Category: TopGear

LRT-2 commuters: You can now use cashless options to pay for your fare

Posted on 07/14/2026 by in TopGear

LRT-2 passengers can now use Mastercard- or Visa-branded debit and credit cards, NFC-enabled mobile or wearable devices, and other digital wallets to pay for their fare. The Department of Transportation announced that the LRT-2s cashless gates are now open, allowing passengers to save time by avoiding the lines at the service counters. The new cashless system was made…

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BYD claps back at Geely and Chery with a longer, more powerful Seagull

Posted on 07/14/2026 by in TopGear

Just months after a new Seagull debuted at Auto China 2026, BYD may be producing yet another iteration of its famed subcompact hatchback. However, this latest EV may not fall under that size category anymore. Documents from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology revealed that a longer Seagull could be in the pipeline for BYD….

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The 1,140hp Denza Z9 GT inches closer to a potential PH launch

Posted on 07/14/2026 by in TopGear

The Denza Z9 GT has appeared on the Department of Energy’s list of recognized electric vehicles. Previewed at the brand’s Philippine debut back in February, the luxury performance wagon inches closer to a potential launch in the country.  The Z9 GT is hailed as the first export model to feature BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery. With this, it is…

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Would you want a Thai-made BYD Sealion 5 DM-i in PH?

Posted on 07/14/2026 by in TopGear

The BYD Sealion 5 DM-i has just received a significant refresh in Thailand. There, a new ‘Standard’ variant has just been added to the lineup, positioned as a base-level configuration. While it may sound similar to the single Sealion 5 DM-i trim available in the Philippines, there are several key differences. Arguably, the most important one…

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