Episodes
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Korea for Kia and Vietnam for Vinfast | Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S4E7
Dinzo and Sheng have returned from their respective trips to the home countries of two of the most exciting brands this 2026. Dinzo was in Vietnam for Vinfast, and Sheng was in Korea for Kia. What plans do these brands have for the Philippine market? EV’s, hybrids, and more. All this and more in...
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Philippine International Motorshow 2026 Recap | Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S4E6
Dinzo, Leandre, and Carlo recap PIMS, the Philippine International Motor Show. The second of two major motor shows in the Philippines this 2026, this one featured legacy brands like Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan, and Honda, as well as new up-and-comers such as Vinfast, Chery, among others. What were...
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Wekfest 2026 | Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S4E5
Leandre and Charles are back from Nagoya where they experienced Wekfest for the first time. An absolutely amazing aftermarket exhibition, they talk to Carlo about their favorite builds, how to get to Wekfest, and should you as a car enthusiast, go? All this and more in this, the latest episode of...
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Vinfast Electric Scooters | Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S4E4
Leandre talks about his trip to Vietnam to see Vinfast’s two wheel e-scooters. With it confirmed that Vinfast will be bringing these in to the Philippines, he talks electric scooters, battery swapping, and whether the future of two-wheelers is electric All this and more in this, the latest…
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And we are back! | Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S4E3
After a quick break, the Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast is back! Join Dinzo and Carlo as they discuss the 2026 fuel crisis and the sudden rise of EV’s and electrification, as well as a recap of the happenings of the first quarter of 2026. All this and more in this, the latest episode. Full episode…
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Ferrari Amalfi and Mustang Mach-E | Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S4E2
In this episode of the Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast, it’s a horse-themed episode talking about Carlo’s experiences with the all-new Ferrari Amalfi and the Ford Mustang Mach-E. From a twin-turbo V8-powered GT car to an electric pony, all this and more in this episode of the Top Gear PH Magazine...
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Our Predictions for 2026 | Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S4E1
Welcome to the newest season of the Top Gear PH Magazine podcast! In this episode, we ask what we can look forward to in 2026 for the Philippine car industry. So without further ado, here's our predictions for 2026, all this and more in this, the first episode of the fourth season of the Top Gear...
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Top Gear PH Magazine Car of the Year Awards 2025 | Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S3E9
Another year, another Car of the Year Awards. The team sits down to recap the best cars and motorcycles that we experienced this 2025.. All this and more, in this, the latest episode of the Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast. Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. #Topgearph #topgearphpodcast…
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Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S3E8 - Ford Mustang Mach-E in Australia
Billy shares his experience driving Ford’s first EV in Australia. Does it live up to the Mustang name? How’s the range and driving experience? All this and more, in this, the latest episode of the Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast. Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. #Topgearph...
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Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S3E7 — JMS 2025: Toyota, Isuzu, Mitsubishi and Honda
In this episode of the Top Gear Philippines Magazine Podcast, the team share their experiences at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show (formerly, the Tokyo Motor Show). An extremely packed trip with everything from a Lexus 6-wheel luxury van, to the coming of Toyota Century, testing an EV Isuzu Dmax, the...
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Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S3E6 — Mazda Fan Festa at Fuji
In this episode of the Top Gear Philippines Magazine Podcast, Dinzo and Carlo share their experiences at Mazda Fan Festa in Fuji Speedway, Japan — one of the coolest Mazda fan events in the world. They talk about what makes this celebration so special, from the legendary Mazda 787B and its...
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Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S3E5 — Tech: Are Modern Cars Overdoing It?
In this episode of the Top Gear Philippines Magazine Podcast, Dinzo, Anton, Leandre, and Carlo talk about the growing problem of too much technology in modern cars. From rotating screens to driver assists that do more harm than good, and the touchscreen overload that frustrates the everyday…
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Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S3E4 — Anton in China for BYD: Yangwang U9, Denza D9, and More
In this episode of the Top Gear Philippines Magazine Podcast, Dinzo, Anton, Leandre, and Carlo talk about the recent trip to China for BYD, one of the world’s fastest growing new energy vehicle brands. They talk the history of BYD as a battery manufacturer, the new world’s fastest car,* the...
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Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S3E3 — MG and Goodwood Revival 2025
In this episode of the Top Gear Philippines Magazine Podcast, Dinzo, Anton, and Carlo share their experience at the legendary Goodwood Revival in the UK, hosted by MG. From classic British cars to vintage racing machines, Goodwood Revival is one of the world’s most iconic motoring heritage…
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Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S3E2 — BMW iX3 Neue Klasse World Premiere in Munich
In this episode of the Top Gear Philippines Magazine Podcast, Dinzo, Anton, and Carlo talk about BMW’s recent world premiere in Munich and our first impressions of the all-new iX3 Neue Klasse vehicles. More than just a redesign, it would seem that there are entirely new directions being taken by...
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Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S3E1 — Gearhead: Banawe Boy on Cars, Content, and his TOTGA
New season, new guest! To kick off Season 3 of the Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast, Dinzo, Leandre, and Carlo sit down with Alex Lim, better known online as “Banawe Boy.” How did Alex build his name as a car content creator in the Philippines? What are his all-time favorite cars? And what is the…
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Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S2E17 - Ford PH Boss talks Mach-E, Territory Hybrid, and more
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...
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Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S2E16 - Motul Super GT, Aito M9, Elantra
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...
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Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S2E15 - Toyota Tamaraw and Mazda in Baguio
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...
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Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S2E14 - EV Charging Etiquette, Ram Rebel, Jimny, and more
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...
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Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S2E13 - Nissan Patrol Pro-4X, Vinfast VF3, Nissan Leaf & More
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…
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Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S2E12 - Meet the “Real” Real Ryan: A90 Supra, dream 3-Car garage & content creator journey
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…
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Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S2E11 - Toyota GR Cup PH, Bicol Mustang Trip
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...
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Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S2E10 - EDSA Odd-Even, NCAP, DOTr and the Chaos of May 2025
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.
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Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S2E9 - So you want to be a motoring journalist?
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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Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S2E8 - EVs, hybrids, and interesting cars of April
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…
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Top Gear PH Magazine Podcast S2E7 - What makes a sports car, a ‘sports car?’
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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Top Gear PH Podcast S2E6 - Wrong Car/Right Car: 800K for a practical family car
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...
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Top Gear PH Podcast S2E5 - Q1 2025 Round-up: All the New Cars Launched in the first quarter of this year
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…
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Top Gear PH Podcast S2E4 - The Craziest Things to Happen to us While Testing a Car
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. #TopGearPh...
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Top Gear PH Podcast S2E3 - TGP goes to Tokyo Auto Salon
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. #TopGearPh #topgearpodcast #TGPPodcast
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Top Gear PH Podcast S2E2 - Taking ACTION to Promote Road Safety
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...
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Top Gear PH Podcast S2E1 - New Season, Same Car Nerds
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…
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Top Gear PH Podcast Ep. 13 - TGP Car of the Year Awards
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...
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Top Gear PH Podcast Ep. 12 - PIMS 2024 Recap and Highlights
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…
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Top Gear PH Podcast Ep. 11 - Philippine International Motor Show this week, ft. Atty. Rommel of CAMPI
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...
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Top Gear PH Podcast Ep. 10 - Sainz and the Dakar
Join Leandre, Carlo, and Dinzo as they discuss the Toyota Gazoo Racing and Hyundai N collab, the all-new McLaren W1, and Sainz and the Rally of Morocco on the News, Honda CB 500F and Hyundai Sta Fe Hybrid on What we are Driving This Week, and hybrids on the Marketplace. 00:00 Introduction 00:31…
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Top Gear PH Podcast Ep. 9 - The NAIA Parkingserye and great drives from Germany
Anton goes on a lengthy rant about NAIA’s new parking rates while Dinzo tries to calm him down by talking about Germany 00:00 Introduction 00:41 The News (New NAIA parking rates) 23:39 Anton's BMW trip to Germany 30:30 Driving in Autobahn 33:52 Dinzo's driving experience in the Nürburgring...
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Top Gear PH Podcast Ep. 8 - Plug-in Hybrids and Two-Doors
Join Leandre, Carlo, and Dinzo as they discuss the Autonomous Buses of Clark, the 605K price of the Vinfast VF3 mini-EV, and Carlos Yulo getting his Prado on the News, Two-Door Coupes on the Marketplace, and if Plug-in Hybrids (or range extended EV's) are better than hybrids. Additionally, we...
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Top Gear PH Podcast Ep. 7 - Hybrids and Wagons
Join Leandre, Carlo, and Dinzo as they discuss the Guadalupe Bridge Closure and the Vinfast VF3 mini-EV on the News, Wagons on the Marketplace, and if it really is time to finally buy a hybrid over a gasoline vehicle. 00:00 Introduction 00:16 The News (Guadalupe Bridge Closure, Vinfast VF3) 04:00...
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Top Gear PH Podcast Ep. 6 - Weird Cars and Insurance Law
Join Leandre, Carlo, Sheng, and Anton as they discuss the all-new Nissan Patrol on the News, the weirdest cars on Marketplace Finds, everything you need to know about insurance in CarLaw, and the new Mitsubishi Montero Sport in what are we driving this week. 00:00 Introduction 00:34 The News (the...
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Top Gear PH Podcast Ep. 5 - Wrong Car/Right Car - Parents of Twins
Join Leandre, Carlo, Sheng, and Anton as they discuss new RFID tollway fines, airport curbside fees on the News, some awesome midsize sedans on Marketplace Finds, and Wrong Car/Right Car, in which they discuss what are the best family vehicle options for new parents of twins for under Php 2M.…
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Top Gear PH Podcast Ep. 4 - Good Morning, Family!
Join Carlo, Dinzo, and for the first time ever, Sheng, as they discuss F1 after the summer break, Carlos Yulo's Prado, and upcoming car launches on the News, more BMW's and Mazdas on Marketplace Finds, and the cars we are driving this week, including the all-new Isuzu D-MAX and Dinzo with Hyundai...
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Top Gear PH Podcast Ep.3 - Premiering Wrong Car/Right Car Podcast Ed.
Join Leandre, Dinzo, Carlo, and Anton in this week's episode of the Top Gear PH podcast. On this episode: the death of the 1.6 liter sedan, the 2003 Nissan Patrol as a Marketplace find, the insanity that is the MG Cyberster, and the premiere of Wrong Car/Right Car on the Podcast where we help a...
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Top Gear PH Podcast Ep.2 - The Gang's All Here
Join Leandre, Dinzo, Carlo, and Anton in this week's episode of the Top Gear PH podcast. In this episode, new car launches, some more of Anton's BMW's from the marketplace, the Anti-Kamote Bill, the Tahoe and its fuel economy (or lack thereof), and much more. 00:00 - Introduction 02:03 - The News...
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Top Gear PH Podcast Ep.1 - Pilot
A behind-the-scenes look at the goings on of the Top Gear Philippines team. Covering motoring and motoring related news in the Philippines. On this episode: F1 silly season continues as Sainz signs with Williams, Russel is DQ'd, Chevrolet changes hands, Dream 3 Car Garage, Marketplace Finds,...
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