Used Car Review - Mazda MX-5 (2008-2014)

One of the celebrated names, Myk Belmonte delves more of its allure.2008-2014 Mazda MX-5HistorySports cars, when checked in the price lists of some manufacturers, are out of reach within the buyers pockets. Then thanks to Bob Hall, a journalist at Motor Trend, who conceived an idea of making an inexpensive roadster, the MX-5 was born. Now at its fourth...

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Car Profiles - Honda Legend

HONDA LEGENDBring back a not-so-legendary name while going to a territory which established rivals dominate is what Honda did today. Underneath the hood is an Earth Dreams engine with hybrid technology coupled to an all wheel drive system plus amenities which places some rivals to shame. Price may be too expensive for an "ordinary" brand but for those...

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Car Features - August-September 2015 Philippines Car Sales Figures

For our final installment, combined sales for the months of August and September totaled 46,221, with a year to date of 225,657 vehicles sold in the archipelago, a 37% increase compared to the same period. Down below is a comparison chart for 2014 in which you can see who sold more in that periodTwo months alone saw numerous surprises, the Mirage G4...

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Used Car Review - Mazda 2 (2010-2015)

Unappreciated when new, appealing now used. Myk Belmonte checks the allure of this sub-compact.2010-2015 Mazda 2HistoryWe all know the relationship Ford and Mazda used to be years ago. Just like any typical marriage, the two manufacturers would usually share engines, platforms, and in some cases, vehicles. The union ended sometime in 2010 after the...

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7 Grip And Rip Principles For Your Life

We weren't placed on this earth to be miserable. Look around you. There's so much misery and sadness. There's a lot of resignation that life is supposed to be long, difficult and not full of much joy.I may watch the news for a few minutes in the morning to see what's happening, but within a few minutes, I turn it off. I can only have so much of antagonism and tragedy. I make it a choice to keep the negativity to a minimum.I've never had an easy life. I wasn't born with a golden spoon. Everything I've had and everything I've lost, has all been on...

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Recall Alert - Mitsubishi and Honda Recalls

With Honda and Mitsubishi issuing vehicle recalls within a span of days, it would be better if they would be published together in one article. The recalls involve Mitsubishi Lancer EX and Evolution models and Honda City and Jazz units for various issues.MITSUBISHIA safety inspection campaign was announced for the Lancer Evolution and Lancer EX (those with the 2.0 engines), in which the Mitsubishi Electronic Time and Alarm Control System (ETACS) electronic control unit that are suspected to have improperly manufactured parts which may cause the...

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Used Car Review - Mitsubishi Strada (2006-2015)

Another truck which was replaced recently is under Myk Belmonte's scrutiny.2006-2015 Mitsubishi StradaHistoryHow the mighty had fallen; if last week I tackled in my Honda Odyssey review that Honda struggled back in the early 90s that Japanese media predicted it will be taken over by Mitsubishi unless they don't act on it, decades later the opposite...

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Car Profiles - Nissan Juke

NISSAN JUKEArrived after five years, this mini-SUV has a lot of amenities for a snip below a million bucks. While styling may be a love it or hate it affair, it is one heck of a practical vehicle (if you look over the lack of space).The Good: Bold styling for such pricingThe Bad: Not that spacious, if you thinkPrice Range: P980,000Our Rating: ***Last...

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Used Car Review - Honda Odyssey (2012-2015)

Another luxury van gets the spotlight, with Myk Belmonte dealing in the details.2012-2015 Honda OdysseyHistoryThe 90s proved to be a turbulent period for the Japanese, no thanks to the asset price bubble affecting all industries including car manufacturers themselves. It also caused the discontinuation of several novelty cars such as the Toyota...

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Car Features - 10 Commonly Repossessed Vehicles 2015 Edition

Last year, we had published a list of vehicles that are commonly repossessed by banks. For this year, let us see the top 10 repossessed vehicles (last time was 12 due to a tie) overall with a top five per bank. This list also aims to help buyers on which bank to go in finding a specific vehicle they want. With automotive sales on the rise plus the...

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