
We don’t open the hood anymore
A few years ago, it was more common to see people gathered around an open hood, checking what was inside before stepping into the cabin.
Enrique Garcia · · 2 min read

Enrique Garcia is the Chief Infrastructure Officer / Head of IT and Motoring Editor of Daily Tribune, with over 30 years of experience in technology, engineering, and business. He has worked in R&D, visual effects, and AI. He holds an ECE degree from Mapúa, attended the MBA-Regis program at Ateneo, and is pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in AI and Machine Learning at the Asian Institute of Management.

A few years ago, it was more common to see people gathered around an open hood, checking what was inside before stepping into the cabin.
Enrique Garcia · · 2 min read

Earlier versions, such as the one from Infiniti, had a mechanical backup that could reconnect if needed, while newer systems rely on multiple sensors and…
Enrique Garcia · · 2 min read

Because of that environment, I learned to expect change and to adjust without hesitation whenever a new update came in.
Enrique Garcia · · 3 min read

Most people treat ‘hybrid’ as one clean category. It is not. It refers to a group of different systems that share two power sources but operate in very…
Enrique Garcia · · 3 min read

Fuel prices continue to move in one direction. Up.
Enrique Garcia · · 3 min read

The steering wheel has defined the automobile for more than a century. Drivers sit behind it and use it to guide the vehicle along the road.
Enrique Garcia · · 3 min read

Many people notice approaching vehicles by ear before they see them. Motorcycles, tricycles, jeepneys, and even delivery trucks announce their presence with…
Enrique Garcia · · 2 min read

Today, driving feel can change through software updates, as throttle response curves can be recalibrated and regenerative braking strength adjusted.
Enrique Garcia · · 3 min read

I drove the Kia Carnival 1.6 SX+ Turbo Hybrid to Baguio during the Daily Tribune company outing at Baguio Country Club. We stayed for two days and three…
Enrique Garcia · · 4 min read

Xiaomi, known for its smartphones, now builds electric vehicles. Huawei develops intelligent driving and cockpit systems for partner automakers.
Enrique Garcia · · 3 min read
