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Why is Toyota so hyper about the Tamaraw? The answer lies in its SME roots

Commentary by Tessa R. Salazar The posh grand ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Bonifacio Global City was transformed last Jan. 31 into a bazaar of sorts, a collection of “sari-sari” store huts placed at strategic corners of the spacious hall. They were the sidelights of the Pinoy fiesta-themed thanksgiving party Toyota Motor Philippines […]

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Sustainable, fashionable mobility

Commentary by Tessa R. Salazar If you think some people are too sexy for this planet, well, maybe you’re right. The clothing industry, as I’ve just recently found out, turns out to be the second most polluting industry in the world, coming just after petroleum. The manufacture and consumption of our second skins have had

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Commentary: A time for goodbye

by Tessa R. Salazar “For one so small you seem so strong. My arms will hold you, keep you safe and warm. This bond between us can’t be broken” –“You’ll Be in My Heart,” Phil Collins This year saw the first death in my family, which automatically makes 2024 the most difficult year in our lives.

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The orphan vs the bullied: 2 billionaires behind the wheels of future mobility

by Tessa R. Salazar Many automotive observers believe that the future of EVs will depend largely on two brands, BYD and Tesla. That race to EV supremacy will be unpredictable, thrilling, and with probably some shocking (pardon the pun) plot twists along the way. But what about the other global brands, you ask. Wouldn’t they

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Toyota’s recent debacle with Daihatsu proves ‘the taller you grow, the deeper you bow’

by Tessa Salazar There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that Daihatsu, known throughout Japan and beyond as the maker of the most compact of “kei” cars, is in big trouble. Not that Daihatsu committed a recent, innocent, and minor mistake. It’s much worse: It’s not recent, it’s not minor, and it’s certainly not innocent. Apparently,

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Our richest and most powerful can do better for those with no cars

by Tessa Salazar Just when progressive governments around the world have been shifting their priorities toward more pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly cities, in comes this newest development from the country’s richest real estate magnate and political family. If you’ve seen Villar City that straddles an area where Las Pinas, Muntinlupa, and Bacoor cities converge, chances are

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