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Recall alert: 123 Hyundai Palisade units in PH affected by power-folding seat issue

Posted on 04/22/2026 by in TopGear

Hyundai Motor Philippines has announced a recall for the Hyundai Palisade due to an issue with the power-folding function of its second- and third-row seats. A total of 123 units of the hybrid SUV are affected in the local market. The Korean carmaker issues a global recall following multiple incidents in which the power-folding system failed to detect occupants in…

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How much does it cost to charge an EV at home versus at a public station?

Posted on 04/22/2026 by in TopGear

Over the past couple of years, the electric vehicle charging network in the Philippines has substantially grown. Most SM malls now offer AC chargers, while Ayala’s ACMobility has stretched its EV charging spine from Ilocos Norte to Zamboanga. International brands like Tesla and VinFast have also committed to expanding their own local charging networks, as…

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Range Rover just dropped five special editions in one go

Posted on 04/22/2026 by in TopGear

Must have been busy in the color and trim department at Land Rover recently, because it has just unveiled no fewer than five special-edition Range Rovers. Good grief. First up is the TWENTY Edition (LR’s caps, not ours). We’re told that this will be ‘limited-run,’ but rather than there being just 20 available, the title…

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Size comparo: How big is the Geely EX2 versus the BYD Seagull?

Posted on 04/22/2026 by in TopGear

Electrified vehicles are hot now, and Geely wants a piece of that pie. After its EX5 BEV and EM-I PHEV models, the automaker plans to add its new subcompact EX2 electric hatchback. For this comparo, we’ll be pitting the new small BEV Geely against BYD’s extremely popular Seagull. Does the new EX2 have what it…

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Seven things you should know before placing your car in hibernation

Posted on 04/21/2026 by in TopGear

At long last, gasoline and diesel prices are going back down—and for two weeks in a row now. It’s been a while, especially after five straight weeks of brutal price hikes. Yes, diesel prices are still in the three-digit-per-liter range, which isn’t exactly a cause for celebration. But at this point, we’ll take any win…

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