Category: General

SMC SALEX says ‘safeguards’ are in place regarding tree cutting

Posted on 06/01/2026 by in TopGear

SMC Southern Access Link Expressway (SALEX) addressed concerns over the affected trees from road work along Quirino Avenue. It cited safeguards being carried out and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, which include tree management activities and a replacement planting program. For context, SALEX is a proposed elevated expressway that connects the…

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Updated BYD Seal 5 could get new entry-level variant

Posted on 06/01/2026 by in TopGear

A new BYD has made its appearance on the Department of Energy’s list of certified electric vehicles, and it’s called the Seal 05 DM-i. That zero digit is an important distinction—this is meant to be an updated version of the Seal 5 currently available. The thumbnail photo in the website backs this up, as it shows…

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The AC Cobra GT Coupe is a modern art piece with a 5.0-liter V8

Posted on 06/01/2026 by in TopGear

This is the AC Cobra GT Coupe. It is a coupe built by “Britain’s oldest active vehicle manufacturer” AC Cars and is a version of the classic Cobra that comes pre-filled with 5.0-liters of Ford V8. It also comes pre-filled with a roof. Time to go back to the future, then. Chiefly because while Cobras…

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Chery plans to launch a kei car in Japan to rival the BYD Rocco

Posted on 06/01/2026 by in TopGear

Electric Mobility Technologies (EMT), a joint venture of several companies, including Chery, has plans to launch an electric kei car in Japan under the brand name EMTA. According to CarNewsChina.com, the launch is scheduled for 2027, with four cars expected to roll out by 2029. EMTA brings together Chery as a tech provider, Jiangsu Yueda…

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New Yamaha Mio Gear S launched with P81.9k SRP

Posted on 05/31/2026 by in TopGear

After opening the first quarter of the year with a, Yamaha Motor Philippines is closing of Q2 with the reveal of another new model: The 2026 Yamaha Mio Gear S. The new Mio Gear S arrives with an updated design, added convenience features, and a new but familiar engine. PHOTO BY Charles Banaag PHOTO BY Charles Banaag…

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