Category: TopGear

LTFRB brings back fixed pick-up fees amid concerns from TNVS drivers and commuters

Posted on 07/21/2026 by in TopGear

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board announced the return of the fixed pick-up fare system for ride-hailing services. This is in response to concerns from transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers regarding rising operational costs, as well as to protect commuters from unreasonable price surges from transport network companies (TNCs).  Under LTFRB’s Memorandum Circular Number…

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Reservations are now open for the new Nissan Kicks e-Power

Posted on 07/21/2026 by in TopGear

Nissan Philippines has officially opened the reservation books for the new 2027 Nissan Kicks e-Power. With that, the Japanese carmaker has also shared some additional visuals and preliminary details. Full specifications for the Philippine-bound units, however, have yet to be revealed. We can expect the whole picture later this year, but if you want to get…

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Check out Pasig City’s new fleet of Toyota Zenix HEVs

Posted on 07/21/2026 by in TopGear

On July 20, the Pasig City local government formally turned over 10 new Toyota Zenix HEVs to six different city offices. The city’s public information office shares that these new hybrid MPVs are the second batch of units acquired for the city’s re-fleeting program. The vehicles were purchased through the eMarketplace system of the Procurement Service-Department of Budget…

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Review: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 GLS 2WD Long Range

Posted on 07/21/2026 by in TopGear

It seems a crisis is an effective way to speed up tech adoption. During the pandemic, we saw this with cashless payments, online shopping, and systems for distance learning and remote work. With the seemingly never-ending fuel crisis, it’s electrified mobility that’s having a big moment. The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) reported…

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