In this season finale of this season of the podcast, Carlo, Dinzo, and Anton sit down with Pedro Simoes, Managing Director of Ford Group Philippines, to talk about the brand’s electrified future in the country.Pedro shares insights on:⚡ The all-new Ford Mustang Mach-E and its arrival in the Philippines🌱 The Ford Territory Hybrid and why it could be a game-changer🇵🇭 His experiences living and working in the Philippines🔮 What’s next for Ford PH in the era of EV's and hybridsWith Ford’s global push for electrification, will the Mustang Mach-E and Territory Hybrid make a splash in the Philippine car market?
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Join Carlo, Sheng, Anton, and Leandre in this packed episode of the Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast as they dive into:
🏎️ Super GT in Sepang — Behind-the-scenes stories from the return of Asia’s premier touring car championship and a quick guide on how not to be a motorsport gatecrasher.
🚘 Aito M9 first impressions — Leandre shares what it’s like to ride in this tech-loaded luxury EV from China that might just shake up the premium SUV segment.
🌿 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid review — Anton breaks down why this sleek sedan could be one of the best-driving hybrids you can buy today in the Philippines.
🎧 All this and more in this episode — available now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts.
00:00 Introduction
00:23 Motul Super GT Sepang
15:33 Aito M9
19:20 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
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In this episode, Sheng, Anton, Leandre, and Carlo dive into the first-ever drive of the all-new Toyota Tamaraw in Mindoro! How does it drive? Malamig ba ang air-con? Will excise taxes raise its price?
Sheng shares all the details from behind the wheel of Toyota’s much-awaited return of the iconic utility vehicle.
Also in this episode: Leandre takes us along for a scenic road trip with Mazda Philippines as they head to Baguio with friends of Top Gear PH. From the drive to the mountain air, it’s a quick getaway worth hearing about.
Available now on Spotify, YouTube, and your favorite podcast platforms.
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Toyota Tamaraw in Mindoro
12:20 Mazda drive to Baguio
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Is it time for EVs to take priority over PHEVs at public charging stations? In this hot-button episode of the Top Gear Philippines Magazine Podcast, Dinzo, Anton, Leandre, and Carlo tackle the often-heated topic of EV and PHEV charging etiquette — and things might get spicy!
They also break down the results of the latest Big Test: BYD Seal 5 vs Honda Civic RS Turbo, plus share hands-on impressions of the Ram Rebel and the Suzuki Jimny 5-door.
00:00 Introduction
00:10 EV Etiquette
11:56 Big Test (BYD Seal 5 vs. Honda Civic RS Turbo)
13:55 Ram Rebel
18:21 Suzuki Jimny 5-door
If you're into EV debates, truck tests, and compact off-roaders, this episode has it all. Catch it now on Spotify and YouTube!
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In this episode of the Top Gear Philippines Magazine Podcast, Dinzo, Anton, Leandre, and Carlo dive into some of the hottest cars and EVs in the market today. From the rugged Nissan Patrol Pro-4X, the fully electric Nissan Leaf, and the quirky new Vinfast VF3, to the spacious BYD eMax7 and a quick talk on the May Huli Ka road enforcement system — there’s something for every car enthusiast.
Don’t miss a special promo mention from the Gateway Group of dealerships on the Nissan Leaf!
🎧 Catch it now on Spotify and YouTube.
00:00 Introduction
00:12 Nissan Patrol Pro-4X
03:35 Nissan Leaf
04:42 May Huli Ka
06:43 BYD eMax7
13:02 Vinfast VF3
19:55 Gateway Nissan Promo
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Join Dinzo, Leandre, and Carlo as they sit down with a good friend of Top Gear Philippines, Real Ryan, to uncover the story behind the “real” Real Ryan. From his love for the Toyota A90 Supra, to building his dream 3-car garage, and how he launched his career as a car content creator, this episode dives into everything automotive and personal. Don’t miss this episode of the Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast — streaming now on YouTube and Spotify!
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Join Leandre and Charles as they talk about their trip to Bicol in a Mustang. Carlo and Anton join them to talk the amazing street race of May 2025, the Toyota GR Cup in Villar City, Cavite, and the team talks about Top Gear PH’s new section, “The Open Road.”
All this and more, in this episode of the Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast.
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Join Carlo, Leandre, and Anton as they talk about the new EDSA Odd-Even scheme, the return of NCAP and a safety consultation with the DOTr. It's been a crazy week of announcements, and we are here to discuss them with you guys.
All this and more, in this episode of the Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast.
Join Dinzo, Anton, and Carlo as they talk about their experiences joining the motoring beat as journalists. They discuss the ups, the downs, the lessons, and the fun, as well as tips for those aspiring to join the ranks.
All this and more, in this episode of the Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast.
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Join Dinzo, Anton, and Carlo as they talk about the busy month of April. Featuring discussions about the Shangai Auto Show, Autobike Jakarta, the new cars announced for the month, and what we are driving this week (including the BYD Seal, Kia EV9, and Isuzu MU-X).
All this and more, in this episode of the Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast.
00:00 - Introduction
00:19 - The news (Shanghai Auto Show, Autobike Jakarta
06:00 - D-Max EV announced
08:15 - Nismo 400Z (as tested by Charles)
09:54 - Kia Sorento Hybrid (as tested by Anton to Baguio)
14:17 - What are we driving this week (BYD Seal 5, Kia EV9, Isuzu MU-X)
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Join Dinzo, Anton, and Carlo as they discuss and try to define what a ‘sports car’ is. Often a contentious topic, the Top Gear PH team tries to analyze exactly what a sports car is, what it can be, and everything in between.
All this and more, in this episode of the Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast.
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Join Dinzo, Anton, and Carlo as they find options for Sheng for her new daily driver, a second hand vehicle worth about Php 800K. They also talk about the birthday of the Toyota Crown.
All this and more, in this episode of the Top Gear PH Podcast.
00:00 Introduction
00:47 Happy Birthday to the Toyota Crown
02:57 Wrong Car/Right Car: 800K for a practical family car
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Join Anton, Leandre, and Carlo as they talk about the dizzying amount of launches to kick-off the start of 2025. Within Q1, they talk about BYD, Kia, Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Honda, and all the other brands bringing in new cars this year.
All this and more, in this episode of the Top Gear PH Podcast.
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Honda HR-V e:HEV
02:06 BMW X5 PHEV
04:51 Kia Sorento Hybrid
06:22 Toyota GR Yaris (Automatic) and GR Supra (Manual)
11:30 BYD Shark DMO
15:36 Nissan Patrol
17:57 Lexus LX700h
19:11 Conclusion
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Join Anton, Dinzo, Leandre, and Carlo as they talk about the weirdest and wildest experiences they have had over many years of testing many different cars. Featuring Hondas, an Isuzu, a Jetour, Fords, and even a Ferrari.
All this and more, in this episode of the Top Gear PH Podcast.
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Join Anton, Charles, Leandre, and Carlo as they talk all things Tokyo Auto Salon 2025.
All this and more, in this episode of the Top Gear PH Podcast.
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Join Dinzo, Leandre, and Carlo as they interview Hajime Yokota, a Japanese founder of a Filipino NGO focused on making the roads safer for all of us. They talk about how he found himself in the Philippines at the age of 16, and how his new program, Tamang Ride, seeks to change our roads for the better.
Join Anton, Dinzo, Leandre, and Carlo as they start the latest season of the Top Gear PH Podcast. In this episode, what we are looking forward to in 2025, Leandre’s visa woes, and a retrospective look at the best-selling cars of the year 2000. Finally, we have a wrong car/right car for a friend who wants to buy a luxury sedan under P1M.
All this and more, in this episode of the Top Gear PH Podcast.
00:00 Introduction
00:40 The News - Sainz out of the Dakar and the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon
03:58 What we want to see in 2025
09:04 Wayback Wednesday - The Best-selling Cars of the Year 2000
18:02 Wrong Car/Right Car - Used Luxury Sedan for Under P1M
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Top Gear PH celebrates 20 years by honoring the motoring industry with our Top Gear PH Car of the Year awards. Join the team as they discuss the thought process that we went through for each award that we gave out. From bikes, to EV’s, to hybrids, and more, we discuss why specific brands and cars took home the awards that they deserved.
All this and more, in this special episode of the Top Gear PH Podcast
00:00 Introduction
02:18 Small bike of the year (Yamaha PG1)
04:24 Big bike of the year (CFMoto 450MT)
06:07 Best new tech implementation (Seres range-extended EV)
12:09 Best in marketing (Hyundai)
17:17 Breakout brand of the year (BYD)
21:53 Hypebeast award (Toyota Tamaraw)
25:50 Love the planet award (Engr. Nielsen Campit and plastic roads)
29:47 4x4 of the year (Ford Bronco)
32:29 Hybrid car of the year (MG 3)
34:38 EV of the year (BMW i4 M50)
36:41 Luxury car of the year (Lexus GX)
40:33 Underrated car of the year (Kia Sonet)
43:43 Performance car of the year (Ford Mustang GT)
47:12 Top Gear PH Car of the Year (Hyundai Ionia 5N)
56:15 Conclusion and shoutouts
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Join Leandre, Dinzo, and Carlo as they discuss the highlights and recap the launches from the 2024 Philippine International Motor Show. They also discuss the All-New Kia Tasman, the first pick-up from the Korean brand, the Mini Aceman, the British brand’s first EV, and a Wrong Car/Right Car wherein a reader asks what the best option is for driving in the snows of Canada.
All these and more in this special episode of the Top Gear PH Podcast.
00:00 Introduction
00:23 Kia Tasman
03:34 PIMS 2024
04:09 Mazda (AutoExe, MX-30)
06:02 Jetour (Terminator T2)
07:52 Ford (Raptor V6)
09:09 MG (PHEV HS)
09:54 Honda (Civic Hybrid and Type R Mugen Group A, Fireblade)
14:47 Kia (EV9)
16:31 BMW (i5 M60)
17:53 Hyundai (Hyundai dog and Elantra N)
19:57 Nissan (Patrol, Magnite, X-trail e-Power, Z Nismo)
22:59 Mitsubishi (DST Concept)
26:18 Toyota (bZ4X, Tamaraw, Kayoibako Concept)
33:59 PIMS 2024 Conclusion
35:57 Sheng and the Mini Aceman
38:40 Wrong Car/Right Car - best car for snow, a couple and 2 dogs
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Atty. Rommel Gutierrez, the president of CAMPI joins Top Gear PH to talk to us about what we can see at the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) happening this week. He shares what to expect at PIMS 2024, his experiences in the industry, what CAMPI has done for EVIDA, and what we can expect from the future of the car industry.
00:00 Introduction
00:17 Introduction of Atty. Rommel and what is CAMPI
01:23 Atty. Rommel’s dream three-car garage
02:36 What to expect at PIMS 2024
07:44 A chance for a united chamber with all the brands?
09:32 CAMPI’s role in EVIDA (EV law)
16:10 An invite to drop by PIMS 2024
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