The truth about automotive reviews,...

[Galactus]

I haven't read any of their articles, so I'm in no position to gauge their writings one way or otherwise. Do they have any articles online we can glance at?

Butch Gamboa writes a regular column for the Philippine Star (dont know the title), but he allots space for his motoring "exploits"...he also hosts a weekly show "Auto Focus" ata

Si Ron delos Reyes naman is a contributor to motoring sections of the major dailies. May TV show din, Auto Review. But believe me, you wouldn't want to watch both, they suck big time. Panay junket pa tong dalawang ito c/o auto manufacturers, kaya you will always hear praises from them about their sponsors' cars

[Jun aka Pekto]

I got bored reading the Camry article by de los Reyes and instead read Dong Magsajo's much more entertaining Backseat Driver, "Counterflow, mutant powers and all that crap"....

Both articles are at the Philippine Star.

[Jun aka Pekto]

The articles I've read so far from the Pinoy dailies have been bland and boring except for that Backstreet Driver: Counterflow.... by Dong Magsajo at PhilStar.

But in fairness, many auto journalists in the internet can't do any better. Their's are just as boring.

That's why I feel it's best to stick with the established big guns if an actual eyeball or test drive of a particular vehicle isn't possible. These people didn't get on top by kissing up to car companies.

I too am a big fan of the various comparo articles from Car and Driver and Motor Trend (Bang For The Buck, Pocket Rockets, etc). They come apropriately enough, every once in a while. But, they are magazine issues that often become instant collectibles. I still have that Motor Trend 1989 Bang For The Buck (with the Plymouth Laser RS Turbo) issue somewhere along with the Japanese-American supercar faceoff from the early 90's by Car and Driver.

Add: Just interesting to note that mommy cars today can now match or exceed many of the the times back then and the sports cars of today have come a long way since the late 80's...... sweet.

[cardict]

I got bored reading the Camry article by de los Reyes and instead read Dong Magsajo's much more entertaining Backseat Driver, "Counterflow, mutant powers and all that crap"....

Both articles are at the Philippine Star.

Yes sir,same here and I include James deakin,lot of sense

[wezz_zzew]

There are many available forums on the net. Process of elimination lang naman ang kailangan sa pag-pili ng auto. Read forums which tackles about problems on a particular brand/model. In that way, malalaman mo na ung mga sakit nung auto bago mo bilhin. Mga officemates ko na sales sa akin lagi nagtatanong pag kukuha na sila ng bagong auto kung ano magandang brand kasi alam nila mahilig ako magbasa sa tsikot.

[slamtaz]

I haven't read any of their articles, so I'm in no position to gauge their writings one way or otherwise. Do they have any articles online we can glance at?

* Jun: are you prepared to be amazed?:pcwhack: oh well, you can check out the reviews of said "local motoring gurus" in the motoring section of major philippine dailies' website (i.e. www.inq7.net , www.philstar.com , www.mb.com.ph , www.manilatimes.net , etc.).

as they say, drive safely & happy motoring hehehe :puke::car:

edit: ooops... napuntahan mo na pala philippine star hehehe :boring: ba?

[mikmik316]

e mga pre papaano namang tong new breed of car shows like those in channel 9 and studio 23??? Sa tingin ko kasi hindi rin sila objective kasi puro chicks lang inaatupag nila... kumabaga gumawa sila ng show para maka-score sa mga chicks... hehehehe

[OTEP]

Para naman puro eye candy yun.

My standard for an automotive TV show is still MOTORWEEK by Maryland Public Television. They used to show it locally. My uncle in Canada sends me VHS copies of the show.

Sobrang simple lang ng format. Test the cars, show the strengths and weakness, ok na.

http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/

Sample video (Kia Optima Road Test): http://mpt.org/motorweek/video/roadt...0a_flash.shtml

Motorweek Isuzu Vehicross Road Test:


Hindi ba kaya ng local shows iyan? Wala namang ginamit na special effects, ha.

[alwayz_yummy]

basta, kung may gagawa ng ganyang motorshow locally, count me in... iba parin ang talagang may passion sa cars kaysa sa journalist lang.

[Driv3er]

did someone say Aida Sevilla? Yung mga "reviews" nya eh, parang CATALOG lang! I can write a better review!