Category: TopGear

2026 Yamaha Lexi 155 review: Budget-friendly small maxi-scooter tested

Posted on 09/23/2026 by in TopGear

Yamaha Motor Philippines made waves when it launched the all-new Yamaha Lexi 155. This small maxi-scooter promises 155cc performance with a 125cc pricing, easily making it one of the most enticing offerings in our market today. The Yamaha Lexi 155 loses out on advanced features and tech, but it more than makes up for it…

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Your next Nissan pickup truck could have a folding second row

Posted on 09/23/2026 by in TopGear

What if the entire rear end of your pickup truck’s cabin could fold away to extend your bed length? That’s the premise of a patent that Nissan recently filed in the United States, as first reported by CarBuzz. As seen in these illustrations (which appear to depict a Frontier or Navara), Nissan’s goal is to tuck away and…

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New end-of-trip bike facility and PUV stops open in Alabang

Posted on 09/23/2026 by in TopGear

Attention, cyclists and commuters in Alabang: The Department of Transportation has just inaugurated an end-of-trip bike facility and three new PUV stops around the district. These new structures are spread throughout Alabang and feature helpful equipment for all road users. The new end-of-trip bike facility is located at the Alabang Public Market and can accommodate up to…

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BYD shares initial designs of the next-generation Seagull EV

Posted on 09/23/2026 by in TopGear

BYD recently shared the initial design sketches of the second-generation BYD Seagull hatchback. We are expecting to see the longer Great Seagull later this year, and these drawings give us some insight into its new design. The mostly white render shows off a flatter nose with three-bulb headlamps up front. Based on images from China’s Ministry…

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Palace, DOTr consider fare hikes as ‘last resort’ for transport sector woes

Posted on 09/23/2026 by in TopGear

As the public transport sector continues to feel the crunch of the fuel crisis that started in March, the government has reiterated that its support will continue to come in the form of targeted subsidies and initiatives. While Malacañang assures transport groups that it understands their continued calls for fare hikes, the Palace has described this solution…

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