The ‘what’ is simple: two versions of the Mini Countryman S outfitted by an Austrian design studio inspired by music festivals that turn both cars into, essentially, giant mobile speakers. The ‘why’ is trickier: According to Mini, “a long-standing tradition and core value of the brand is individual vehicle customization.” So, that naturally evolves into:…
The Toyota Yaris Cross has gotten a refresh in Europe. For starters, the subcompact crossover dons a new grille, featuring a wider honeycomb pattern. Coupled with thicker headlights, it now wears a more expressive, bug-looking face. Personally, I prefer the previous (or current) design, but the rear half looks much taller and more macho. The…
Following its earlier pre-delivery inspection facility expansion, Suzuki Philippines has now broken ground on the next batch of new facilities at its Laguna plant. The groundbreaking ceremony comes ahead of construction scheduled to begin this May. The new facilities are expected to be operational by August 2027. New additions to Suzuki’s Laguna plant include an integrated parts…
We think of the Honda Integra Type R as a quintessential ’90s legend, like Mr. Motivator or Jennifer Aniston’s hair. That it had a massive impact was thanks to its impeccable handling, razor-sharp five-speed gearbox, and hand-built 189hp 1.8-liter VTEC engine that redlined at 8,700rpm. “There’s an overwhelming sense that this car was built to be…
The flagship 2026 KTM 1390 Super Duke RR has been launched, and it’s the fastest and most aggressive version of the brand’s naked bike thus far—so much so that the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer has given it the title ‘Beast RR.’ The 1390 Super Duke RR—referred to as the ‘Duke RR’ for the sake of brevity—sheds…
