Category: TopGear

2027 Mazda CX-5 Scores A Top Safety Pick+ Award From IIHS

Posted on 07/10/2026 by in car reviews, Compact SUV, Mazda Corporate, Mazda CX-5, Safety

After scoring a 5-star safety rating at both the ANCAP and Euro NCAP, the all-new, third-generation CX-5 has scooped up yet another prestigious safety award. Most recently, the compact SUV received the 2026 Top Safety Pick+ award—the highest award in vehicle safety bestowed by the US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).Read More »

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Toyota will run a hydrogen-powered Hilux in the 2027 Dakar Rally

Posted on 07/10/2026 by in TopGear

Earlier this week, we covered Toyota’s hesitance to bring a PHEV Hilux to the market. The Japanese carmaker claimed that it’s in no hurry to break into the plug-in pickup segment just yet, preferring to further develop its technology instead of rushing a new model. That said, Gazoo Racing has announced that it’s entering a fuel-cell electric…

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The Supreme Court has dismissed petitions challenging NCAP

Posted on 07/10/2026 by in TopGear

On Thursday, July 9, the Supreme Court—in a decision written by Associate Justice Rodil V. Zalameda—dismissed petitions against the Metro Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) no-contact apprehension program (NCAP). The petitions sought to challenge the NCAP’s validity, stating a contradiction in the Land Transportation and Traffic Code.  The petitions, filed by Kilusan sa Pagbabago ng Industriya…

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Hot gear: The Ugreen MagFlow Air is an everyday carry essential

Posted on 07/10/2026 by in TopGear

I never leave the house without a phone anymore these days. Who does, anyway? This is why whenever I know I’ll be out for prolonged periods, I bring chargers with me. It helps that all of my devices have USB-C ports, so a couple of cables and power bricks usually suffice. But you won’t always be able to…

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