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Vietnam train travel: Taking the sleeper train from Sapa to Hanoi

Posted on 05/01/2026 by in TopGear

There’s something about long-haul train travel with scenic views that appeals to me as a traveler. Maybe it’s because it’s not something I regularly get to experience in our home country. While the Philippine National Railways (PNR) once operated the Bicol Express from Manila to Albay, the service has long been discontinued, and efforts to revive route…

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Honda formally establishes presence in Eastern Visayas with Honda Cars Tacloban

Posted on 05/01/2026 by in TopGear

Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) recently inaugurated its first dealership in Region VIII: Honda Cars Tacloban. With the dealership now operational, Tacloban residents can enjoy more accessible sales and after-sales support from the Japanese brand. The facility sits on a 2,145sqm property, and comes fully equipped with a showroom for exhibiting Honda’s latest lineup, parts storage, and service…

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Spec-sheet brawl: VinFast VF5 vs. BYD Seagull

Posted on 05/01/2026 by in TopGear

Vietnamese carmaker VinFast has swiftly climbed up the electrified ladder and is now a major player in the Philippine market. One of its most popular models is the VinFast VF5, its most affordable five-seater model in the country. For this spec-sheet brawl, we’ll be pitting it against another popular small battery EV, the BYD Seagull. Let’s…

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Foodpanda is doubling partner riders’ in-app tips to celebrate Labor Day

Posted on 05/01/2026 by in TopGear

This Labor Day, Foodpanda is showing its partner riders extra appreciation by doubling the tips they receive in-app. Whenever customers add a tip to their order, Foodpanda will match it, effectively giving the rider twice the original amount. Partner riders receive 100% of in-app tips, with no deductions or commissions. Foodpanda describes the initiative as…

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The Suzuki GSX-8T and GSX-8TT have won a Red Dot Award for Product Design

Posted on 04/30/2026 by in TopGear

The Suzuki GSX-8T and GSX-8TT were both recognized for the prestigious Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026. The neo-retro street bikes are the first of any Suzuki product to win a Red Dot. Held annually, the Red Dot Design Awards is one of the world’s most respected design competitions. It has four categories, with entries…

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