Pinoy Life On Wheels

Suzuki Celerio claims it can go 32 kilometers to a liter.

Whether it’s brand new or second-hand, buying a car can be quite a gamble. With the sharp increases in the cost of unleaded gasoline, many buyers are compelled to buy diesel-fed cars because the price of diesel is lower than gasoline. However there are several factors that you need to consider, not just the price of the fuel. Diesel may be cheaper but the maintenance can be a killer in the long run. Not to mention, the noise and environmental effects of the release of sulfur in the atmosphere which diesel engines burn along with other particulates.

Here are four important factors to consider when buying a car. If fuel-efficiency and mileage are  at the top of your list, then look for the following: (more…)

Here’s some testosterone-based entertainment for you, dear reader. It’s all about basketball and it’s also by Robert Rodriguez, one of my favorite action flick directors. It will premiere this Saturday Feb 19, 6:00 p.m. at the Ronac ART Center, Ortigas Avenue, Greenhills, San Juan. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. Soon thereafter, everyone can go watch this awesome movie with Kobe Bryant and my favorite Danny Trejo! Check out the trailers!

(Images borrowed from http://www.newsflash.org and http://tx.english-ch.com/teacher/yuri/)

Gone are the days when the only electric vehicles that ever existed are golf cars. For a third-world country,  the efforts of the Global City administration are laudable for using electric tricycles to ferry people from building to building. They’re quiet, smokeless and fun to ride. Not to mention free. Or used to be. I think they now charge P5.00. Still cheap, if you ask me. (more…)

I was surprised to know that premium diesel is now available in the Philippines. There are currently in the market: Petron Turbo Diesel and Shell’s V-Power Diesel.

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On September 26, Asia’s most exciting Formula 1 night race will begin. At exactly 8:00 pm, the checkered flag will be waived and again fans will be treated to close views of these Formula 1 wonders as they zoom past through all 61 laps in a race to the finish.  The world’s most famous drivers, like Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton (last year’s champion) will be battling it out at the Marina Bay Street Circuit and vying for top prize.

Entertaining racing fans are some of the world’s best performers such as Mariah Carey, Missy Elliot, Daughtry and Adam Lambert among others. There are designated zones around the race track where spectators will be treated to concerts and parties.

F1 fans will get to see the Grid Girls! As in all other races, Grid Girls are people who help promote the F1 race. They’re witty, popular and sporty. It’s also a popularity contest of sorts where the winning Grid Girl gets to be in the limelight even after the race, plus a handsome cash prize. This year’s winner is Mabel Lau.

For more information, please visit the 2010 F1 Singapore Grand Prix website or my blogger buddy Dante Ward’s blog.

This is the kind of fun we had the Autocross 2010 at the Clark Speedway last August. Shown here is Dante Ward learning how to use sports mode on the 2010 Subaru Legacy Sedan. Indeed, a powerhouse of a sedan. The 2010 Subaru Legacy is one of the most coveted sedans in the market today. According to the marketing guy, it is currently sold to the tune of P2,048,000 apiece. See the features below: (more…)

Volvo cars have been known to be safest cars in the world, thus the most amazing innovations are available in the 2010 Volvo S60. Volvo has been pioneers of what the automotive industry has made into standards for most of the world’s cars, such as the 3-point safety belt, laminated windshields, padded dashboards, Side Impact Protection System (SIPS), City Safety™ and pedestrian detection with full autobrake. (more…)

Ah, so you like your car nice and shiny. So do I. When I was younger I never saw the logic behind washing cars on a regular basis. All the while I thought it was just about the looks of the car that had to be maintained and nothing more. How wrong was I! Cars are washed because the body needs to be protected. The more protection, the longer the paint job will last. That and other myths have been dispelled by 3M technicians and researchers. Here are some debunked car washing myths. (more…)

The recently concluded Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) was a big success. It generated sales and it renewed an interest in automotive innovation. One of the most noticeable is the PIMS theme which is “driving the green road.” True enough, there were a lot of Hybrid versions to existing models and some new ones too. I’ve been very interested in these hybrids for the longest time and at PIMS  found what I was looking for. Presenting, the Toyota Prius.

It sports a 1.8 liter gas engine but with an electric generator that powers the mechanical parts. The Prius is what is known as a Full Hybrid. This means it can go from regular internal combustion engine t electric vehicle and you wouldn’t know the difference. All thanks to Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive. (more…)

borrowed from www.ayosdito.ph

We all buy used cars at some point in our lives and during our search, price has always been the most consideration.  Knowing if our budget can take us further than the car wins the game. However, there is more to used-car hunting than just the price. In this article I will discuss five of the most important things you need to look out for when buying a used car in the Philippines. (more…)