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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.

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...

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...

New Ford Everest vs. Chevrolet Trailblazer

by James Deakin - September 1, 2015 - 10:00am

It was inevitable.

Nissan’s impossible dream

by James Deakin - August 25, 2015 - 10:00am

From virtual to reality.

Land Rover breaks new ground with all-new Discovery Sport

by James Deakin - August 4, 2015 - 11:00am

If it ain’t broke, then just build a sport version of it. At least that’s what the folks over at Land Rover have decided to do with what is arguably the world’s most capable and luxurious SUV....

When you’re not feeling Uber good in a car

by James Deakin - July 28, 2015 - 10:00am

There’s a post that went viral last week about an UBER driver that is being accused of either trying to hold up or do something worse to a passenger.

Vios Cup season 2 kicks off at Clark

by James Deakin - March 25, 2015 - 12:00am

Last Saturday, March 20, Toyota Motors Philippines kicked off season 2 of the biggest FIA sanctioned motor sport event in Philippine history.

The Porsche World Road Show

by James Deakin - March 11, 2015 - 12:00am

So I just land back from Iceland or Sweden, or somewhere below zero, when I get a call from PGA reminding me of the Porsche World Road Show.

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