Did we mention the trucks were driving autonomously?
by Vijay Pattni
Exciting times ahead for the Philippines’ leading truck brand
The all-new Isuzu Giga heavy-duty truck has just been revealed at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. Isuzu promises that this next-generation Giga can hold a heavier payload capacity while sipping less fuel. The truck is also loaded with more
by Billy Caluag
From flying trucks to jumping cars
With Evel Knievel as an idol, it's no surprise we could fill this entire list with just Travis Pastrana stunts. Perhaps his best on four wheels was on New Year's Eve in 2009, when Pastrana flung his Subaru Impreza STI
by Greg Potts
The promo is available until May 15
Owners and operators of Hyundai trucks and buses can now have their vehicles serviced for less, thanks to a promo from Hariphil Asia Resources, the CV brand's official distributor in the Philippines.From today until May 15, 2025, HARI is offering
Taking place this February at the SMX Convention Center
After claiming its 25th year atop the Philippine truck market, Isuzu Philippines (IPC) is celebrating in grand fashion with the 2025 Isuzu Truck Fest. This year's truck fest will feature a diverse display of 19 trucks across the three major segments.
by Billy Caluag
The Japanese brand boasts a 41% market share in 2024
Isuzu Philippines (IPC) has officially marked 25 consecutive years as the country's top truck brand. The Japanese carmaker has even claimed a 'Triple Crown Feat' in 2024-meaning IPC has dominated in the three major truck segments: Light, medium, and heavy-
by Billy Caluag
It wasn’t all performance cars at JMS 2023
We've been focusing more on performance- and luxury-oriented cars and concepts launched at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, but as the new name of the Tokyo Motor Show makes clear, the scope now covers other mobility solutions for the future.
A tough truck for tough times
With the crazy weather these days, people need vehicles they can trust. Last July 27, 2023, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) turned over 16 units of the Traviz Rescue Vehicle to the 2nd District of Oriental Mindoro.In a formal ceremony, Isuzu Calapan
A safety inspection will be conducted in the area
Truck drivers and operators, take note: Beginning June 22, 2023, all truck will not be allowed to pass through Padre Burgos Avenue in Manila City.According to the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau, a safety inspection will be conducted along the thoroughfare.
Jay Art Tugade has issued a directive
Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Jay Art Tugade has issued a directive for his agency to intensify anti-overloading operations. The order came during Tugade's first day in office. Upon issuance of Tugade's order, team comprised of enforcers from LTO
by Jason Tulio
Time for a history lesson
From the beefy D-Max pickup to their best-selling model, the Elf (known as N-Series and Q-Series outside Japan), Isuzu Motors has come up with commercial vehicles that are now household names. Their vehicles are known for their fuel
This covers trucks and trailers with gross vehicle weight of more than 4,500kg
Heads up, truckers. Due to the ongoing roadworks near the US Embassy on Roxas Boulevard, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has announced that it will be implementing a temporary truck ban on the entire thoroughfare.According to MMDA Resolution No. 22-
Anyone in need of a workhorse?
You may be forgiven for forgetting about Tata. The brand has been quietly chugging away in the background, selling steadily, but never in the same numbers as some of its contemporary Chinese or Japanese competitors. But in the post-pandemic boom, the
by Niky Tamayo
At long last
More than four-and-a-half years have passed since the Tesla Semi truck was revealed to the world. Back then it was mooted for launch in 2019, but, um, it hasn't. Won't be much longer though according to Elon
by Joe Holding
This is not an issue to take lightly
Overloading a regular car is dangerous enough all on its own. Overloading trucks and other large vehicles, though? It can be deadly.In a recent statement, the NLEX Corporation said that more than 8,000 vehicles have been caught violating anti-overloading
by Drei Laurel
33-tonners, 12-wheelers to be restricted access
The truck situation along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) is currently a bit complicated. After conducting several repairs along the southbound portion of the Candaba Viaduct throughout the year, NLEX Corporation eventually decided to ban all heavy commercial vehicles from passing the
And it looks like a hoot to drive, too
Driving a truck? Doesn't sound like too much fun, does it? At least not in the way you're probably imagining it-stuck in traffic, maneuvering a large hunk of metal through a chaotic sea of cars and motorbikes zipping around
by Drei Laurel
Not a good look
When an unstoppable force meets an immovable object, bad things happen. On the road? An overloaded truck is about as unstoppable an object as they come.According to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the country's problem with overloaded
by Drei Laurel
This practice can be deadly
Remember when portions of EDSA were covered in mud-whether intentionally or unintentionally, we don't know-not once, not twice, but thrice? The shenanigans essentially turned parts of the thoroughfare into a mini off-road course.It was one of the
by Drei Laurel
Moden trucks are something to behold
Yes, we write mostly about cars here at Top Gear Philippines. But given the chance, we'd definitely want a crack at being behind the wheel of something heavier with a couple of thousand newton meters of torque-something like this baby
by Drei Laurel
MAN Automotive Concessionaires has officially launched the new CV lineup
A bunch of new Volkswagens has just landed here in the Philippines. But no, neither the new Golf nor Polo are part of the new arrivals. In fact, the new Volkswagens are all commercial vehicles from the VW Truck and Bus lineup.
