Drive impressions of Ford’s first EV
A wrap-up of our hosts’ trips this JMS
The Japan Mobility Show is a special kind of motor show. Happening every two years, it showcases the very best of what the Japanese can offer. With the Philippines being a relatively Japan-centric car-buying country, with Toyota and Mitsubishi leading
A pilgrimage for any Mazda fan
We've talked about and you've seen our posts and videos about the Mazda Fan Festa at Fuji Speedway, but we just can't stop gushing about it. From the sights and especially the sounds of rotary madness echoing off the
When tech favors gimmicks over user experience
We think we have seen it all these days. There are now cars that have the capability to park themselves, have roll-down 32-inch projector screens rivaling those of your home, and have high-tech door opening mechanisms straight out of
A fully packed trip
When we have trips, oftentimes, we don't have enough time to really get into an in-depth discussion with the team to process just how cool a trip could be.In this episode of the Top Gear Philippines Magazine Podcast, Dinzo
Get to know the ubiquitous car content creator
Can you believe we have reached season three of our Top Gear Philippines Magazine Podcast? Seems like only yesterday that we decided to begin sharing our experiences and inviting our industry friends over for a quick chat.We kick off this new
After over a decade-long absence
A while back, we found out that Carlo-who's done his fair share of automotive trips both as media and as a brand representative-has never been to Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Ever."Poor guy," we thought. Then we remembered
We also went on a Baguio road trip with Mazda last month
If you follow us on Facebook or Instagram, you may have seen our 'ask us anything' story post when we went on the first-ever Lakbay Tamaraw drive in Mindoro last month. You guys sent in a lot of questions, and there
Plus, a couple of interesting cars we got to drive last week
Carlo, Dinzo, Leandre, and Anton kick off this week's episode with a timely discussion on one of the most prevalent growing pains in the country's progressive use of EVs and plug-in hybrids: EV charging etiquette.With a relatively new
Lots to discuss!
On this episode of the Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast, we talk about... everything. So much has happened since our last episode, and we get into some of the most interesting releases and news stories over the past week.We kick off
It’s been a while
It's been far too long since we last had a guest on the podcast, so this episode, we're thrilled to be joined by automotive content creator and our next-door neighbor-none other than Real Ryan.We start off by
June has been off to a great start
After an exhausting May, we were deeply glad to kick off June with a couple of great experiences for our 11th episode this season. The second leg of this year's TGR Philippine Cup was one of the most fun and exciting
Can you imagine if the odd-even scheme pushed through?
No, the EDSA rehabilitation project isn't pushing through as of this writing-and neither will the odd-even scheme or the traffic-doomsday plans that motorists have concocted to survive what could have been. What did push through is the reimplementation
Stories and tips from the beat
Are you thinking about getting into automotive journalism? While it's definitely a fun and dynamic job, it still has its not-so-fun seasons. Take it from Carlo, Anton, and Dinzo, who share decades of experience on the motoring beat.They
What a month April was
Oh boy, April was quite the month. We kicked it off with two international auto shows, Auto Shanghai and Asiabike Jakarta. While back home, we tested a wide array of powertrains-from the burly 99.8kWh battery packed in the Kia EV9,
Ah, the age-old question
What exactly is a sports car? Before we all start typing up a storm, let us all agree that there is no one right answer. While there are technical definitions, those are still subject to a car brand's heritage, its place
Sheng needs a new daily driver
Wrong Car/Right Car is back, and our very own associate editor, Sharleen Banzon, is the subject of this episode's recommendations. We've scoured through dozens upon dozens of online ads to find the best vehicle that suits her needs and
What a busy year it’s been so far
2024 was a busy year for the automotive industry, with one new brand coming in after the other. It appears, however, that the 2025 automotive calendar might be just as packed, if not more.We just finished Q1-and it feels like
We have some interesting anecdotes from our guys
Here at Top Gear Philippines, driving is a big part of the job. We test the latest cars as often as we can. We drive these cars, review them, and share our insights with you, our beloved readers.But as fun as
It was one for the books
When we finally kicked off the new season of the Top Gear PH Podcast, there was something important we talked about in Episode 1: We were scheduled to go to the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS). In case you haven't seen
We are so back
A very Happy New Year to all our readers and listeners. We're so excited to ring in 2025 and kick off season two of the Top Gear PH Podcast. We're not even two weeks into January, but there is already
