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Chevrolet sets Sail in the Philippines

by James Deakin - August 17, 2016 - 12:00am

On the very day that the Chevrolet Sail went on sale last month, Chevrolet Philippines invited members of the automotive and tech press to visit their Sail manufacturing facility in China to ensure that everything...

Dear future President

by James Deakin - May 3, 2016 - 10:00am

So this is it.

Things to look for in a dash cam

by James Deakin - April 5, 2016 - 10:00am

So you’re finally getting a dash cam. Congratulations. It’s like having a permanent passenger in your car. Let’s call him or her: the truth.

Chevrolet unveils 2017 Trailblazer, Colorado show trucks

by James Deakin - March 29, 2016 - 10:00am

It takes a lot to impress the Thais when it comes to trucks.

Why dash cams should be mandatory in all vehicles

by James Deakin - March 22, 2016 - 10:00am

I’ve seen it happen too many times.

Stars of the Geneva Show

by James Deakin - March 15, 2016 - 10:00am

Geneva, once known as one of the greenest cities on earth, set the stage for the world’s most politically incorrect vehicles as automotive heavyweights like Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Aston Martin, Maserati...

Dadpool: An Everyday Hero

by James Deakin - February 23, 2016 - 9:00am

A couple of weeks back, I posted a shout out on my Facebook page asking folks to nominate their fathers for a special treat we had cooked up at Drive.

First impressions on the new Fortuner

by James Deakin - February 16, 2016 - 9:00am

This was meant to be an article, but it seems that most of you just can’t wait that long.

Kia leads the way at CES with autonomous car

by James Deakin - January 12, 2016 - 9:00am

The days of the beloved automobile as we know it are numbered.

Why the ‘speed limiter’ bill?

by James Deakin - January 5, 2016 - 9:00am

As I was about to post a family picture on Facebook with our annual Christmas greeting, I saw a private message from someone and I stopped dead in my tracks.

Virtual legality

by James Deakin - December 15, 2015 - 9:00am

Another day, another viral video. It’s like reality TV, only this time, it’s actual reality, and not a television producer’s version of it.

Is there such a thing as sudden unintended acceleration?

by James Deakin - December 1, 2015 - 9:00am

In line with the recent online attacks against Mitsubishi regarding several alleged cases of “sudden” or “unintended acceleration,” I felt it was only fair to come out with this piece for...

Michelin Pilot Sport Experience

by James Deakin - November 24, 2015 - 9:00am

I’ve been to many driving events where they check your license, and a lot of international launches where they’ll even check up on your advanced driving experience, but this was the first time I’ve...

The 2015 Tokyo Motor Show

by James Deakin - November 10, 2015 - 9:00am

There was a time when the Tokyo Motor Show was considered the automotive industry’s equivalent of an Apple keynote.

Cosmetic security

by James Deakin - October 27, 2015 - 10:00am

According to a recent report, South Korea has just overtaken Brazil as the world’s leader in cosmetic surgery.

Touareging through the Cordilleras

by James Deakin - October 20, 2015 - 10:00am

At first it looked like a typo. Leave Baguio 8 am; lunch in Sagada; leave for Baguio by 2pm; dinner in Manor, cocktails, socials etc. Surely this can’t be right. Who drives all the way to Sagada for lunch?...

The Tour de Cebu

by James Deakin - October 13, 2015 - 10:00am

So I’ve come full circle. Both figuratively, and literally.

Solving the traffic problem, two wheels at a time

by James Deakin - September 22, 2015 - 10:00am

Over the last couple of years, I’ve been riding my bicycle more and more to work.

Could the solution to EDSA be removing the MRT?

by James Deakin - September 15, 2015 - 10:00am

Last month, August 31 to be exact, I wrote a piece calling for a state of emergency to be declared in Metro Manila, allowing the President to exercise emergency powers that could deploy the military to deal with...

How do you solve a problem like Manila?

by James Deakin - September 8, 2015 - 10:00am

So last Monday, the government brought out their big guns and aimed it smack bang on EDSA, deploying no less the the Highway Patrol Group (HPG) and the PNP to man major chokepoints on Metro Manila’s busiest...

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