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Circumstances have forced him to apply for emergency vehicle status for his R35

If there's one thing that the Nissan GT-R is not, then it's most likely an ambulance. It may have the speed to get responders to any location quickly, but it simply doesn't have the space to carry any

Another addition to our list of lottery-win purchases

Nardo. Perhaps the most famous proving ground in the world, right? Home to a laundry list of speed and endurance records from the world's preeminent manufacturers. And, helpfully, tucked in a delightful part of the world, in the heel of Italy,

Based on feedback from you guys, our readers

Recently, we asked you guys what you thought were the best public transportation systems in the world. You know-clean, efficient, organized, and relatively easy to grasp commuting experiences based on your travels abroad.Well, you guys got busy in the comments

Only 600 are being produced

Open your car industry calendar and you'll see that it's a particularly special time to be a Toyota Land Cruiser owner. The year 2021 marks the nameplate's 70th anniversary, and the Japanese carmaker is taking steps to ensure the

Over in Australia, at least

Excited for the all-new Toyota Land Cruiser? We understand. The LC300 is, after all, shiny and new, and is available in Gazoo Racing guise. It shouldn't come as a surprise that the next-generation vehicle now finds itself under the

Would you like to see this locally as well?

The Suzuki Jimny is a vehicle built with the off-road purist in mind. Well, purists, as well as budget-minded off-roaders and fans of cars with small form factors. It's not surprising, considering the vehicle's no-nonsense package

Holy…

The Mitsubishi Strada is a truck. But this? This is a truck.We've come across our fair share of trophy trucks at Top Gear Philippines. But one based on the Mitsubishi Strada? Not so much. Here's one in all its

In case the standard truck isn’t cutting it

Yes, the Philippines is a pickup-crazy nation. Yearly sales figures of vehicles like the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux are proof of that local consumers have a bad case of pickup fever. Do we have the worst case of it, though?

In case you were wondering

As far as updates are concerned, the one the Nissan Navara recently underwent is relatively substantial. Just looking at the vehicle, it's apparent that the Japanese car manufacturer made it a point to truly spruce up its truck's aesthetic.That

It’s not a passenger car, though

The Toyota Land Cruiser continues to be the gift that just keeps on giving. No, there's still no word regarding what to expect from the next-generation model-but what the Japanese carmaker has been working on in Australia may be

We’re not jealous, you are

Ah, Australia, home of making things far bigger than they really should be. The Big Banana. The Big Merino. John Farnham's career. And now, it seems, they're ready to unleash the latest episode in "Mine's bigger" (stop sniggering at

Not bad if you ask us

No matter what car is launched, there'll always be someone out there who will scoff once a manufacturer reveals its official prices. Sometimes these observations are valid, and other times not so much. A good barometer for telling how competitively a

This looks badass

Here in the Philippines, pickup enthusiasts usually have to turn to aftermarket establishments to transform their rides into towering, extreme off-road-capable beasts. Local manufacturers just don't offer much in this department, save for unique cases like the Ford Ranger

Will the refreshed SUV eventually make its way over to our shores?

It appears that the facelifted Toyota Fortuner-the one that debuted back in June-is on its way to the Australian market. The carmaker has just made the official announcement, and with it we a more detailed look at the updated SUV.

Only 150 units are being released

The Subaru WRX and WRX STI are two cars that have seen more than their fair share of limited-edition releases over the past few years. In 2019, there was the Series.White which was capped at just 500 units, and prior

Because Australia

Do you drive in constant fear of a flying cockroach suddenly presenting itself inside your car while you're behind the wheel? If your answer is yes, thank the Lord you don't live in Australia.An Australian motorist was recently pulled

Is this the right move for the brand?

Chevrolet's operations on this side of the globe might be about to take a major hit. General Motors has announced that it is leaving the Thailand market and selling its local manufacturing plant to China's Great Wall, and that it

Only 400 of these will be sold

The current-generation Toyota Land Cruiser has been around for quite a while, and word is the newest iteration of the Japanese carmaker's full-size SUV is right around the corner. But until we hear a peep out of Toyota, that'

Whoa

The Toyota GR Yaris, with its 1.6-liter turbo capable of 268hp and 370Nm, is one impressive hot hatch. We want it here. The thing is, Toyota has just released the fuel-economy figures for the hybrid version, and now we

Its owner is a 78-year-old photographer

New cars are the lifeblood of our content here at Top Gear Philippines, and if you follow our website, you can probably tell the industry gets hectic at times. Thankfully, the beat is-for the most part-a real hoot to cover.