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. 

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GWM Tank 500 HEV breaks cover at Malaysia Auto Show 2025
GWM Tank 500 HEV breaks cover at Malaysia Auto Show 2025
MANILA: Great Wall Motor (GWM) has launched the Tank 500 hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) at the ongoing Malaysia Auto Show...
Paulo Papa Today
GAC M8 PHEV makes its way to Malaysia Auto Show 2025, PH official launch ‘soon’
GAC M8 PHEV makes its way to Malaysia Auto Show 2025, PH official launch ‘soon’
MANILA: Soon after GAC Motor Philippines previewed the M8 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at the recently held Manila International...
Paulo Papa Today
Omoda C7 makes rounds at Malaysia Auto Show 2025
Omoda C7 makes rounds at Malaysia Auto Show 2025
MANILA: The Omoda C7, which recently made an appearance at the latest edition of the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition,...
Paulo Papa May 08, 2025
GWM PH surpasses Apr. 2025 sales target by 125%
GWM PH surpasses Apr. 2025 sales target by 125%
MANILA: Great Wall Motor (GWM) Philippines has surpassed its sales target last month by 125 percent. According to the local...
Paulo Papa May 08, 2025
Zeekr previews 7X at Malaysia Auto Show 2025, is PH next?
Zeekr previews 7X at Malaysia Auto Show 2025, is PH next?
MANILA: Zeekr has previewed the 7X mid-size electric sport utility vehicle at the ongoing Malaysia Auto Show 2025. There, it...
Paulo Papa May 08, 2025
BYD Cars PH opens dealership Cavite dealership
BYD Cars PH opens dealership Cavite dealership
MANILA: BYD Cars Philippines has opened its very first dealership in Cavite.  Located at 4652 B, Bacoor Boulevard, Bacoor, Cavite,...
Paulo Papa May 07, 2025
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS earns 2025 World Performance Car accolade
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS earns 2025 World Performance Car accolade
MANILA: The Porsche 911 Carrera GTS was awarded the 2025 World Performance Car honor by the World Car Awards.  Per...
Paulo Papa May 05, 2025
Locally-assembled HARI Cab breaks cover
Locally-assembled HARI Cab breaks cover
MANILA: Hariphil Asia Resources, Incorporated (HARI) has launched the HARI Cab, a locally assembled commercial vehicle aimed at helping the...
Paulo Papa May 02, 2025
Ducati Panigale V4-riding racer eyes 5th straight PSBK title
Ducati Panigale V4-riding racer eyes 5th straight PSBK title
MANILA: Filipino motorcycle race rider Timothy Joseph (TJ) Alberto looks to win his fifth consecutive Philippine Superbike Championship (PSBK) title....
Paulo Papa May 02, 2025
Lynk & Co 900 breaks cover at Auto Shanghai 2025
Lynk & Co 900 breaks cover at Auto Shanghai 2025
MANILA: Lynk & Co debuted the 900 luxury hybrid sport utility vehicle (SUV) at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition...
Paulo Papa Apr 30, 2025
Here are the Suzuki Dzire Hybrid's 5 color options
Here are the Suzuki Dzire Hybrid's 5 color options
Suzuki Philippines Incorporated has updated the Dzire nameplate and presented the new hybrid-powered sedan at the recently held Manila International...
Paulo Papa Today
Here are some VF 6 benefits, according to VinFast PH
Here are some VF 6 benefits, according to VinFast PH
MANILA: VinFast Philippines presented the VF 6 to Filipino car buyers at the recently held Manila International Auto Show. On...
Paulo Papa May 06, 2025
Ideal cars for modern-day moms
Ideal cars for modern-day moms
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. And with the global celebration literally just days away (May 11), Zigwheels Philippines...
Paulo Papa May 06, 2025
Passenger POV: Here’s why the Subaru Evoltis is a good car for ‘passenger princesses’
Passenger POV: Here’s why the Subaru Evoltis is a good car for ‘passenger princesses’
The Subaru Evoltis is the Japanese carmaker’s entry into the country’s sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment and is touted as...
Paulo Papa May 05, 2025
5 reasons the Lexus LBX should be your main luxury city crossover pick
5 reasons the Lexus LBX should be your main luxury city crossover pick
The local crossover segment is currently one of the hottest categories in the Philippine automotive industry. Cars belonging to the...
Paulo Papa May 02, 2025
Work wheels: vehicles that help industries move
Work wheels: vehicles that help industries move
This Labor Day, we celebrate the contributions of workers who help drive the economic growth and development of many industries....
Paulo Papa Apr 30, 2025
Here are the BYD eMAX 7's 4 hues
Here are the BYD eMAX 7's 4 hues
BYD Cars Philippines just launched the eMAX 7 electric multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) not too long ago. On that note, many...
Paulo Papa Apr 28, 2025
Here's a closer look at the PH-spec BYD eMAX 7's variants
Here's a closer look at the PH-spec BYD eMAX 7's variants
BYD Cars Philippines entered the country’s multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment not too long ago. Its entry came in the form...
Paulo Papa Apr 28, 2025
BYD Shark 6 DMO vs. Changan Nevo Hunter REEV
BYD Shark 6 DMO vs. Changan Nevo Hunter REEV
BYD Cars Philippines released the Shark 6 DMO to much fanfare sometime in March. Its arrival disrupted the local pickup...
Paulo Papa Apr 23, 2025
Here’s what to expect on the road this Holy Week
Here’s what to expect on the road this Holy Week
The long Holy Week break is fast approaching, and that means plenty of Filipinos are cramming to leave the metro...
Paulo Papa Apr 16, 2025
JAC JS4: from daily drives to ‘vacay’ vibes
JAC JS4: from daily drives to ‘vacay’ vibes
Filipino families have shifted from loving sedans to appreciating the comfort and convenience of small sport utility vehicles (SUV).  Among...
Paulo Papa Apr 22, 2025
First drive: Jetour X70 Lightning i-DM
First drive: Jetour X70 Lightning i-DM
Not too long ago, Jetour Auto Philippines Incorporated (JAPI) rolled out the X70 Lightning i-DM — its newest entry into...
Paulo Papa Apr 03, 2025
Honda Giorno+: classy, capable city scoot
Honda Giorno+: classy, capable city scoot
Not too long ago, Honda Philippines Incorporated (HPI) launched the Giorno+.  The small displacement motorcycle combines style and substance as...
Paulo Papa Apr 02, 2025
First drive: Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ AMG Line
First drive: Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ AMG Line
Those in the market for a premium electric vehicle can look to the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ AMG Line for a...
Paulo Papa Mar 21, 2025
JAC JS2 Pro: ideal 'first car' option
JAC JS2 Pro: ideal 'first car' option
JAC Motors Philippines quietly launched the JS2 Pro late last year. The nameplate — released the same time as the...
Paulo Papa Mar 10, 2025
VinFast VF5: adequate alternative
VinFast VF5: adequate alternative
The VinFast VF 5 is part of the brand’s initial offering, aimed to capitalize on the country’s growing electric vehicle...
Paulo Papa Feb 27, 2025
First Drive: Omoda, Jaecoo offerings are ready for on-, off-road challenges
First Drive: Omoda, Jaecoo offerings are ready for on-, off-road challenges
Prior to the official launch of Chinese brands Omoda and Jaecoo in the Philippines, the twin marques presented their three-car...
Paulo Papa Feb 19, 2025
BYD Seal 5 DM-i Dynamic: sustainability without the anxiety
BYD Seal 5 DM-i Dynamic: sustainability without the anxiety
BYD Cars Philippines looks to lead the charge in electrification locally with a salvo of sustainable offerings. One of the...
Paulo Papa Feb 19, 2025
Honda CR-V V Turbo CVT: impressive entry-level variant
Honda CR-V V Turbo CVT: impressive entry-level variant
Honda is committed to electrifying its lineup here in the Philippines and its local subsidiary has equipped some of its...
Paulo Papa Feb 14, 2025
JAC JS8 Pro: jack of all trades
JAC JS8 Pro: jack of all trades
JAC Motors Philippines rolled out the all-new JS8 Pro sport utility vehicle (SUV) in August of 2024. Having been out...
Paulo Papa Feb 03, 2025

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