Honda advocates green awareness among the youth

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In its non-stop drive for a greener future, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) recently gathered almost 100 students from the country’s premier universities like Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, Enderun Colleges, Miriam College, University of Asia and the Pacific and University of the Philippines to promote environmental awareness among the leaders of tomorrow.  Honda partnered with AIESEC Philippines, a global student organization that gives importance in world issues and leadership development, to actively face environmental issues that our society is going through.

In advocating green awareness, Honda organized a fuel efficiency driving competition called Honda Challenge Cup in the morning and an environmental forum in the afternoon.

Faced with the hurdles of unstable fuel prices, depleting fuel supply and excessive exhaust emissions, Honda challenged the students to make every drop of fuel matter and to initiate change among them.  As novice drivers, Honda taught these young students the correct driving techniques in achieving better fuel mileage.  Honda appealed among the participants to regularly apply these techniques in their daily trips and eventually turn it into a habit.  Driving every drop of fuel may sound tricky but can be easily achieved by considering three basic factors:  vehicle, driver and fuel.  A proper vehicle, equipped with advanced technologies like the i-VTEC engine, which is driven using proper techniques and is powered with high grade fuel that aids better combustion all contribute in optimizing fuel economy.

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Supra Wheels Autoshow – pictures

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Although the number of entrees were modest, the Supra Wheels Auto Show hosted by students from Assumption college was a success.  Tricked out rides from various clubs and shops were present and the event gave out a more relaxed hang out type of mood than what can be seen in other shows.  Check out the rides below and come and join the next show, “Face off Campus Road Show”  slated for next week (March  13 and 14) in SM Megamall.

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Honda refreshes Civic for pure intensity

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Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) continues to deliver pure intensity with the 2010 Civic.  Sporting a refreshed dynamic styling, the Civic now comes with a newly designed 16” three-dimensional, multi-spoke alloy wheels for its best-selling 1.8 S variant to create a more commanding and sharper look.  New alloy wheel design thoughtfully enhances its exterior and draws an exciting balance between aerodynamic body styling and aggressive stance.

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SupraWheels Auto Show

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Here’ a little show happening this weekend in Metrowalk.  If you live near the area, come out and show your support.

WHAT: SupraWheels Carshow Event Hosted by the Senior Entrepreneurship Block of Assumption College Makati
WHERE: Metrowalk (Front) Ortigas, Pasig City
WHEN: March 6, 2010
TIME: Ingress for Car Participants- 9:00AM
Opening of Event- 11:00 AM
Closing of Event- 1:00 AM (Approximately)
ENTRY FEE: To display- Php 2,000
To compete in DB Drag-Php 1,500

CATEGORIES
MAJOR AWARDS PLACES
Best in Paint 1st, 2nd
Best Interior 1st, 2nd
Best Engine Display 1st, 2nd
Best Audio Display 1st, 2nd
Best of Show (Overall) 1st, 2nd
Best in Detailing (Interior,Exterior,Engine)

1st, 2nd

MINOR AWARDS PLACES
Best Car Club ( Most Number of Entries) 1st
Best Car Graphics 1st
Best in Stock 1st,2nd
Best Engine Roar (Naturally Aspirated; N.A.) 1st,2nd
Best Engine Roar (Forced Induction; F.I.) 1st,2nd
Best J.D.M. Inspired Ride 1st
Best E.U.D.M. Inspired Ride 1st
Best U.S.D.M Inspired Ride 1st
Best Toyota 1st
Best Honda 1st
Best Nissan 1st
Best Mitsubishi 1st
Best BMW 1st
Best Subaru 1st
Most Slammed Ride (Lowest Ride) Min of 15in wheels
With Bodykits 1st
Without Bodykits 1st
Best SUV ( Street SUV) 1st,2nd
Best SUV (Off Road) 1st,2nd
Hottest Male Driver 1st
Hottest Female Driver 1st
Hottest Car Club ( Most Number of Entries Who Won) 1st
Best in Bodykits 1st
Best Racing Set-up 1st
Crowd’s Favorite 1st
Assumption’s Choice Award 1st

All winners of a said category will each receive a trophy and more!

FURTHER DETAILS NEEDED? Email niq_24@yahoo.com or contact 0916-305-7867.
APPLICATION IS STILL OPEN!

courtesy of Monique Sanchez

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Top 10 Favorite Childhood “Car”toon related toys

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As the car show season has not yet begun, and since summer is around the corner, we here at MyWheels take a look back at some of the favorite vehicular toys of our childhood.

1) GI JOE Rolling Thunder – few vehicles could match up to the size of this behemoth.  Cobra and the neighborhood kids felt the fury of the dual gigantic missiles !

notable mention : Bridge Layer, Havoc, Killer Whale

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2 ) Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors Sawboss and Armed Force – Futuristic vehicles with buzz saws, claws and rayguns on top. Cool!

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3) Centurions Wild Weasel – Sticking to the theme of vehicular based toys, the wild weasel was one of the few toys from the Centurion line that you could actually move on land.  The rest were basically stationary models such as the detonator and hornet which basically were stands to keep the hero standing.

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4) M.A.S.K.  Thunder Hawk – A hot sports car that transforms into a plane! Nuff Said!

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5) He Man Attak Trak – Though the toy was way different from what the cartoon version looked like, we had no choice but to imagine adventures in Eternia using this dopey looking toy

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6) ThunderCats Thunder Tank – This vehicle served as the primary transport and battle vehicle of the ThunderCats through most of there cartoon episodes.  Since a ThunderCats movie is in the works, look to see a new generation of Thunder Tank to roar soon!

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7) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles “Turtle Wagon” – A must have toy during the height of the Turtles popularity.  Look out Shredder!

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8 ) Inhumanoids Trappeur Vehicle – Basically a moon rover looking vehicle with a large claw in front, this was mans last line of defense against the dreaded Inhumanoids…… Not to inspiring…..or much fun unless you als have a few of the Inhumanoid Monsters like Meklar and Decompose to liven things up.

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9)Ghost Busters Ecto 1 – Nothing beats pretending to be a Ghostbuster and playing with the ooze that comes with the toys.  The ecto 1 was one of our favorites as it was basically the only vehicle of the crew except for Egons weird helicopter.

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10) Visionaries Sky Claw – The knights of the magical light might have only lasted 13 episodes but we loved their toys mainly due to the hologram stickers that were part of their design.

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Let us know if we missed any of your favorites.  Transformers and other robots were not added as we focused on human/humanoid driven land vehicles.

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