Manila International Auto Show

History of the Manila International Auto ShowIn South East Asia, the Philippines is one of the seats of automotive history. In the years after World War II, the Philippines became an attractive venue for foreign investment. Japanese companies seeking to expand their market penetration established factories in this country. There were notable early successes: In 1955, Mercedes-Benz established an assembly plant in the Philippines that was the first in the world outside of Germany, to produce its E-Class sedan. In 1972, GM established a jointly owned vehicle and transmission manufacturing operation in the Philippines with two Philippine companies. In 1979, Isuzu Motors invests in the venture, GM Pilipinas, Inc. During the Martial Law regime of Ferdinand Marcos, foreign investment dried...

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Bentley Continental Supersport Convertible World Ice Speed Record

Bentley Continental Supersport Convertible World Ice Speed RecordJuha Kankkunen managed to overcome the perilous endeavor with the help of Bentley engineers and his own experienced team. Kankunnen and the team faced temperatures of minus 30 degrees, sudden snow blizzards and dangerous crosswinds to set the new world record on a 16.5 km track sitting on 70 centimeters of sea ice.Only minimum modifications were made on the Continental Supersport Convertible. The team added a rear bumper mounted parachute and a fully welded heavy duty safety roll-cage to ensure the safety of Kankkunen in emergency situations. The run was done on Pirelli SottoZero II 275/40R20 winter tires.Bentley will only offer a limited edition of 100 units of this extreme...

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* Supercars * New Cars * Used Cars The weird and wonderful Hummer limousine

The Hummer limousine is becoming more and more popular and is today used for everything, from business meetings and corporate events to prom nights and bachelor parties. When you see a modern dolled-up Hummer limousine it can be hard to believe that this car can trace its ancestry back to the military hummer, formally know as the M998 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle. The civilian Hummer is a fairly new invention but the history of the military High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle begins in the 1970s when the United States Armed Forces decided that they needed something to replace their militaries trucks. AM General, a subsidiary of American Motors Corporation, became responsible for preliminary a design and prototype construction,...

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The Hummer H3

The Hummer H3The newest addition to the Hummer family is the Hummer H3 and this car is also the smallest of the family members. Compared to its predecessors, the Hummer H3 is less of an extreme car and more of an ordinary SUV at least to the naked eye. The Hummer 3 - H3 has however received standing ovations for its capacity in rough terrain; this car will take your kids to soccer practice even if you have to driver through a flooded field in Uzbekistan to get them there. The H3 is equipped with a 3.5-liter 5-cylinder engine that can develop 220 hp and 225 foot-pounds of torque and its road handling capabilities are excellent. On the downside, the Hummer H3 is uses up a lot of gas compared to other SUVs. The Hummer H1 and H2 are both infamous...

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2012 Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition

Lexus is all about power, style, comfort and class that is why when the LFA Nurburgring Edition will debut in a couple of months you will get the first-hand experience of driving 0-100km/h in just 3.7 seconds. Coming from the previous model, the downforce, front spoil, fin-type side spoiler, as well as a rear wing, is already fixed and locked to perfection.Indulge in the exterior colors that will make jaws drop with envy – matter black, black, white or orange. However, wait till you enter the cabin since an explosion of funky colors awaits you like black and red, black and purple or all black. Speaking of dropping, there is a height reduction of 10mm making this remarkable sports car go zoom past any tall looking S...

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2011 Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept

The spindle-shaped front grille for example, which is an aesthetic feature that Lexus is set to bombard the market with in the future, makes the transitions between the older and the newer models much smoother.The designers of the 2011 Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept are very proud of how they managed to put together two seemingly contradictory car technology elements. The usually opposing concept of style and quality are also combined into highly efficient models that will surely benefit the users.A clear balance is found between the two, thereby producing designs that are not only functional but are also pleasing to the eye. Without a doubt, this is a milestone for the field of car technology, for this is a task that a lot of car manufacturers...

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Saleen S7 Twin Turbo

The Saleen S7 features a Twin-Turbo V8 engine with a capacity of 7000 cc. The engine delivers an output power of 750 bhp at 6300 rpm and 700 lb-ft torque at 4800 rpm. The Saleen S7 reaches the speed of 60 mph in 3.2 seconds and 100 mph speed in about 6.2 seconds. The Saleen S7 features 6-speed Manual transmission and the gear shifts can be performed easily and smoothly even at higher loads.The powerful supercar has a 19-inch alloy wheels at the front and 20-inch alloy wheels at the back. The wheels are wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires and the wheels features the 15-inch vented discs at the front and 14-inch vented discs at the rear.The exteriors feature the stylish body structure, headlights and tail lights. The interiors feature...

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