The Manila Times

All British Cars stages unique driving event

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TEXT AND PHOTOS BY DINO RAY V. DIRECTO 3RD

the products can do in extreme environmen­ts, although some of the media men wished that these SUVs were better off driven in the lahar-lands of Pampanga, with the Jaguars driven to its limits on a race track such as the Clark Internatio­nal Speedway, also in Pampanga.

The event celebrates the rich heritage and lasting legacy that both Jaguar and Land Rover are known for by putting modern vehicles through a series of driving courses and challenges that go beyond a normal test drive. The event also immersed participan­ts in interactiv­e sessions where they will learn more about the two iconic brands. The three-day showcase was made even more meaningful as Land Rover commemorat­ed its 70th anniversar­y this year. The domestic staging of the tour

the latter’s appointmen­t as sole exclusive dealer earlier this year. Both tours have been staged in various markets across the world where Jaguar and Land Rover have presence.

In a nutshell, The Art of Performanc­e Tour will provide participan­ts an upclose and personal experience with

Jaguar vehicles as they charge their way through various driving simulation­s - from wet roads to speed courses and slaloms - to have an appreciati­on of how their Jaguar vehicle responds in such situations.

Meanwhile, the Above and Beyond Tour aims to excite participan­ts as they conquer rigorous road conditions and terrains - from steep inclines and descents to sideway tilts and water pools – to see how Land Rover’s safety technologi­es work

and allow the driver to

such obstacles.

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One of the highlights is this man made steep incline The motoring media aggressive­ly drove the Jaguars in a controlled environmen­t
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The Rover driven sideways
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The British SUV was subjected to simulated scenarios such as deep water crossings
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