest”! Just like this Daihatsu Feroza, for example. By merely replacing the wheels with 15-inch ROTA Grid Type-X wheels finished in Gunmetal and with a Polished Lip, and wrapping them with large-diameter all-terrain tires, this has instantly transformed what would otherwise be an unattractive vehicle into a stunning piece of art.

So if you’re looking to turn your ride into a gorgeous headturner, it’s time to get yourself some ROTA Wheels. As you can see, they’re run on a lot of cars shown at CustomPinoyRides.com. From Old School to New School, JDM to Euro, or even American V8-powered beasts. See these rides featured at CustomPinoyRides and on international websites and forums.

So what are you waiting for? Get your ROTA Wheels now! Available at a wheel dealer near you. Check out the latest designs at the ROTA Wheels gallery.

Jundio Salvador wins our Car Photography Club September 2011 Challege, where the theme was “Wet and ____ Ride!” brought about by the rainy and stormy weather last month. Jundio posted captured this Land Rover Defender making a big splash through some mud in the middle of a jungle setting and called it “Wet and Muddy Ride!”

His entry captured the most votes from fellow Car Photography Club members, and thus, he is crowned Car Photography Club – Photographer of the Month for September 2011. Congratulations Jundio! Looking forward to seeing more stunning photos.

What’s your pick and why?

Related Stuff:
- See more features from the Car Photography Club.
- More features of customized Mazda vehicles here.
- Click here to join the Car Photography Club.