Category: TopGear

The Philippine International Motor Show had over 55,500 attendees this year

Posted on 06/11/2026 by in TopGear

The four-day run of the 10th Philippine International Motor Show drew a total of 55,544 visitors, according to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI), the organizer of the event. PIMS 2026 was held from June 4 to 7, 2026, with 17 automotive brands participating. This year’s theme was ‘Forward in Every Drive,’ and it…

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Retro review: The box-type Lancer GSR was the height of ’80s cool

Posted on 06/11/2026 by in TopGear

It’s safe to say that 1982 was not a very good time for the Philippines. A major economic crisis was just around the corner, which itself was triggered by political instability, bringing the country to the brink of bankruptcy. It was not a very good time for the car industry either as interest rates were skyrocketing, and…

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The plug-in hybrid BYD Dolphin launches with 1,040km of range

Posted on 06/11/2026 by in TopGear

The plug-in hybrid BYD Dolphin G DM-i has officially debuted, and the European market is getting first dibs. It comes with BYD’s familiar DM-i powertrain, built around a 1.5-liter gasoline-powered generator and an 18.3kWh battery. That gives it an estimated driving range of 1,040km, with 105km on pure electric power. BYD also used this release…

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