The Top Gear Philippines Magazine Podcast is back with the fifth episode of its fourth season. For this segment, managing editor Leandre Grecia and video head Charles Banaag recall their time at Wekfest 2026 in Nagoya, Japan. For those not in the know, Wekfast Japan is a JDM paradise for car enthusiasts and admirers alike….
It’s no secret that the long-standing antagonistic relations between the United States and China has spilled over into the broader automotive industry. Lawmakers and manufacturers have strongly opposed the entry of Chinese brands into their home turf, but proposed legislation in American Congress could catch an unlikely victim in the crossfire: Mercedes-Benz. The Motor Vehicle Modernization Act…
Toyota has just launched the “ultimate version” of the GR Corolla: the GRMN Corolla. And unlike the GRMN Yaris, this hot hatch will be made available, albeit in limited quantities, outside of Japan.Read More »
Transport company Green GSM has partnered with Philippine National Bank to support the operations and expansion of the former’s all-electric ride-hailing ecosystem in the country. PNB is providing a P2 billion credit facility to support Green GSM’s operational expansion and fleet growth. The agreement is part of Green GSM’s strategy to develop supporting infrastructure for…
Last year, the Mitsubishi Xpander was the best-selling car not just for Mitsubishi, or the MPV segment, but across the whole industry, including all brands and categories. 2025 saw 28,081 new Xpanders enter the Philippine roads, a full 1,000 plus units ahead of second placer Toyota Vios, and around 4,000 units more than the closest…
