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The family SUV test starts long before the road trip

Combining adaptable cabin space, long-distance hybrid range, and smart versatility, the GAC GS4 Max HEV delivers an efficient, adventure-ready drive for young families and urbanites on the move. The actual unit may vary from the photo shown. A family SUV has to handle more than the occasional weekend getaway. Its real test comes on a…

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Who controls SOCOTECO II? House probe sought as power deal draws fresh scrutiny

A proposed joint venture involving South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO II) is facing renewed scrutiny, with ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio joining a call for a House inquiry into what the deal could mean for the cooperative’s member-consumer-owners. Tinio said he has co-authored House Resolution 1401, filed by General Santos City Rep. Shirlyn Bañas-Nograles….

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Could the Philippines’ next racing star be sitting at a gaming console?

The search for Filipino racing talent is moving from online qualifying laps to a live showdown in Pasay City. Twenty drivers will compete in the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippines Esports GT Championship National Finals on Sunday, September 27. Half will race in the Sporting Class; the other half will contest the Junior Class, where young…

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A Baku wall just handed Russell the chance he needed

George Russell arrived at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix chasing his Mercedes teammate in the championship. He will start Saturday’s race from pole position. Kimi Antonelli, the man he is chasing, will start 16th. It is a startling reversal from practice, when Mercedes appeared headed for a front-row lockout. Russell topped both opening sessions around Baku’s…

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Subic eyes major golf, tennis events in sports tourism comeback

Subic Bay Freeport Zone is preparing for a return to the international sporting stage, with plans to host a major women’s golf championship and a possible Women’s Tennis Association tournament. The Philippine Sports Commission and the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority are exploring a partnership to rehabilitate key facilities and reposition the Freeport as a leading…

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Porsche’s €1.25-B AI push signals a new race beyond horsepower

Porsche is making one of its biggest bets yet on artificial intelligence, signing a five-year strategic partnership with Tata Consultancy Services that could reshape how the German sports car maker designs vehicles, runs factories and serves customers. The agreement puts AI at the center of Porsche’s next phase of digital transformation, as global automakers race…

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