Category: TopGear

Could the Lexus RZ350e be the SUV’s new base variant in PH market?

Posted on 07/16/2026 by in TopGear

The Lexus RZ350e has appeared on the Land Transportation Office’s website accompanied by homologation papers. With specifications closely comparable to the RZ300e, could this potential newcomer be an addition to the RZ lineup or a replacement for the current base model? The RZ 350e shares identical looks and dimensions to both the RZ300e and RZ450e in our…

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Chinese carmaker Xpeng to enter PH with two EVs later this year

Posted on 07/16/2026 by in TopGear

Chinese carmaker Xpeng will be entering the Philippines sometime in the third quarter of 2026. You may recognize the brand from its Land Aircraft Carrier and its ventures into flying cars. Before we get ahead of ourselves, Xpeng Philippines has already announced that it will initially launch with two “Smart EVs.” The ‘smart’ comes from…

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Nissan Elgrand officially launches* to rival Toyota’s Alphard

Posted on 07/16/2026 by in TopGear

After being previewed almost a year ago at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, the Nissan Elgrand has officially been launched in Japan. It stems from Nissan’s Hyper Tourer concept showcased in 2023, and was always meant to produce a rival to the renowned Toyota Alphard. That said, Nissan has not commented on bringing this all-new Elgrand to…

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Mitsubishi will soon have its own humanoid robots

Posted on 07/16/2026 by in TopGear

Mitsubishi Motors has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Highlanders, a robotics startup originating from the University of Tokyo, for the esbalishment of a “new industrial foundation where humans and robots work together.” This partnership will see the development of humanoid robots for use in the Japanese automaker’s factories. In Mitsubishi’s press release announcing…

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