Jacob Oliva
Content Team Lead / Senior Car Reviewer
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2018 Subaru XV Review / Review
All-wheel drive, high ground clearance, and great driving dynamics - those are the things that the XV can offer, even in its base form.
4.0 / 5 -
Porsche PH invites you to its 70th Anniversary celebration / News
A 45-year-old 911 is also on display, by the way.
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DOE inspects donated Toyota Prius hybrids to PNP Region 8 / News
After a year in service, here are the agency’s findings.
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Review: 2016 Honda Accord 2.4 S Navi / Review
Two years and counting since its last update, but still a solid choice for a midsize sedan.
3.9 / 5 -
10 things that make the 2018 Suzuki Dzire a value-packed sedan / Featured Article
Suzuki’s next-generation model is here to stir the market of small sedans.
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Editor Speaks: Best family vehicles you can buy today / Featured Article
It’s time to answer this question that has been lingering on our inbox.
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Confirmed! All-new Suzuki Swift is coming to the Philippines / News
We’re going to get our hands on the cute hatchback after all.
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Review: 2017 SsangYong Tivoli 1.6 EXG AT / Review
SsangYong’s mid-variant offers great value to car-buyers, especially with its after-sales program.
4.1 / 5 -
2018 Nissan Terra debuts in PH, to shake local SUV market / News
The all-new body-on-frame SUV aims to shake the segment that is led by the Toyota Fortuner and Mitsubishi Montero Sport.
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Review: 2016 Honda HR-V 1.8 EL CVT Mugen / Review
What’s the point of reviewing a three-year-old car? Well, if it’s better than most of its rivals, we really don’t mind.
3.9 / 5 -
Modern Car Features that should have never happened / Featured Article
There’s a very thin line between convenience and annoyance.
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Review: 2018 Lexus LS 500 / Review
The LS 500 isn’t just a vehicle; it’s a work of art, one that Lexus will surely have a hard time topping off on its future sixth-generation model.
4.7 / 5 -
Waze can now be integrated with Ford SYNC 3 / News
The integration also uses SYNC’s voice control features and more.
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Driving 101: DOs and DON’Ts when using Cruise Control / Tips & Advice
Let this be your guide before you engage your car’s cruise control feature.
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Review: 2018 Peugeot 3008 GT Line Diesel AT / Review
Excuse our French, but this car is worthy to be called "Le Roi de la Jungle."
4.3 / 5 -
How to clean different types of steering wheel / Tips & Advice
The steps aren’t that hard. Tricky part is, there are chemicals that may ruin your steering wheel material if you’re not careful.
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Boost your 2018 Toyota Rush’s appeal by adding these accessories / News
Make your Rush look more badass.
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2017 Ford Everest 3.2 Titanium+ 4x4 AT Premium Review / Review
The top-of-the-line five-cylinder Ford Everest may have a hefty price tag, but you’re sure to get the worth of your every centavo.
4.4 / 5 -
2018 Toyota Rush stirs bold-looking MPV segment in PH / News
The high-riding MPV will rival the Mitsubishi Xpander and Honda BR-V, as well as other subcompact crossovers within its price range.
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Volkswagen to electrify entire model range starting with Golf / News
Volkswagen to electrify entire model range starting with Golf
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Expect heavy traffic on these areas for 51st ADB Annual Meeting / News
Just when you thought Metro Manila traffic couldn’t get any worse than it already is.
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How to get the best car deal using AutoDeal’s 3 Quote Function / Featured Article
Two heads are better than one, but with finding the best deal, three is actually the number you’re looking for.
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Review: 2018 Honda CR-V 2.0 S CVT / Review
The exception to the rule of base models is here.
4.3 / 5 -
Honda previews upcoming Brio RS and we can’t help but stare / News
It has the face of the Mobilio RS but with hood scoop. Yes. Hood scoop.
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Nissan isn’t stopping with the Leaf — to produce more EVs by 2022 / News
The company is going all out in electrifying its lineup.
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Review: 2018 Subaru Impreza 2.0i-S CVT / Review
A “conservative” compact sedan with a tad touch of sportiness.
4.2 / 5 -
How to compute for your actual fuel consumption / Tips & Advice
The result might surprise you.
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This clever car ad shows what ‘girlfriend-proof' really means / News
We really like how the Fiat engineer stayed in character during the testing.
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Why is it safer to park in reverse in perpendicular parking lots? / Tips & Advice
Aside from being safer, it’s also easier and more convenient.
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2017 Honda BR-V Review / Review
The second best-selling Honda in 2017 proves why it’s popular to Filipino buyers.
3.7 / 5 -
Lexus teases a bolder ES ahead of Beijing reveal / News
An executive sedan with a massive and unique spindle grille.
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Ford globally launches 2019 Focus in three body types / News
Available in sedan, hatchback, and wagon.
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Review: 2018 Lexus RX 350 F Sport / Review
A luxury family car powered by a V6 — that’s the RX 350 for you.
4.6 / 5 -
How long does it take to renew to a 5-year driver’s license / Featured Article
Patience is indeed a virtue.
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Ford PH pumps up the Mustang and goes topless / News
And it comes with a manual transmission variant.
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Suzuki PH previews 2018 Swift Dzire ahead of its launch / News
Now, where is its hatchback brother?
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BPI Family Savings Bank lets you apply for car loan during 2018 MIAS / News
You won’t be left drooling for the country’s hottest cars at the auto show. Go ahead and apply for one.
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2019 Altima sets the new face of Nissan sedans / News
The brand’s midsize sedan looks incredibly stunning.
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BMW PH to go full nostalgic at the Manila International Auto Show / News
The only BMW M1 in the Philippines will be on display. Period.
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Covers are off of next-generation 2019 Subaru Forester / News
The fourth model to sit atop the all-new Subaru Global Platform is here.
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Mitsubishi Montero Sport GT 4x4 AT Review / Review
Believe it or not, this midsize SUV is value-packed, even with its hefty price tag.
4.2 / 5 -
Ford PH lowers maintenance costs for Ranger, EcoSport, and Everest / News
New standardized pricing starts April 2018.
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Review: 2018 Isuzu mu-X 1.9 RZ4E 4x2 LS-A Blue Power / Review
Small high-output engine with frugal fuel economy figures? Check.
3.8 / 5 -
Wish granted! Isuzu PH brings in 1.9L RZ4E mu-X, D-Max / News
Available in the nearest Isuzu showrooms soon.
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What’s it like to ride (and drive) a Hino modern jeepney? / Featured Article
These are the future of Philippine public transportation.
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Review: 2017 Kia Soul SL VGT CRDi DCT / Review
You can’t really judge a book by its cover, especially if it has VGT under its hood.
3.9 / 5 -
Now we know what the next Subaru Levorg will look like / News
The VIZIV concept is a pretty thing to look at, even in its wagon form.
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Review: 2017 Kia Rio Hatchback 1.4 GL AT / Review
Can this car still offer great value even after almost a year of being in the market?
3.9 / 5 -
WATCH: Some genius found a perfect way to start his car / News
“I bless the rains down in Africa.”
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Ford Ranger sold like hotcakes in February 2018 with new pricing / News
Ford Philippines sure felt the surge for pickup trucks last month.