Category: Car Launch

Official: Formula 1 to allow more combustion power in 2027 and 2028

Posted on 06/15/2026 by in TopGear

Cars racing in the 2027 and 2028 Formula 1 seasons will be getting more combustion power after the series recently agreed on a revised set of power regulations. In the current season, F1 cars use hybrid systems that split power delivery by 53% and 47%, respectively, between the internal combustion engine (ICE) and the kinetic motor…

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The GWM Haval H7 comes with an all-hybrid lineup that starts at P1,298,888

Posted on 06/15/2026 by in TopGear

At the 2026 Manila International Auto Show, GWM Philippines previewed the all-new Haval H7. Now, the Chinese carmaker has officially launched its newest SUV. Unlike its bigger H9 sibling, the Haval H7 packs an electrified powertrain across the range, with two options available: a traditional hybrid and a plug-in hybrid. These hybrid engines under the hood are easily the…

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Follow the leader: Nissan will use China’s strategies to develop cars faster

Posted on 06/15/2026 by in TopGear

Nikkei Asia has reported that Nissan will adopt strategies from Chinese rivals, enabling it to bring new models to market more quickly. In comparison, Japanese automakers are currently following much slower development cycles. Nissan looks to buck this trend by taking what it has learned from its joint venture in China. This includes the use of artificial…

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The LTO has revoked 434 driver’s licenses since October 2025

Posted on 06/15/2026 by in TopGear

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has announced that it has revoked 434 driver’s licenses between October 2025 and June 10, 2026. During those same months, 396 licenses were also suspended for varying periods of time. While license revocations are typically thought to be permanent, the LTO further disclosed that only 94 drivers have been completely banned…

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