The ‘Small Body’ was every high schooler’s dream car back in the day
We’d love to see this alongside the Civic Type R and Elantra N
What happens when you stuff an economy sedan to the gills with a whole catalog of performance parts? That formula delivered some of the most beloved enthusiast cars back in the day, and now it brings us this: the mean-looking Nissan
by Angelo Nieto
Performance Blue is a classic, but that monochrome finish is too clean to ignore
Hyundai's Performance Blue is an office favorite here at Top Gear Philippines. It's proven to suit just about any silhouette-from the subcompact i20 to the monstrous Ioniq 5 N EV. However, the Korean carmaker has just pulled the sheets
by Billy Caluag
Nothing indicates that the China-built Corolla will be exported to PH, however
Following the restructuring of one of its local joint-ventures, Toyota now plans to build the next-generation Corolla in China. As reported by Nikkei Asia, production is set to begin in 2028 and will use a platform that can accommodate multiple
by Angelo Nieto
Honda’s proprietary e:HEV transmission makes its way to the Civic
It's not just the facelifted City that's been added to Honda Cars Philippines' lineup-the new Civic with S+ Shift has also arrived in the market.We've been expecting this updated compact sedan since it was launched in Thailand
Sadly, it looks like another Japan exclusive
It has only been a couple of weeks since the Lexus IS350h F Sport Special Appearance was unveiled, but another limited-edition sedan is on the way. It is officially called the IS300h F Sport Mode Black VI, and as its name
by Billy Caluag
As confirmed by Nissan’s CEO, Ivan Espinosa
It looks like we're going to see the next-generation Nissan Skyline a lot sooner than expected. In an interview with Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun, Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa confirmed that the all-new model is scheduled to launch in December
by Billy Caluag
Want a speedometer above your steering wheel? Gotta pay extra for that
Would you drive a car that didn't have an instrument cluster? It's hard to imagine skipping such an essential feature of a vehicle, but that's already a reality today. As first reported by Motor1, an instrument display isn't
by Angelo Nieto
Only 2,500 examples will be produced
In case you didn't know, 2026 marks the 60th year of the Toyota Corolla. And in celebration of that, we've seen more than a few special-edition builds and limited releases. The latest addition to the commemorative roster? The appropriately
by Billy Caluag
Newly published homologation papers from the LTO suggest so
Recently, MG Philippines has been going all-in on electrification. The Chinese carmaker opened its 2026 campaign with the plug-in hybrid G50 MPV, followed by two more PHEVs and a fully electric hatchback.And now, the S5 electric crossover is on
by Billy Caluag
It’s the first BYD model to introduce an ‘Essential’ variant
The BYD Seal 5 DM-i has been reenergized with an improved battery and a longer driving range. While many creature comforts and premium touches have been removed, the updated model more than makes up for it in price and performance.This
by Billy Caluag
They don’t build them like this anymore
In March of this year, the conflict in the Middle East between Iran and the US-Israel coalition resulted in the fourth oil shock in modern history. Pump prices for diesel tripled up to P155 per liter, resulting in a surge of
Is it still a contender in 2026?
In 2025, the Changan Nevo A05 arrived as one of the earliest competitors to the popular BYD Seal 5 DM-i. The tale of the tape was clear: Both were well-equipped plug-in hybrid sedans priced at under P1.2 million.
by Billy Caluag
What do you think of the new look?
The future is here for the Hyundai Elantra-or the Avante, as it goes by in the Korean market. The eighth generation of the compact sedan was revealed last week at the 2026 Busan International Mobility Show, and it's a vastly
by Angelo Nieto
BYD could be going for a deeper undercut with the ‘Essential’ variant
A new BYD has made its appearance on the Department of Energy's list of certified electric vehicles, and it's called the Seal 05 DM-i. That zero digit is an important distinction-this is meant to be an updated version
by Angelo Nieto
The GR-S remains the range topper, with new G HEV and E HEV variants below it
A few months ago, we reported on rumblings of a reshuffled lineup for the Toyota Corolla Altis that would see more electrified variants introduced, leaving just one purely gas option. Now, those rumors are quietly coming to fruition. As caught by TheAuto
by Angelo Nieto
Have you ever owned a Corolla?
The Toyota Corolla nameplate turns 60 this year. To celebrate, the Japanese carmaker has created 60th anniversary editions of its Corolla lineup in Japan. These special editions include commemorative badging, tuned suspension, new wheels, and a couple of other features.The Active
by Lije Martin
What do you think of the new design?
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
by Billy Caluag
Pretends to be shocked
Was anyone else told as a kid that if they sat too close to the TV screen, their eyesight would worsen? Well, perhaps that wasn't a common saying in Germany, because Mercedes-Benz continues to go all-in on monstrous infotainment
by Greg Potts
Changan aims to elevate the local compact sedan segment
Inchcape Philippines has just debuted the all-new Changan Eado Plus, a compact sedan that aims to set "the new standard of everyday driving." The Eado Plus enters the Philippines as one of the best-selling nameplates in China, vending around 168,
