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TOYOTA INNOVA (DIESEL) Car Profiles - Toyota Innova (Diesel) - If there is one model to rave about the Innova, it would be the diesels. Sure, it has the 2.8 of the Fortuner and Hilux that is detuned but still good. Six speed automatic and eco mode comes standard, but no leather seats in the top end model though. The Good: The Bad: Price Range: P1,021,000-P1,445,000 Our Rating:

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2009-2016 BMW 7 Series The Good: Excellent engine options, opulent ride quality The Bad: Controls may be daunting for some The Say: Although outclassed by rivals in several aspects, this one still has its fans. Go For: 730Li Avoid: Price Range: P3,900,000-P4,500,000 Our Rating: **** Related Reviews: None as of the Moment Latest vehicle profile: BMW 7 Series See the different versions

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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. MITSUBISHI A safety inspection campaign was announced for the Lancer Evolution and Lancer EX

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Used Car Buying Tips - How to identify an Ex-Taxi - I stumbled upon an article from everyone's favorite online selling site which used car buyers must know. And today, I'll be sharing this write-up about ex-taxis that are floating in the used car market. Want to know if you're getting a good or sour deal? Read this one and you can outsmart the seller. Here are some tips before plucking down

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Used Car Review - Toyota Revo (1998-2005) - Myk Belmonte is starting the new year by featuring a vehicle from a different category? If the previous four were two sedans and two sport utes, this week (and most likely next week) we will have Multi-Purpose Vehicles that will grace on the page. The featured vehicle is out of the market but it has a purpose. 1998-2005 Toyota Revo History

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Another fun to drive coupe is featured by Myk Belmonte for the merry month of March.2006-2015 Audi TTHistoryA vehicle redesign will always be a room for improvement for a vehicle. The problem is what if the vehicle is already great, is there any points to improve on? As they say, there is no perfect car since there are weak spots to begin with. One case to begin with is the Audi TT, with the

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On our third month of the year 2016, people who bought new cars last year (and some in the previous years) will definitely have a chance of defaulting on their payments ; a portion of people who bought cars last year will default on their payments are either those who wanted a personal ride or those who invested for Grab/Uber units (which is not profitable in the first place). This list also aims

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TOYOTA INNOVA (GASOLINE)While the diesel model ushers in with a new engine and retains the four original variants, the gasoline was reduced to three but sees some changes including the less bare J variant, eco mode, and a six speed automatic.The Good:The Bad:Price Range: P919,000-P1,349,000Our Rating:Also see: Innova (Diesel)OWNERSHIP DETAILS2.0 G2.0 E2.0 JPriceP1,269,000 (MT), P1,349,000 (AT).

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HYUNDAI ELANTRALook what we have here, the Elantra is redesigned after a ground breaking previous generation model. No fancy technologies or turbocharging present, just rather basic motoring. It faces stiff competition from new rivals.The Good:The Bad:Price Range: P878,000-P1,018,000Our Rating:Last Update: March 3, 2016OWNERSHIP DETAILS2.0 GLS1.6 GLPriceP1,018,000P878,000 (MT), P978,000 (AT)

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If the two recalls last year which involved nearly every car in Honda's line-up built from 2003 to 2011 due to a suspected defect in the driver's airbag inflator, this time the recall had now included 2012 to 2013 Jazz hatchbacks, 2012 to 2014 City sedans, and 2011 CR-V sport utility vehicles. This voluntary preventive measure campaign aims to remedy this problem before things may arise.Although

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Fancy a classic British automobile? Then Myk Belmonte gives you a suggestion for this summer season.1997-2006 Jaguar XKHistoryJaguar Cars had a long story which involved numerous ownership changes and triumphs in the racing scene to producing successful attention grabbing sports cars during the 40s and 50s. The brand became a part of the British Motor Corporation which later on became British

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The short-lived administration of  Joseph "Erap" Estrada coincided with the Asian Financial Crisis that he passed on. From a whopping 100,000 and above units from his predecessor, sales fell down to the 80,000 range and flirt below 70,000 later on. Numerous events in the automotive industry were witnessed including the return of Ford, the intense competition of the AUV which outpaced the

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SUBARU LEVORGReplacing the Legacy wagon is the Levorg, which is short in length but packs more power in a tiny engine, thanks to turbocharging. Only one variant is available, which aims to please both the mom and the dad.The Good:The Bad:Price Range: P1,718,000Our Rating:Last Update: February 27, 2016 OWNERSHIP DETAILS1.6 GT-SPriceP1,718,000Warranty3 Years or 100,000kmsENGINE SPECSEngine1.6

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The EDSA Revolution 30 years ago occurred one thing for the automotive industry: we were given lots of choices throughout the years. From several car development programs to the market liberalization that allowed new brands to enter and the revision of the vehicle tax structure which resulted to more vehicle choices. With the country being poised to be one of the worlds top markets in the future,

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HONDA PILOTStaying away from its boxy stature of old and now possessing an exterior of the current, the third generation Pilot crams every available amenity that is found among high end mainstream branded vehicles. Sure, the engine has Honda's Earth Dreams technology and a lot of other features but the price has to be desired for some.The Good:The Bad:Price Range: P3,380,000Our Rating:Last Update

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In a lazy Monday like this, Myk Belmonte features a not-so-popular nameplate around.2008-2015 Suzuki SX4HistorySuzuki has a history of vehicles which were produced for other manufacturers and vice versa, most of them are from General Motors that are sold anywhere else in the world. Other OEM deals are arranged with their fellow Japanese manufacturers which includes Mazda, Nissan (both in Japan),

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323,000 vehicles found a buyer in 2015, which was also a record year for the industry. This article sees new names and old timers beating their old records. This 20 year old data shows you the best sellers here.Do take note that vehicle figures here are from the manufacturer itself and lists available information that are released, so other models that sold well but not reported will not be

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This long running luxury SUV has been changed, and Myk Belmonte sees the old model further.2006-2015 Audi Q7HistoryYou may not know this but Audi is owned by the Volkswagen Group, which is one of the largest car manufacturers in the world. Which means that your Audi A4 has an equivalent vehicle that shares its platform in the other brands stable (platform sharing done by the Volkswagen Group is

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324,000 vehicles were sold in 2015 and that was throughout the country; a portion of people who bought cars last year (and some in the previous years) will default on their payments either those who wanted a personal ride or those who invested for Grab/Uber units (which is not profitable in the first place). This list also aims to help buyers on which bank to go in finding a specific vehicle they

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Large is the theme and Myk Belmonte has one for this review.2007-2015 Chevrolet SuburbanHistoryWhen it comes to vehicle names, the Suburban name dates back in 1935, which means it will celebrate 81 years in existence. It started as a station wagon built on a 1/2 ton truck frame using wood and specifically assembled for United States National Guard and Civilian Conservation Corps units. Twelve

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2012-2016 Honda PilotThe Good: Oodles of space of eight people, lively engineThe Bad: Braking isn't that goodThe Say: While a good pick, other rivals do the job well.Go For: 3.5 EX-LAvoid: You have no choicePrice Range: Data Not AvailableOur Rating: ***Related Reviews: None as of the MomentLatest vehicle profile: Honda PilotSee the different versions of this Pilot:2012-2016

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The original article was published last December 9, 2013 and can be viewed here.Since a new model is on the horizon, Myk Belmonte writes a farewell review here.2005-2016 Toyota InnovaHistoryThe Kijang, as it is known in Indonesia, could be traced back as far as 1977. The prototype was first displayed at the 1975 Jakarta Fair with production commencing two years later. It first started as a

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Let us look back at the term of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, or PGMA in short. Her nine years in power experienced different events in the automotive industry which included sagging sales due to the economy, the influx of imported surplus vehicles from abroad. and the revision of taxation laws that had more vehicles to be introduced here. From 2001 until 2006, the market haven't reached six figures

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A game changer for a certain brand will be replaced, Myk Belmonte delves more here.2011-2015 Hyundai ElantraHistoryIf there is a point in Hyundai's life where its career flourished, it would be somewhat the mid to late 2000s especially that most, if not all, of its vehicles were high scorers on their respective categories. For the first time, the redesigned 2007 Hyundai Elantra and Santa Fe were

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Pardon the title, but we will be writing our first Taglish (Tagalog and English) article in this site. The title deals if you really deserve to purchase a car (either new or second hand is fine, but let us deal with the former). Dahil madaming sasakyan ang nabenta nung taong 2015, madami ang natuwa lalo na mga ahente ng mga sasakyan at ang LTO. Ngunit, kailangan mo ba talaga ng kotse kasi

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