Nico Ylanan
Content Editor
Nico's priorities in the same particular order: Motorcycles, automobiles, and music. A part-time DJ and full time lover of anything on wheels, Nico has spent a few years with automotive publications before joining the Autodeal team.
@nicoylanan
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What has been going on with the VW-Ford alliance? / News
Thomas Sedran gives a little background on the projects and goals laid out for both companies.
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Editor Speaks: The deal with Chinese cars / Featured Article
A brief history lesson on the Chinese automotive market.
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Mazda PH teases us with more powerful MX-5, updated CX-9, Mazda6 / News
The public will get to see these cars in the metal at PIMS 2018 in late October.
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Motorcycle Review: 2018 Ducati Monster 821 / Featured Article
We try out Ducati’s latest naked sportbike and see if the legend lives on.
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A primer on the different types of vehicle insurance / Featured Article
Let’s break down the two types of insurance you can get for your vehicle.
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Toyota tops automotive manufacturers in 2018 Best Global Brands list / News
See which manufacturers made it to the top 100.
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Dodge and SRT have spawned the Challenger Hellcat Redeye / News
Close to 800 hp and with a 325 km/h top speed. The fastest muscle car in existence so far.
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Mazda’s rotary engine is apparently making a comeback / News
No, it’s not at all what you think. Trust us.
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Daniel Miranda bags two podiums at 2018 Asia Formula Renault / News
Back-to-back podium results for one of the Philippine’s most promising drivers.
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2018 KTM 790 Duke - On the Saddle / Video Review
If the 390 is not enough, KTM still has your back with the new 790 Duke.
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Advanced driver assistance systems can prevent up to 40% of crashes / News
A study in the USA showed how technology can save lives and prevent crashes.
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Editor Speaks: The Growth of the Leisure Bike Segment / Featured Article
BMW Motorrad has its sights set on the Philippine market.
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Mercedes-Benz shifts leadership, new CEO by 2019 / News
Dieter Zetsche will be ending his 12-year run by next year.
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Ford to strengthen partnership with Volkswagen, Mahindra to cut costs / News
Shared platforms and production costs means more money for Ford.
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2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country is a wagon that thinks it’s an SUV / News
A station wagon with the off-road capabilities of a crossover.
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Nissan Note e-POWER NISMO S is a souped-up Note we won’t get. Yet. / News
But we’re not holding our collective breaths for a left-hand drive model anytime soon.
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Future Mercedes-Benz cars will curate your parking choices / News
Green is good, yellow is okay, and red is a definite no.
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2019 Volvo XC40 is coming to PH by end of 2018 / News
We’re looking forward to seeing the XC40 in person and longing for a chance to get behind the wheel.
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Isuzu struts their stuff in Iloilo City with the 4x4 Xtreme Xperience / News
Isuzu showcases their latest products coupled with efficient and powerful engines.
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Toyota is hinting at the return of the MR2 and Celica / News
Toyota’s legendary trio will soon make a comeback. Our fingers are crossed.
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Peugeot’s latest concept is a muscle car that drives itself / News
600 km range on an all-electric, all-wheel drive chassis.
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Here are the best bits about the 2019 BMW Z4 / News
Let’s talk about what’s underneath that pretty exterior.
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Volkswagen I.D. Buzz Cargo is the Kombi with a job to do / News
Autonomous driving, an integrated workstation, and zero emissions. The perfect work vehicle?
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Mercedes-AMG has new a tiny rocketship in the form of an A-Class / News
0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds. Now this is what we’d call a pocket rocket.
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Review: 2018 Isuzu D-Max 1.9 RZ4E LS 4x2 AT Blue Power / Review
A small engine with more power. Isuzu’s second generation D-Max impresses.
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Editor Speaks: The 400cc Highway Dilemma Pt. 2 / Featured Article
This is part two of our piece on motorcycles and their usage on highways.
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Here’s what a revived Mitsubishi Galant could look like / News
These renders of the Galant are courtesy of a Filipino artist.
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Here’s the deal on the 2019 Lexus UX / News
Lexus’ newest crossover is their boldest one yet.
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The Volkswagen Beetle is on its final year / News
A special Final Edition is your last shot at owning the latest Beetle.
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Lexus makes side mirrors a thing of the past. Sort of. / News
The Lexus ES has digital mirrors instead of bulky housings.
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Kawasaki Z900RS - On the Saddle / Video Review
Nostalgia is a beautiful thing, that's why Kawasaki made the Z900RS.
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Review: 2018 BMW X1 xDrive20d xLine / Review
BMW’s X1 makes a return in second generation form, and it’s better in every way.
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First Drive: Honda reinforces its position with the 2019 HR-V / Featured Article
We take the 2019 Honda HR-V through its paces to Tagaytay.
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Lexus launches its next flagship: A yacht / News
You can now drive up to a dock in a Lexus, and board a Lexus to go on a cruise.
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Jaguar Land Rover offers modern infotainment for classic cars / News
Add convenience without your radio looking out of place.
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2020 Kia Telluride has broken cover. At a fashion show? / News
Kia drops big news about its biggest crossover in an unconventional way.
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Report: 2020 Mazda CX-3 will be bigger, faster, and more refined / News
No teasers or leaks on what it looks like so far, but we’re eagerly waiting for more information.
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These cars are made in Vietnam, but designed by Italians / News
VinFast has debuted two models, and they’ve been sculpted by the greatest names in Italian car design.
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Ford’s development on EVs and a Mustang crossover / News
Team Edison is spearheading the EV revolution at Ford.
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Mercedes-Benz buses to serve P2P routes / News
Look out for these German coaches at a terminal near you, soon.
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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports reminds us why we can’t have nice things / News
Toyota brings back the station wagon Corolla in a big way.
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Ever fancy an Audi A1 Sportback without a radio? / News
This could very well be the most affordable new Audi on the market today.
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Volkswagen Group opens new plant in Northern China / News
This new plant aims to ramp up production considerably.
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Catanduanes on the Kawasaki Z900RS / Featured Article
An island getaway with a desirable motorcycle. What’s not to love?
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Nissan offers Navara N-Guard special edition. In the UK. / News
Yeah, unfortunately it’s probably never reaching the Philippines.
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Editor Speaks: The 400cc Highway Dilemma Pt.1 / Featured Article
Here’s a brief history on how motorcycles have been controlled on our major expressways.
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Review: 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 / Review
The C-Class grows up. Literally. And we like where Mercedes-Benz is going with their new SUVs.
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Lexus is set to unveil an updated 2019 RC to the world / News
Four years is quite a long time, but it is something to look forward to.
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The 2019 Ford EcoSport makes its debut / News
Ford’s best-seller has received a substantial update.
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The Toyota Corolla is one of the safest hatchbacks out there / News
What would it take to get Toyota’s awesome hatch to come to the Philippines?