Category: TopGear

How a true-blue car guy learned to appreciate Chinese cars

Posted on 05/06/2026 by in TopGear

Up until two months ago, I would have never seen myself owning a car from a Chinese brand. This was something I was even pretty adamant and vocal about when the discussion of cars made in China came up. I have come to realize that my closed attitude comes from an experience I had with…

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The facelifted Lexus IS has finally arrived; prices start at P3.128-M

Posted on 05/06/2026 by in TopGear

The facelifted Lexus IS is now in the Philippines, and all we can say is: finally. This version of the third-generation sedan launched in September 2025, and we’ve seen it travel around the world. Most recently, it made its regional debut at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show in March. Now, we have it on…

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The MG 4 Urban has secured a five-star safety rating from ANCAP

Posted on 05/06/2026 by in TopGear

MG’s accessible electric hatchback has been making some noise Down Under. The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) recently awarded the new MG 4 Urban a five-star safety rating after subjecting it to several crash tests and evaluations. This particular EV has been rumored to be bound for the Philippines after the Department of Energy officially…

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Nissan locks in its electrified lineup for PIMS 2026

Posted on 05/06/2026 by in TopGear

Nissan Philippines made a bold announcement today confirming its lineup of models on display at the upcoming 2026 Philippine International Motor Show. In a manga-inspired key visual, the four models will be the X-Trail e-Power, the Kicks e-Power, the Frontier Pro, and the N7 (aka Primera.) This electrified stack keeps former Nissan Philippines president Masao Tsustsumi’s promise of three to four different models…

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The hybrid GAC Emkoo returns to PH with a P1.38-M price tag

Posted on 05/06/2026 by in TopGear

The GAC Emkoo Hybrid will be returning to the Philippines at the 2026 Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival. GAC’s electrified crossover has been absent from the local market for some time now, but it will be marking its comeback at one of the biggest test-drive events of the year. At the festival, buyers will…

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