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The new Yamaha Vinoora launches for the Taiwanese market integrating the new and old elements of "New" and "Retro", a sleek and cute scooter with the ladies of mobility in mind. The double-ring LED headlights and round taillights add a playful and funny expression, creating the exclusive visual symbol of the Vinoora, which gets a bit quirky as they resemble two cute, Minion eyes. The Yamaha Vinoora, with a fuel consumption of 57.7 km per liter, is powered by a 125cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine with CVT, an engine start-stop, a four-liter fuel tank, a disc brake up front, and a drum brake in the rear. To make it more convenient, there’s also a USB charging port onboard, perfect for charging phones on the go.  The Vinoora M variant, meanwhile, adds the British style of urban men, incorporating in its design a rear pillion grab rail, matte black paint, a brown seat cover, headlight guards, and chrome accents. ...

This New Year's Eve 2020, before you grab your lighter and those mini-rockets you have been saving up, you need to check first which firecrackers are allowed and which are not under President Duterte's Executive Order No. 28. Firecrackers and pyrotechnics that are allowed: All consumer pyrotechnics, commonly referred to as "pailaw", such as: 1.   Butterfly 2.   Fountain 3.   Jumbo Regular and Special 4.   Luces 5.   Mabuhay 6.   Roman Candle 7.   Sparklers 8.   Trompillo 9.   Whistle Device Firecrackers and pyrotechnics that are not allowed: 1.   Watusi 2.   Piccolo 3.   Poppop 4.   Five Star 5.   Pla-Pla 6.   Lolo Thunder 7.   Giant Bawang 8.   Giant Whistle Bomb 9.   Atomic Bomb 10. Atomic Triangle 11. Large-size Judas Belt 12. Goodbye Delima 13. Hello Co...

Victory Liner Inc., announces the opening of their Baguio to Cubao bus routes this December 26, 27, 28, 29 of 2020 with some "new normal" reminders. Victory Liner Bus Baguio Schedule December 26 Baguio to Cubao (Maiden Voyage) via TPLEX Urdaneta 5:00 PM December 27 Baguio to Cubao (Maiden Voyage) via TPLEX Urdaneta 8:00 AM 5:00 PM December 28 Baguio to Cubao (Maiden Voyage) via TPLEX Urdaneta 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Cubao to Baguio 10:00 AM 9:00 PM December 29 Baguio to Cubao (Maiden Voyage) via TPLEX Urdaneta 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Cubao to Baguio 10:00 AM 9:00 PM What are the Required Travel Documents? For passengers traveling from Baguio to Cubao: Travel Authority Medical Certificate Valid Government-issued ID For passengers traveling from CUBAO to BAGUIO as Tourist: 1. QR Coded-Tourist Pass (QTP). You can get them at: https://visita.baguio.gov.ph/ 2. A negative antigen swab test result (valid 72 hours before depar...

The MINI Convertible Sidewalk Edition takes the fun of sun-drenched, wind-in-the-hair motoring to the next level - a hood down, summer driving enjoyment with more power, space and handling. The Deep Laguna metallic color adorning the bodywork of the new MINI convertible Sidewalk Edition is thrillingly complemented by the anthracite soft top roof. The ‘SIDEWALK’ insignia lends distinctive accents to the side scuttles and door entry strips to make this special edition all the more special.  The MINI Convertible Sidewalk Edition boasts an electrically powered 3-in-1 roof. The hallmark Z-folding soft top operates in 3 stages: fully down, fully up, or halfway in-between to let the breeze in. Best of all, it can be quietly folded up or down in 18 seconds flat – even at speeds of up to 30 km/h.  Under the hood, the Sidewalk Edition loads a 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine that makes 192 horsepower and 280 Nm of torque. That's enough for ...

Yamaha releases the newest color range of its classic retro scooter, the Fino 125 series, as what could quite possibly be one of the most good looking scoot in its class by far. The 2021 Yamaha Fino 125 is designed as a more docile and tractable scooter so that it can be the right driving partner, especially for young women to support a more fashionable yet elegant driving style, especially during their weekends with friends. At present, Yamaha Fino's 125 cc model range consists of the Sporty, Premium and Grande, with the Premium version getting the three new color updates - the Black Espresso, which is a combination of black with Glossy Sakura Cooper, White Latte which accentuates the dominant white color and the latest is Creamy Gray, which is a combination of gray with Glossy Sakura Cooper. From a competitive standpoint, the Yamaha Fino's refreshed color variants isn't surprising, given the increase in ...

For 2021, the Toyota Vios GR Sport receives significant changes and upgrades; including new GR-themed interiors, tuned-up suspensions and an enhanced CVT transmission. The 2021 Toyota Vios GR-S comes with a new GR-S Aerokit which consists of front and rear bumper spoilers, and side skirts. The front section now has a new sporty look with an upgraded grille and fog lamp slots. The Vios GR-S also gets LED lighting all around. SEE GALLERY AND VIDEO BELOW Inside the cockpit are black leather and suede seats amid black interiors with red stitchings. GR badges  are also present all over the interior - headrests, infotainment system, push start button and even the carpet is emblazoned with the GR theme. The Vios GR-S also receives a new instrument cluster with a 7″ touch screen display, Apple Carplay & Android Auto-ready, Tuner, MP3, Voice Dial, USB, AUX & Bluetooth, and an audio system with 6 speakers. Underneath, the Vios GR-S ge...

Zongshen has launched the all new Cyclone RT3 with TFT that consists of a new large 6.75" digital screen that practically does a very great number of things. On the spec sheet, the Zongshen Cyclone RT3 with TFT shares a lot in common with the maxi scooters in its class. Featuring front and rear disc brakes and an electronic fuel injection system, the Cyclone RT3 250cc, 4-stroke, 1 cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve, liquid cooled engine is Euro 4 compliant, and  runs on a power of 17 kw  at 8000 rpm that allows it to reach a torque of 22.5 Nm at 6500 rpm. One thing that stands out and gives the scooter a character of its own is its beefed-up TFT dashboard, which turns out much better than most maxi-scooters in the segment. Some noteworthy features are: Automatic light switch Visible under strong light interfaces Tire pressure display Mobile wireless projection screen  Mobile navigation Watch movies Listen to music Play games. Bike ...

There's a new way to roll this Christmas when you get the all new Honda Airblade 150 cc scooter.  Experience the cutting edge features of the all-new AirBlade150 at Php109,000 (SRP) or avail of its low monthly installments of just Php 3,601. DESCRIPTION The All-New Airblade 150 is packed with a powerful 150cc SOHC liquid-cooled engine for superior function in stop-and-go situations and prime acceleration without lag for hassle-free long rides. This AT Bike also offers a 22.7L U-Box that can accommodate full-faced helmets and enough room for the rider’s personal belongings. It is also equipped with other cutting-edge features, such as Smart Key. Power Socket for recharging devices and smartphones, and a front-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) which helps determine and prevent wheels from locking up. The All-New Airblade150 comes in three unique colors: Matte Galaxy Black Metallic, Candy Caribbean Blue Sea, and Candy Ross ...

Years since its last major change, the new 2021 Honda Vision 110cc scooter has been upgraded in terms of style, design and modern technology. Taking a peek at the Honda Vietnam website, among the changes is the addition of Honda’s Smart Key system, which allows the rider to open the 18 liter under-seat storage space and start up the scooter, even without taking the key out of his pocket. The engine of the Honda Vision is now a Euro5-compliant motor that can run up to 55km per liter on a fuel tank capacity of 4.9 liters. The fuel economy is attributed to its new lighter 100 kg frame. The Honda eSP engine packs a power of 8.6hp @ 7,500rpm that produces 9Nm of torque @ 5,750rpm. The headlamps and taillights of the Honda Vision were revamped and now sports a more aggressive and dynamic look. Looking down below are the new rim designs available in 16-inch and 14-inch diameters, coupled with a combined braking system for a safe stop. ...

The 2021 Changan CS35 Plus is one of the newest compact SUVs, but trails not far behind the crossover competition in almost every area, including power, technology, handling, interior quality, and passenger comfort. Filipinos who want an affordable but comfortable crossover SUV have been closely eyeing the Changan CS35 Plus. The consensus is: that it has been seen as the critical favorite, in more ways than one, in the growing SUV segment by buyers and car enthusiasts alike. EXTERIOR The exterior of the Changan CS35 Plus shows a stylish front fascia with simple, yet sharp lights and a shield-shaped chrome plated air inlet grille. It also comes with a push-button, dual-mode, anti-pinch power sunroof, chrome plated window trim strip and a dynamic V-shaped aluminum alloy hub. To illuminate your way are eagle-eyed shape crystal headlamps and eagle beak ribbon tail lights. Underneath the body are chrome plated double exhaus...

Honda has finally unveiled the City Hatchback version, and in appearance looks exactly like the City sedan model, but without the tail trunk. The new City model was previously launched in Thailand ahead of other countries and offers three variants (S+, SV, RS). It could, and will, probably land into more Asian countries in the months to follow. Power It features a new 1,000 cc 3-cylinder DOHC VTEC TURBO engine, which can produce a maximum power of 122 PS or the equivalent of 120 hp at 5,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 173 Nm at 2,000 to 4,500 rpm. The transmission system is a six-speed manual gearbox and a CVT for the automatic versions. Fuel consumption is claimed to perform at an economical ratio of 23.3 km/liter, which can be achievable, thanks to its compact engine. Features One of the exciting amenities of the City Hatchback is the backseat configuration that ...