Articles about Social Media

Be careful what you click

Guys, if something online sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Perfect example? The scam going around with Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) supposedly giving away free stuff to celebrate its 80th anniversary.The Japanese car manufacturer has released a statement

We seriously doubt this is safe, though

Normally, we at Top Gear Philippines scoff at social media prank videos. Most of the time, we just don't find them that funny, and in a lot of instances they're just downright obnoxious. "Hey, relax. It's just a prank,

A safe way to showcase its lineup

No mall display, no problem. Suzuki Philippines is once again taking to social media to showcase its local lineup of cars with the second leg of its virtual Auto Festival Roadshow taking place this weekend.Instead of the usual on-ground festival,

We hope he doesn’t stop riding his board, though

Some dude jamming to Fleetwood Mac, sipping on cranberry juice while riding his longboard to work-who would've thought that this is exactly what the world needs right now.Well, alright, maybe not exactly what we need right now. A vaccine

The Italian brand is threatening legal action

Apparently, owning the keys to a Ferrari doesn't necessarily mean you can do whatever you want with it for all of social media to behold.German fashion designer Philipp Plein was threatened by the Italian supercar manufacturer with legal action over

But please, don't try this yourself

In an age when the manual transmission seems to be going the way of the typerwiter, it's refreshing to see that many of our countrymen can still operate three pedals with skill and poise. But one driver has taken the whole

“Kailan mo papalitan 'yan?”

Hearing a snide comment from someone else about your ride is never fun. It's rude at best, and at worst, it borders on elitist. Back in high school, I drove my family's Toyota Tamaraw FX, and the UV-

“Miss, wala ka pong katabi”

Late-night drives, even commutes, are somewhat relaxing-some would say therapeutic, even. There's nothing like having the windows down, the cold midnight air in your face as you blast your favorite tunes while speeding down an open stretch of road

Were you caught in this?

To call last weekend's weather situation a 'downpour' is about as major as understatements come. The past few days' deluge brought about some of the worst flooding to hit Metro Manila and its neighboring areas since the infamous Ondoy, and in

Hassle is an understatement

Damn, what a week it's been. We knew it was going to be bad, especially considering all the road work being implemented and the impending arrival of a several storms, but what a week.If you stepped out of your house

Marketing campaign says MG is only for the young

Morris Garages Philippines (MG) has started off 2018 embroiled in a bit of controversy. In a Facebook post on January 3, the Chinese-owned British carmaker posted a photo of its newest dealership in Makati. While the image itself doesn't raise

Has it been good or bad?

Yesterday marked the first day of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority's (MMDA) week-long dry run of the new High Occupancy Vehicle lane (HOV) along EDSA. In case you missed it, the new traffic management scheme allots a special lane (the

Huwag tularan

We get it. The traffic jam that's being caused by the ongoing Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit sucks. It's difficult sitting in gridlock while seeing meters of valuable road space not being used. Maybe you're even a

How did you fare?

Good news: Thanks to the ongoing 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, many of us get to enjoy a long, long, long weekend away from the office. Bad news: Thanks to said Summit, we might be better off spending our

Double tap away

Tap-worthy automotive Instagram accounts have grown relatively few and far between since the platform's inception. For every carefully curated collection, there's one or two packed with ads, sponsored posts, lame memes and (gasp!) stolen photos. Blech.If you're

Be careful who you mess with

It's not easy staying calm out there on our streets. Being cut off and honked at a dozen times a day is enough to make anyone triggered. A viral story that's been making the rounds on social media, however, shows

Available when you ride

How do you kill time when you're riding an Uber? When you're not snoring off into la-la land or complaining to your driver about the traffic, that is. A lot of you probably spend the time catching up on

You deserve better, dude

If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here.By now, you've probably seen the new Jollibee commercials that have gone viral on social media. If not, you can watch the more

Join Michelin Pilot Sport Experience contest

If you think about it, track days are hot, noisy, uncomfortable experiences. The weather is sweltering, especially in Malaysia, and you're always thirsty. But when done well, track events are the best ways to experience a sports car, not to mention

Can you come up with your own?

Before we proceed, let's get one thing out of the way: Taylor Swift is the most popular singer on the planet right now, period. Her 78.5 million followers on Twitter and 74.9 million fans on Facebook support this statement.