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Let’s all hope this situation doesn’t worsen

The global auto industry just can't seem to catch a break.According to a recent report by Nikkei Asia, Toyota has been forced to temporarily halt manufacturing operations in Thailand as the country tries to keep the Delta variant under control

Consumer Reports is a bit worried

Is the auto industry on the brink of ushering in the era of self-driving cars? If the recent rollout of Tesla's 'full self-driving' beta is any indication, the answer is no-at least not yet.US consumer organization Consumer

Private jets, 24-hour surveillance, and hiding in a box

Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn has told BBC News about how he escaped Japan following his arrest after allegations of personal financial irregularities.Ghosn-one of the car world's biggest figures and among the most successful-was sensationally arrested in November

April Foo…wait, this is real?

So it's beginning to look like electric vehicles (EV) will eventually overtake their fossil fuel-powered counterparts. Sure, we're still a decade or maybe two away from an EV motoring reality, buy yeah, the writing is pretty much on the

Would you like these made available locally?

As if putting 'GR' in its sports car's name wasn't Gazoo Racing (GR) enough, Toyota's now gone ahead and wrapped the all-new 86 in accessories courtesy of the new motorsport division.If you're among those who consider

It’s already available for pre-order

We're big fans of Lego here at Top Gear Philippines, and as such, we're always on the lookout for when the brick specialist decides to add another real-life car to its growing stable of vehicles.The company's Technic

This is definitely a good look

It looks like A70 and A80 Supra owners won't have to worry about losing their rides to the ravages of time-at least not any time soon, anyway.Toyota has just announced that it is adding even more spare parts for

You’ll be surprised at some of the cars that made this list

Do you ever come across a price list that just breaks your heart and makes you think "man, if this thing was maybe just a little bit cheaper, I might be able to actually consider it?" Yeah, you're not alone there,

One day, we will be able to unlock cars just by looking at them

It's difficult to imagine now, but it's entirely possible that one day-perhaps in a decade or two-motorists won't even remember you once had to turn a key to get a car to start. At the rate the

Well, that’s one way to get the a pilot’s attention

No, this isn't the set of the next Fast and Furious film. This is, in fact, a tarmac in Italy's Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, which has turned to an unlikely vehicle to safely guide aircraft during parking maneuvers.The airport

Which car did better, though?

Chinese-made cars have certainly come a long way in terms of design, performance and, perhaps most important, reputation. You don't need to look much further than the local success of the Geely Coolray and the MG ZS for proof. But

Where does Keaton’s take on the character rank on your list?

It appears Bruce Wayne, albeit a different iteration of him from an alternate universe, is sticking with Mercedes-Benz for DC's upcoming Flash solo film.Leaked images from the set of Andrés Muschietti's The Flash have surfaced, giving DC

Vans aren’t just about space, you know

When you mention vans here in the Philippines, only a couple of nameplates really come to mind. Models like the Toyota Hiace, Nissan Urvan, and Hyundai Starex are nice and all, but the general consensus around these parts is that vans should

A new subcompact crossover to consider

Remember the Chevrolet Tracker? It's a subcompact crossover the American carmaker launched in China a couple of years back. Well, it's arriving in the Philippines next month and, depending on how it's priced, could be an ideal competitor to

A sad day

Sad news, Nissan fans: Production of the Skyline-one of the Japanese carmaker's most influential models ever-is coming to an end after 64 years.According to a recent report by Nikkei Asia, the decision to call it quits on 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

Remember this?

How much is a solid hit of nostalgia worth to you? Why do we ask? Well, if you'll recall, the orange Toyota A80 Supra Paul Walker drove in the The Fast and the Furious recently went up for auction via Barret-

These look comfy

With a plug-in hybrid powertrain that churns out a ridiculous 986hp and a 0-100kph time of just 2.5sec, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale is easily one of the most capable vehicles on the planet. And now, you can wear one

The brand’s new EV platform is now in the works

Mazda's stable is going to look somewhat different in the next couple of years.The Japanese car manufacturer has laid out its plans for electrification moving forward, saying it expects all of its offerings to "have some level of electrification" by

Guess the exact price

Well, here's another partnership we didn't see coming: Luxury watchmaker Jacob & Co. has announced a new limited-edition timepiece in collaboration with the Fast and Furious film franchise.Feast your eyes on the Fast & Furious Twin Turbo-a new luxury