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Tuesday, April 10, 2007 |
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Livina vida loca |
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Nissan offers us a sneak peek of its latest MPV,
the Grand Livina, at the exotic temples-and-surfer paradise that is
Bali, Indonesia |
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text and photos By Brian Afuang
There was nothing subtle about the whole thing. In choosing Bali as
the place to unveil its Grand Livina, Nissan clearly conveys the
message its latest multipurpose vehicle (MPV) is more than just your
average family van or a plebian people-hauling commercial purpose
shuttle. Bali is a world-renowned paradise, a place of exotic
culture where its Eastern roots not only survive but thrive in a
modern world that’s increasingly becoming Western, a place where
wedged between Billabong and Riptide surfer shops are temples laced
with intricate carvings, a place that attracts tourists who lead
upscale lifestyles, who can afford the luxuries of both cash and
time. And that, apparently, is what the Grand Livina is all about.
It’s a vehicle targeted towards a more affluent, if not stylish,
set. Or simply, to those who know how to live life.
The Grand Livina is an all-new
global product developed at the Nissan Technical Center in Atsugi,
Japan. Because Nissan and French auto giant Renault are partners,
there is a certain European appeal to the vehicle—like most of new
Nissan products. The Grand Livina’s two-box styling maybe
conservative, but details like the slight arc of the roofline, the
upward kink of the rearmost windows, and the shiny familial grille
and headlamps lend it some flair and a bit of Renault Euro chic.
East meets West.
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Believe in magic
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A turbocharged engine, manual transmission and
all-wheel drive brings the most out of the Audi A4.
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We’re parked on the side of the
road, resting after a long hard drive up the mountainous roads of
Antipolo.
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Godzilla in
Manila
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Autoplus brings to the Philippines a Motul-Pitwork
Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
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Having logged victories in the
furiously competitive All-Japan Grand Touring Car championship, the
Number 22 Motul-Pitwork Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 that was driven by
Masami Kageyama...
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Nissan introduces
the X-Trail Tokyo Edition
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Nissan Motor Phils. Inc. (NMPI)
introduces its newest X-Trail 2.0L 2WD variant called the Tokyo
Edition, which mimics the specifications of the widely popular Japan
Domestic Model X-Trail.
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New Honda Civic Type R launched in Japan
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TOKYO, Japan: Honda Motor Co. Ltd. recently announced
the release of the all-new Civic Type R, a sports edition of the
Civic that promises enhanced driving performance. The new Civic Type
R went on sale in Japan beginning March 30.
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Trans Sport Show
slated next week
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Trans Sport Show, the country’s
most prestigious motoring event, will hold its 2007 edition from
April 18 to 22 at the Megatrade Halls of the SM Megamall in
Mandaluyong City.
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‘MotorCycle Magazine’ to hold MotoFiesta
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MotorCycle Magazine, in cooperation with The
Philippine Star, Auto Extreme and 99.5RT, further heat up the summer
air with the first MotoFiesta event, which will be held on April 14
to 15 at the Expo Centro...
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HARDTOP
By Vernon
B. Sarne
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The mother of all
car-of-the-year awards
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I THINK it’s inherent in humans
to want to receive or give awards. Look around you: Awards are
everywhere. A few of them are even for sale if you really have a
deplorable need to show off or feel good about yourself.
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