Paulo Papa

Paulo Papa

Fueled by his passion for cars and a good dose of caffeine, Paulo loves taking his readers for an exciting spin with his writing. A self proclaimed nerd, epigrammatic writer, and a doting father. 

Recent Posts By Paulo Papa - Last updated Mar 24, 2026

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Nissan debuts all-new Kicks e-Power in Thailand
Nissan debuts all-new Kicks e-Power in Thailand
MANILA: Nissan has presented the all-new Kicks e-Power in Thailand at the ongoing 47th edition of the Bangkok International Motor...
Paulo Papa Mar 24, 2026
Zigwheels weekly wrap: Mar. 16-20
Zigwheels weekly wrap: Mar. 16-20
MANILA: The local auto scene teemed with launches for both the four-wheeler and two-wheeler categories in the past week. Despite...
Paulo Papa Mar 23, 2026
JMC trucks to formally launch JMH EV LCV in PH?
JMC trucks to formally launch JMH EV LCV in PH?
MANILA: JMC’s commercial vehicle arm in the country appears to be poised for the official launch of the JMC EV...
Paulo Papa Mar 23, 2026
Nissan Formula E Team renews partnership with Alpine Tech
Nissan Formula E Team renews partnership with Alpine Tech
MANILA: The Nissan Formula E Team has renewed its sponsorship agreement with Alpine Tech. According to the Japanese carmaker’s racing...
Paulo Papa Mar 23, 2026
Honda Cars PH honors top 2025 dealers
Honda Cars PH honors top 2025 dealers
MANILA: Honda Cars Philippines Incorporated (HCPI) honored its top dealer partners for 2025 through its annual conference.  Held at the...
Paulo Papa Mar 20, 2026
Land Rover PH updates Defender for 2026, reveals limited ‘Trophy’ edition
Land Rover PH updates Defender for 2026, reveals limited ‘Trophy’ edition
MANILA: Land Rover Philippines has updated the Defender lineup for 2026. The latest upgrades to the nameplate lean towards the...
Paulo Papa Mar 19, 2026
Bosch Mobility Aftermarket launches lubricant line in PH
Bosch Mobility Aftermarket launches lubricant line in PH
MANILA: Bosch Mobility Aftermarket has officially rolled out its lubricant line in the Philippines. Products from Bosch Lubricants include a...
Paulo Papa Mar 18, 2026
BYD Cars PH continues support for triathlon team ahead of Ironman 70.3 
BYD Cars PH continues support for triathlon team ahead of Ironman 70.3 
MANILA: BYD Cars Philippines, the Ayala-led passenger car division of the Chinese carmaker, continues to support the training and campaign...
Paulo Papa Mar 18, 2026
Zigwheels weekly wrap: Mar. 9-13
Zigwheels weekly wrap: Mar. 9-13
MANILA: The local auto industry has seen a busy period as the second week of March rolled out.  From a...
Paulo Papa Mar 16, 2026
Next-gen GitiSport S2+ gets ‘exemplary’ rating from AutoBild
Next-gen GitiSport S2+ gets ‘exemplary’ rating from AutoBild
MANILA: The recently launched next-generation GitiSport S2+ received an “exemplary” rating from AutoBild in its 2026 Summer Tire Test.  Ranked...
Paulo Papa Mar 16, 2026
Why buy the Royal Enfield Himalayan Black Mana Edition?
Why buy the Royal Enfield Himalayan Black Mana Edition?
Royal Enfield rolled out a new version of the Himalayan adventure-touring motorbike sometime in February.  The latest iteration of the...
Paulo Papa Mar 17, 2026
Ninja ZX-10R: pros and cons
Ninja ZX-10R: pros and cons
Not too long ago, Kawasaki Motors Corporation unleashed the latest iteration of the Ninja ZX-10R, during an event where it...
Paulo Papa Mar 17, 2026
Yamaha Lexi vs Honda Click160 vs Dink S150
Yamaha Lexi vs Honda Click160 vs Dink S150
Yamaha Motor Philippines (YMPH) just launched the Lexi not too long ago.  Touted as a 155 cubic-centimeter (cc) automatic transmission...
Paulo Papa Mar 16, 2026
Women in the Philippine auto industry
Women in the Philippine auto industry
As we celebrate Women’s Month, we look at the female movers in the Philippine automobile industry. These ladies lead the...
Paulo Papa Mar 13, 2026
GWM Haval H9: Is it priced right?
GWM Haval H9: Is it priced right?
MANILA: Great Wall Motor (GWM) Philippines rolled out the Haval H9 not too long ago, looking to compete with other...
Paulo Papa Mar 09, 2026
Denza D9: yays and nays 
Denza D9: yays and nays 
Denza Philippines just launched the D9 multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), which serves as its initial offering in the Philippine upmarket segment....
Paulo Papa Mar 06, 2026
Here are the Honda Click125's 5 colors in PH
Here are the Honda Click125's 5 colors in PH
Honda Philippines Incorporated has rolled out the latest iteration of the Click125 in the country. Not only does it offer...
Paulo Papa Mar 04, 2026
Why buy the Honda Prelude?
Why buy the Honda Prelude?
Honda Cars Philippines Incorporated (HCPI) is poised to unleash the all-new Prelude soon.  At the time of writing, the company...
Paulo Papa Mar 04, 2026
What does WWCOTY do?
What does WWCOTY do?
As we enter women’s month, we look into one of the most impactful organizations that helps amplify women’s voices in...
Paulo Papa Mar 02, 2026
EV Love: PHEVs from Lamborghini, Porsche
EV Love: PHEVs from Lamborghini, Porsche
Continuing our list of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) that have been recognized by the Department of Energy (DOE) in our...
Paulo Papa Feb 23, 2026
First drive: 4th-gen Changan CS55 Plus
First drive: 4th-gen Changan CS55 Plus
Changan Philippines — under the stewardship of Inchcape Philippines — revealed silhouettes of three vehicles during a private event in...
Paulo Papa Feb 09, 2026
First drive: Changan Eado Plus
First drive: Changan Eado Plus
Not too long ago, Changan Philippines struck a deal with Grab Philippines to supply the ride-hailing service provider with the...
Paulo Papa Feb 03, 2026
First drive: Mercedes-Benz GLE 400e
First drive: Mercedes-Benz GLE 400e
Not too long ago, Mercedes-Benz Philippines — under the leadership of Inchcape Philippines — bolstered its new-energy offerings in the...
Paulo Papa Oct 29, 2025
Land Rover Defender Octa: down and dirty
Land Rover Defender Octa: down and dirty
Land Rover Philippines, under the stewardship of Inchcape Philippines, proved the capabilities of the Defender line by taking the luxurious...
Paulo Papa Oct 28, 2025
Mitsubishi XForce: X marks the spot
Mitsubishi XForce: X marks the spot
The local compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment has seen several entrants from various brands. With the Mitsubishi XForce looking...
Paulo Papa Oct 27, 2025
Ford Everest Sport Special Edition: ‘tough’-tier SUV
Ford Everest Sport Special Edition: ‘tough’-tier SUV
Many car buyers opt to browse the local sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment due to the division’s tough-looking nameplates.  One...
Paulo Papa Sep 15, 2025
Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S HEV: sporty yet sustainable
Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S HEV: sporty yet sustainable
Back in the day, it was sort of expected for sporty cars to be gas guzzlers due to their high-performance...
Paulo Papa Sep 08, 2025
First drive: Here’s why the Li Mega is the ideal pick for those who wants to be chauffeured
First drive: Here’s why the Li Mega is the ideal pick for those who wants to be chauffeured
Just recently, Li Auto Philippines staged its first-ever media drive, where it showcased its trifecta of offerings to attending members...
Paulo Papa Aug 27, 2025
GWM Cannon: range day
GWM Cannon: range day
GWM Philippines has taken its updated pickup truck to the R33 Drift Track in Pampanga to showcase its capabilities to...
Paulo Papa Jul 29, 2025
Honda BR-V S CVT: all about that ‘base’
Honda BR-V S CVT: all about that ‘base’
In general, base variant models offer car buyers the bare minimum — in exchange for an affordable price tag —...
Paulo Papa Jul 09, 2025

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