The BYD eMax 9 DM-i has just secured a five-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program. It achieved this by delivering above-average results across four evaluations, including crash tests and available safety features. Notably, the plug-in hybrid people hauler scored a perfect 100% in Post Crash, thanks to its collision protocols, battery…
It was a mixed performance for BYD in the latest round of Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) assessment covering the M9 (Philippine model eMax 9) and the Sealion 5. The eMax 9 scored a perfect 5-star rating, while the Sealion 5 received only 3 stars.Read More »
BYD and Denza invited us to a road trip across Western Sichuan, China, to experience their cars while taking in the province’s lush scenery. If you’ve never been to China before, that would make both of us. Before this trip, I had never visited the country, so this was totally unfamiliar territory. If it’s both…
A student from Toyota Motor Philippines School of Technology (TMP Tech) won a gold medal at the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (TESDA) WorldSkills Philippines Clark 2026, spotlighting the school’s premier automotive technical training and contributing to CALABARZON’s success as overall national champion.Read More »
Global automotive aftermarket fair Automechanika Jakarta recently held its inaugural event at the Nusantara International Convention Exhibition in Indonesia. The show took place from September 24-27, 2026, and hosted over 339 exhibitors from 15 countries. This comes as the 16th showcase from the Automechanika brand and its organizers, Messe Frankfurt. If you’ve read Top Gear Philippines managing editor Leandre Grecia’s experience…
