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Automechanika Jakarta opens its inaugural show with over 300 exhibitors

Posted on 09/29/2026 by in TopGear

Global automotive aftermarket fair Automechanika Jakarta recently held its inaugural event at the Nusantara International Convention Exhibition in Indonesia. The show took place from September 24-27, 2026, and hosted over 339 exhibitors from 15 countries. This comes as the 16th showcase from the Automechanika brand and its organizers, Messe Frankfurt. If you’ve read Top Gear Philippines managing editor Leandre Grecia’s experience…

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Review: 2027 Toyota Hilux Conquest 4×4 A/T

Posted on 09/29/2026 by in TopGear

The 9th-generation Toyota Hilux is not a radical evolution of the model. The simple drivetrain is essentially the same and sits on an updated version of the traditional ladder-frame IMV platform. The renowned heavy duty suspension was modified for a wider stance, and the exterior styling got modernized. However, the biggest changes were in the…

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The fully electric TVS iQube is now in PH priced at P99.8k

Posted on 09/29/2026 by in TopGear

TVS Motor Company (TVSM) took center stage at the recent Wheeltek 50th Anniversary Exhibition with the launch of its new electric motorcycle, the TVS iQube. This futuristic-looking scooter goes up against 125cc gasoline-powered models in terms of size and performance. The iQube packs two 3.5kWh lithium-ion batteries that provide juice to the electric motor that produces 6.17hp (4.6kW) and 140Nm…

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Is the BMW F450 R on its way?

Posted on 09/29/2026 by in TopGear

BMW Motorrad blew the lightweight adventure-bike segment wide open with the launch of the F450 GS. I eventually got to ride it on local roads, and it didn’t feel like a cheap copy of the German brand’s famed ADV—it felt like a proper GS. Nearly a year after it pulled the wraps off the baby GS, it appears…

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BYD Sealion 5 gets only three stars for safety from ANCAP

Posted on 09/29/2026 by in TopGear

We’ve gotten so used to seeing five-star safety ratings from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) that anything less seems to be subpar. In the case of the BYD Sealion 5, which recently got three stars, it’s even more apparent, especially since other models like the Shark 6, Sealion 6, and eMax 9 have all gotten…

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