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You’ll see these newly arrived NSCR trains (partially) operating in PH next year

Posted on 08/26/2026 by in TopGear

The third eight-car trainset for the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) has arrived in the Philippines and is currently undergoing its importation process through the Bureau of Customs. The new trainset was purchased from the Japan Transport Engineering Company and Sumimoto Corporation and is scheduled to be brought to the Malanday Depot in Valenzuela City. According to…

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2027 Toyota Urban Cruiser GLX BEV 2WD review: New subcompact EV tested

Posted on 08/26/2026 by in TopGear

While the Toyota Urban Cruiser may come across as the bZ4X’s little brother, it is a completely independent EV for a different kind of buyer. However, that goes without saying that this subcompact Toyota has its work cut out for it. Competitors from China will keep the Urban Cruiser on its toes, while its Suzuki…

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Spec-sheet brawl: Mazda CX-5 vs. Nissan X-Trail vs. Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda CR-

Posted on 08/26/2026 by in TopGear

The resurgence of the legacy Japanese brands in the compact SUV segment continues. Mazda Philippines has finally launched the new-generation CX-5.  For this spec-sheet brawl, we’ve selected electrified models priced closest to Mazda’s new compact SUV, so we’ll be pitting it against the recently launched Nissan X-Trail e-Power, the all-new Toyota RAV4 HEV, and the updated…

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