Review: 2015 Porsche Boxster

Photos by Ulysses Ang

There’s a saying that within every adult, there’s a kid lurking somewhere. Of course, this saying is open to interpretation from anyone (e.g. second childhood), but I personally believe that this saying is specifically made for people who drive Porsches. Why Porsche? Compared to the rest of the sports car world out there, Porsches are the most refined, sophisticated, subtle, and no doubt most drivable in everyday life. On the other hand, the brand has also produced barely road-legal machines.
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Audi Philippines Launches Third Generation Audi TT (w/ Specs)

Ever since the first-generation model, the Audi TT has always pushed the envelope in design and technology for the brand with four rings. The daring lines and cutting-edge engineering has always served as a barometer of technology which eventually trickles to the rest of the Audi line-up. The third-generation model, just launched by Audi Philippines, continues that tradition by offering an unforgettable mix of emotion, dynamism, and the high-tech.
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Review: 2016 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Skyactiv A/T

Photos by Ulysses Ang

It’s amusing how carmakers become obsessed with whoever can build the fastest, most powerful, or best handling car out there. Often, they’ll start quoting things like horsepower, torque, and even Nürburgring lap times. That’s all well and good, but unfortunately, in their quest to build what factually is the best car disregards the most important aspect: the driver. In their plan to build a car with blistering acceleration and rib-hurting lateral g’s, it becomes cold and distant to drive. Yes, it’s fast, but it doesn’t feel enjoyable to the man behind the wheel.
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