Australian V8: Drifting style

Thought that only Japanese and Americans can produce their drift style. Well, Australians also have their own style, as shown on this video, the powerful monsters from Australian V8 super cars displayed drifting when they are attacking the corners in wet surface. Definitely I love how they execute. Here is the video:


If any case that this will continue on their next race, it will create a new car culture.

Casual driving shoes — Philippines

Guess, everyone who are into cars, are also very meticulous what shoes that are meant for driving. Thought just a regular sneakers or simple shoes will do the trick, guess not. Some drivers that are expose to racing — whether street racing, trackdays, or professional racers — are aware that shoes is an important factors especially if you are doing the heel-and-toe technique or other pedal work.

Upon experince, here are the list that you need to consider in order to have a driving shoes or if you have already driving shoes:

- Casual driving shoes — not the professional driving shoes which are expensive — will have a special design to its sole — some kind of a pattern to its sole that touch the surface of the pedal for the better heel-and-toe technique and smoother downshifting — whether its accelerator, brake, or the clutch.
- Designs are similar with Moccasin
- Very common to casual driving shoes they use synthetic leather — PU or Cowskin, unless you did a made-to-order driving shoes made of Alligator skin.
- Sole rolled with the heels for ease pedal works - Round toe is order to eliminate snagging on pedal edge

However, casual driving shoes is very expensive in the market and some elite or "can afford" can experience what the shoes was built for.

Funny, I saw at ZALORA website a variety of driving shoes which you can buy at affordable price. Here are some of the images that are sold on their website that meets the functionality of a casual driving shoes — well, besides that the label is driving shoes.



For price, shipping policies, details, and other lineup; you can visit this link below:

For details: Driving Shoes.. Go here..

BYD-E6: Electric car for Taxi Business - Philippines

Another transport business will benefit with the current technology offered for electric vehicle is the Taxi business. For a Philippine setup, taxi operator who have a current franchise covers Metro Manila only can invest with electric car as a replacement for their old cars. Benefits? Simple, fuel cost which is a nightmare for both operator and drivers as well. Maintenance are lessen due the movable parts that where remove which are present with the conventional petrol based engines.


One brand that I am seeing that is feasible to provide an electric car is the BYD E6 which it is already proven with our Asian neighbors as their taxi cars.


Presentation of the BYD-E6


Here are some videos that shows BYD-E6 is already in service as a taxi.

Electric vehicle in Logistics business

If you are one of the decision makers on your company and you are into logistics, one of the key element on your business is vehicles. Because you need to deliver packages and items to your clients one expenses arise besides the parts is the fuel use in the vehicle. Well, fuel nowadays are not cheap compared ten years ago.

If you are planning to invest for vehicles, I suggest to invest into electic vehicle. I am not selling Nissan or associated with Nissan but with their vehicle and technology that they are offering, this is a win-win situation for both manufacturer and consumers. They launched the Nissan e-NV200. An electric van that is capable to perform just like a conventional petroleum based vehicle without using a fuel. It runs purely in electric.



This is a practical vehicle for logistics company especially if their operations are in South east Asia because of the geographical size of it. Besides that this is an electic vehicle, another benefit is less cost for maintenance because there is no movable parts as to the conventional vehicles. On the companies side or any entities who will buy this, you will also buy a charging equipment for the vehicle.

Here are some videos which Nissan documented that the electric vehicles maximize the investment of the company.

2014 Hot Import Nights Manila: Slapshock performance

Slapshock rocks the 2014 Hot Import Nights Manila event with their powerful performance, here are the videos of the said event, held in Metrotent Ortigas on April 26,2014, enjoy!


2014 Hot Import Nights Manila: Slapshock performance by easternmotors


2014 Hot Import Nights Manila: Slapshock performance (2) by easternmotors


2014 Hot Import Nights Manila: Slapshock performance (part 3) by easternmotors

2014 Hot Import Nights Manila: Sassy Girls performance

If you are a big fan of Sassy Girls and at the same time you like cars, then you will not miss the this performance happened on April 26. Here are some of the videos which Sassy Girls performed at the Hot Import Nights 3 at the Metrotent in Pasig, enjoy!


2014 Hot Import Nights Manila: Sassy Girls performance by easternmotors


2014 Hot Import Nights Manila: Sassy Girls performance (2) by easternmotors

TATA Super ACE: Future of transport business

Indian's famous auto maker TATA is making their way in the Philippine market by introducing a bunch of models which will give more options for buyers.

One of their model that will hit the sweet spot among Filipino operators or buyer is their TATA Super ACE — the FB type. The reason that I said that this model will becoming popular is because upon seeing the actual vehicle, the size if this one is perfect for those narrow street of Manila which other full-size FB utility vehicles will having hard time going through in it and not sacrificing its power and performance which those small-sized FB utility vehicles are lacking.


The vehicle's four-cylinder Diesel engine is equipped with turbo-charger with a descent 52-hp at 135-NM of Torques which is descent enough and can deliver every user's needs in terms of carrying load without pinching its expenses in fuel.


When I went inside the vehicle, the interior is perfect for Filipino drivers. Also, another thing that caught my attention is the dashboard and the panels of the vehicle, simple and it is perfect for drivers; no complication or other switches might confuse the user during its operation.

The representative from TATA Philippines told me that they do not have yet the price for the said model, they said it will released I think on June or late May. Oh, another thing that caught also my attention is that their stockyard will based in Cainta, Rizal and their dealership will be base in Marikina which new to my ears because it is very common that the stock yards are located in Laguna; so I guess the fast-delivery is the name of the game here.

So if you are planning to replace that old-technology drive passenger type jeepney, this is my recommendation for all UV-express operator and other transport vehicle operator that have a franchise on their jeepney.

Photos by Arnold of Arnold-S Photogs

2014 Mitsubishi Montero Sports V6

Mitsubihi Montero enthusiast will love this, Mitsubishi officially launched the latest Montero sports that is equipped with a V6 engine.

The common Montero Sports have a 2.5 inline-four cylinder VGT engine which is quite "small" for an image that has a reputation of winning rallies in other countries, especially that are sold in South-east Asia.


But now, this beast have a large displacement of 3.0 liter engine, equipped with a MIVEC technology, and has a power of 217 horsepower at 6,250 RPM and a maximum torque of 281.45 NM at 4,000 rpm. Other details of the engine is that this is on a SOHC or Single-Overhead-Cam setup and running on gasoline.

Buyers can choose variety of this model, here are the list:


- 2014 Mitsubishi Montero Sports V6 4x2 Automatic transmission (base model)
- 2014 Mitsubishi Montero Sports V6 4x2 Manual transmission GLS
- 2014 Mitsubishi Montero Sports V6 4x4 Manual transmission GLX
- 2014 Mitsubishi Montero Sports V6 4x2 Automatic transmission Exceed
- 2014 Mitsubishi Montero Sports V6 4x4 Automatic transmission DAKAR version
- 2014 Mitsubishi Montero Sports V6 4x2 Automatic transmission DAKAR version

So if you are planning to buy one, and you want your Montero to have an edge compared to others? Then this model is for you.

You can go to the nearest Mitsubishi dealership for more information.

Modified Toyota GT-86 — 01

I spotted a highly modified Toyota GT-86 on a car show in the Philippines, if you notice that there is an intercooler installed on this car. Other very apparent on this car will be its strut-bars camgears and its bodykits.


Modified Toyota GT-86 at 396 HP by easternmotors

Video editing by Arnold S Photogs: www.facebook.com/ArnoldDelaCruzPhotography

2014 Nissan Xtrail — more of it!

Still want more of the 2014 Nissan Xtrail? Here is one video where they interviewed people behind the design and how they interpret it. It stated on those individual that the new Nissan Xtrail focus on more family, being social to other individual, and of course having fun.

Here's what designers have to say.

The 2014 Nissan Xtrail for Asian market by easternmotors

2014 Nissan X-trail

Nissan launched their All-new Nissan Xtrail in the market. This is a new look for the said model compared to its previous models which is just a facelift, to be honest, this model looks better especially those LED headlamps.



Nissan introduces the whole interior with their "theater like" seating configuration which you will see in premium movie houses which aims for comfort and luxurious experience.


The 2014 Nissan Xtrail will available in 2 engine variant, one is a 2.0 liter and a 2.5 liter engine all equipped with a CVT transmission for relaxing driving experience.

The said vehicle will be available this late March, so try to reserve now to your nearest Nissan dealership for more details.