Recent Posts By Paulo Papa - Last updated Dec 04, 2025
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Yamaha Motor PH brings Mio Fazzio to Davao campus
MANILA: Yamaha Motor Philippines (YMPH) brought the Mio Fazzio to the DMMA College of Southern Philippines (formerly known as the...
Paulo Papa
Dec 04, 2025
Lexus PH offers enticing deals with extended promo
MANILA: Lexus Philippines is offering tempting deals to help buyers drive home the car they have been eyeing, in time...
Paulo Papa
Dec 04, 2025
BYD Cars PH invites buyers to check out its offerings this holiday season
MANILA: BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, has invited Filipino car buyers to check out the company’s offerings this...
Paulo Papa
Dec 03, 2025
Meet the Porsche Cayenne Electric, Cayenne Turbo Electric
MANILA: Sometime last month, Porsche staged a virtual launch of its second electric sport utility vehicle (SUV).
Presented through the...
Paulo Papa
Dec 03, 2025
Nissan rolls out ‘Daring Rides, Lucky Drives’ aftersales campaign
MANILA: Nissan Philippines has rolled out its “Daring Rides, Lucky Drives” aftersales campaign, which looks to give customers the chance...
Paulo Papa
Dec 02, 2025
LTO to bar e-bikes, e-tricycles on national roads by early 2026
MANILA: Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao said that the agency will move the ban on e-bikes...
Paulo Papa
Dec 02, 2025
Zigwheels PH monthly wrap: Nov. 2025
MANILA: With the Christmas season right around the corner, the local automotive industry is abuzz with vehicle launches, product highlights...
Paulo Papa
Dec 01, 2025
VinFast PH gives approx. P5.1-M in prizes to ‘PiliPinas’ winners
MANILA: VinFast Philippines has given 303 prizes, which totaled some P5.1 million, to the winners of its electric vehicle (EV)...
Paulo Papa
Nov 20, 2025
Yamaha to launch pure electric Aerox in India, will PH get it next?
MANILA: Yamaha Motor Company Limited will launch an all-electric version of the Aerox motorcycle in India.
Of note, the nameplate...
Paulo Papa
Nov 19, 2025
Toyota GR Corolla pushes hydrogen engine tech to new heights
MANILA: Toyota Motor Corporation has fielded its hydrogen-powered GR Corolla in the recently held final race of the 2025 Super...
Paulo Papa
Nov 18, 2025
Check out the PH-retailed Toyota Ativ's 4 variants
Toyota Motor Philippines launched the Ativ nameplate not too long ago, complementing the ever-popular Vios sedan with a hybrid model....
Paulo Papa
Dec 04, 2025
Check out the Honda BR-V's 5 hues
MANILA: The Honda BR-V is one of the popular choices for car buyers wanting a seven-seater multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).
Not...
Paulo Papa
Dec 02, 2025
Here is a quick look at the PH-spec Mitsubishi Destinator's 3 variants
Soon after making its debut in Indonesia, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation has rolled out the latest addition to its stable...
Paulo Papa
Dec 01, 2025
Isuzu mu-X: 3 reasons to buy
The Isuzu mu-X has earned a level of reputation for being a solid sport utility vehicle (SUV) among many Filipino...
Paulo Papa
Dec 01, 2025
GWM Cannon: 3 reasons to buy
GWM Philippines rolled out the latest iteration of the Cannon pickup truck sometime this year. The local wing of the...
Paulo Papa
Nov 22, 2025
Subaru Forester e-Boxer Hybrid: 3 reasons to buy
Subaru Philippines has entered the new-energy vehicle segment with the introduction of the Forester e-Boxer Hybrid. On that note, many...
Paulo Papa
Nov 20, 2025
What we know so far about the Mitsubishi Destinator: 6 available colors
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is set to release the Destinator — a crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) that looks...
Paulo Papa
Nov 18, 2025
Jaecoo J7 SHS: pros and cons
The Jaecoo J7 SHS is the brand’s entry into the Philippine new-energy vehicle segment — a rather competitive space, especially...
Paulo Papa
Nov 13, 2025
Check out the Jaecoo EJ6's 2 trims in PH
Jaecoo Philippines launched the EJ6 not too long ago, promising adventurous enthusiasts a vehicle that is as capable as it...
Paulo Papa
Nov 11, 2025
Here’s how Yamaha's Japan factory approaches sustainability
Recently, we covered several new prototypes from Yamaha Motor Company Limited that make use of new-energy propulsion systems such as...
Paulo Papa
Nov 10, 2025
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 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
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
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
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
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 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’
In general, base variant models offer car buyers the bare minimum — in exchange for an affordable price tag —...
Paulo Papa
Jul 09, 2025
Dongfeng Rich 7 4X4 Upper: ideal entry-level truck
The Dongfeng Rich 7 — particularly its 4X4 Upper variant — looks to prove that not all big rides cost...
Paulo Papa
Jul 07, 2025
BYD eMAX 7 Superior Captain: MPV for modern families
BYD Cars Philippines rolled out the eMAX 7 not too long ago.
The Ayala-led Chinese carmaker rightfully touts the multi-purpose...
Paulo Papa
Jun 18, 2025