Caco Tirona
Video Head / Senior Car Reviewer
A motoring managing editor at his desk since 2010, Caco joins AD in 2017 to be the voice and face for our unboxings and other video features. Loving the idea of stretching a car's legs out of the city, he also gets excited about going home to his family.
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Can We Make It To La Union in the BYD Atto 3? | AutoDeal Special / Video Feature
The BYD Atto 3 boasts a massive range of over 400 kilometers on a single charge, so let's put it to the test. From Manila to La Union, can a fully electric vehicle go the distance and make i...
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2024 GWM Haval Jolion DCT Supreme Review | No Hybrid No Problem? / Video Review
With GWM coming to the Philippines with a full lineup of hybrid crossovers, the Haval Jolion DCT Supreme is an interesting car to review, not only because it has all the bells and whistles t...
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Top 3 Cars For Every Lifestyle—What Cars Are Right For You? | Behind a Desk / Video Feature
Three cars for three kinds of people. Like a fitted suit, different cars fit different lifestyles. Find out if you're one of the three people we're talking about in this episode of Behind a...
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2024 Toyota Corolla Cross First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
An new Corolla Cross is upon us! The 2024 model year of the Cross happens to be all hybrid now. No more gasoline engine-only option is available. Even then, however, a whole host of new feat...
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2024 Isuzu D-MAX First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround—In Thailand! / Video Feature
We went all the way to Thailand to get a first look at the Isuzu D-MAX's 2024 model year, and by "we" we mean Earl. While Caco was away testing other cars, Earl was in Thailand with Isuzu, g...
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2024 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) Recap | The Biggest One Yet! / Video Feature
What a show. Two venues this year, were required because of all the new cars, new brands, and new faces that came along for the ride, and what a ride it was for Caco and crew. A lot, and we...
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2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N First Drive | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
This is a special walkaround episode, because Caco's not just going to be walking around the car, he's going to be driving it around, in circles, again, and again. Our host finds himself in...
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2024 Changan CS15 First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
This is Changan's most affordable crossover to date. In the Philippines, it will go up against the likes of the Toyota Raize and Kia Stonic to name a few, and it's got a price tag of P799,00...
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2024 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS): Isuzu, Tamaraw, Hybrid Xpander & More! | Behind a Desk / Video Feature
The international motor show in Bangkok is an assembly of some of the most well-known brands in the Philippines, partly because Thailand is the manufacturing hot spot for pretty much all of...
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2024 Nissan Livina VE Review | An Unexpected Turn of Events / Video Review
This review took a different turn. Is this a sick joke of sorts? Why is Caco working the camera? Why is Jack presenting? April Fools! The Nissan Livina is the star of the show this time arou...
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8 Amazingly Affordable Crossovers in 2024 | Behind a Desk / Video Feature
The best deals in crossovers today. In the Philippines, we're spoiled for choice and that has left the market ready with a lot of cars that offer a lot of value. Let's list eight really good...
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2024 Hyundai Stargazer X vs Mitsubishi Xpander Cross vs Toyota Veloz —Which MPV? | AutoDeal Comparo / Video Review
If you want an MPV with a premium touch but still with loads of practicality and an affordable price tag, you may be looking at three of these options. Check out these MPVs right here. These...
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2024 Toyota Wigo Review | A Little Bigger—Much Better / Video Review
The 2024 Toyota Wigo has something going for it, and that's the fact that it is seemingly immune to inflation. Whereas its rivals have gone up in price, this small hatch has stayed close to...
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2024 Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Review | More Doors = More Fun? / Video Review
The Suzuki Jimny has long been a 3 door, or rather, a bit of a practical compromise. When the 5 Door version was announced, people who were on the fence about buying a Jimny now had more inc...
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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
This is the fifth generation Hyundai Santa Fe, and it is a radical departure from its previous generations in terms of size, style, and its positioning as a premium midsize crossover for the...
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2024 Toyota Zenix Hybrid Review | There's Just One Little Thing... / Video Review
The Toyota Zenix is one of the most anticipated sequels to one of the brand's most legendary nameplates. The MPV has grown in more ways than one and learned a few tricks as well. Ditching di...
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2024 Subaru WRX CVT EyeSight Review | The Rally Legend Lives On / Video Review
Launched to much fanfare and notoriety, the WRX made it for an episode of Behind the Wheel, and this reborn rally legend offers up a great set of features, power, and driving dynamics that a...
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2024 GWM Cannon SLux 4x4 Review | Payloads of Tech and Features / Video Review
For under P1,500,000 at the time of this review, the GWM Cannon presents exceptional value in its top-of-the-line SLux configuration. It has all-wheel-drive, a strong chassis, and a lot of t...
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2024 Hyundai Stargazer X First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Review
An elevated "stargazing" experience? The 2024 Stargazer X features a bunch of upgrades over the standard and the premium variants in Hyundai's lineup in the Philippines. The biggest change h...
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2024 Hyundai Custin Premium Review | First Class Value For Money / Video Review
Is there such a thing as a first-class seven-seater without the hefty mile-high price tag? The Hyundai Custin features a package that could be your ticket to the big-league captains' chairs-...
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2024 Nissan GT-R Review | The Last of Its Kind? / Video Review
With the R36 on the horizon, is there even a point to getting the R35 GT-R anymore? Price increases haven't made the decision easy, but there is still some sense to the madness. If you've be...
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2024 Mitsubishi Triton First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
The Triton is finally here and out of hiding. The new midsize pickup truck from Mitsubishi is official, and it replaces the Strada in the lineup. New for 2024, the pickup truck delivers a ne...
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2023 Hyundai Staria Premium+ AWD Review | The Allrounder / Video Review
The Hyundai Staria is a top pick among van buyers that want it all, especially in its Premium+ AWD trim with captains' chairs and a bunch of features that make it so easy to drive. We're pin...
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2024 Nissan Z Review | The Sports Car Worth Waiting For / Video Review
The Nissan Z is something special in this day and age. At a time where cars are going electric or hybrid, we're happy to see that Nissan is still staying true to its roots with the Z. A mix...
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2024 Mazda CX-60 Review | The Best Crossover... Ever? / Video Review
Is this it? Is the Mazda CX-60 all that it is cracked up to be? In many ways, the crossover is everything and more, but it's a few eggs short of an omelette. We love its looks, we love its d...
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2024 BYD Atto 3 EV Review | Amazing and Affordable? / Video Review
EVs tend to knock your socks off regarding features, kit, and then some, but in addition to the wow factor these cars bring, the price tag can also get quite shocking. Now here's a crossover...
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2024 CFMOTO Papio XO-1 Review | 125ccs of Pure Fun / Video Review
This is probably one of the best bikes we've reviewed so far, and 2024 has just started. CFMOTO may be known for the 450 NK and the SR, but the Papio is the underrated model line that is def...
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Top 10 Cars of 2023 | Behind A Desk / Video Feature
Wrapping up and looking back at the year that once was, let's list down our 10 favorite cars that we drove and reviewed. While we had a lot of exciting reviews last year, we also have a bunc...
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New Cars Coming to The Philippines In 2024 | Behind a Desk / Video Feature
As 2023 gets wrapped up, we look forward to a new year filled with a ton of new cars both of the electric and traditional variety. We've rounded up a top 20 list of cars that may or may not...
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2024 Tesla Model Y Performance Review | Fully Charged, but not 100% for the Philippines? / Video Review
Face ripping acceleration is the first thing we had to test with this EV, the Tesla Model Y in its Performance trim. While it is the third best-selling car in 2022 and the best-selling EV, i...
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2024 Tesla Model Y Performance Review | Fully Charged, but not 100% for the Philippines? / Video Review
Face ripping acceleration is the first thing we had to test with this EV, the Tesla Model Y in its Performance trim. While it is the third best-selling car in 2022 and the best-selling EV, i...
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2024 Toyota Yaris Cross vs Nissan Kicks vs MG 4 | HEV, e-POWER, or Full EV? | AutoDeal Comparo / Video Review
It's a threeway battle between three very similar but different cars. In one corner sits the Toyota Yaris Cross in its HEV form. Running a Series-Parallel Hybrid system, the Toyota sets the...
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2024 MG 4 EV Standard Review | Electric For Everyone? / Video Review
Is the MG 4 EV going to be the EV that goes mainstream in the Philippines? With an extra affordable price tag, one has to wonder whether it's a great deal. What do you give up by going with...
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2024 Toyota Yaris Cross S HEV Review | Don't Underestimate This Little Guy / Video Review
Does the 2024 Yaris Cross live up to its potential? Is it worth its price in a growing sea of hybrid options inside and outside of Toyota's stable? Given its features and its value, we belie...
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2024 Kia Seltos First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
Remember this? The 2024 Kia Seltos is now back and better than ever and now with a price tag that's even more enticing than before. The Seltos brings a new level of value to the subcompact c...
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2023 GAC Empow GE Review | Can it roll with the big boys? / Video Review
The GAC Empow GE sits at the top of the Empow range. This variant is packed with all the tech and goodies as well as a design and paint scheme unique to this variant. In this review, we’re b...
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2023 Ford Everest vs. 2023 Ford Territory — Crossover or SUV? Here's Our Take | AutoDeal Comparo / Video Review
Now we know what you're thinking, why the Territory and the Everest? So apart from being two of the three best-sellers in the Blue Oval's Philippine lineup, there are actually a lot of you w...
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Top 10 Sedans In The Philippines Under P1,000,000 | Behind a Desk / Video Feature
Looking for a sedan from a reputable brand? Got a budget of under a million Philippine Pesos? For 2023, here are the top 10 sedans you can score for under a seven digits. From good old relia...
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2024 Nissan Almera VL Review | Exceeding Expectations In Its Segment / Video Review
What the Nissan Almera brings to the table is a new set of features that grant its users a smarter and more connected experience. But how is its connection to the road? On this episode of Be...
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Mitsubishi brings the spirit of adventure to the 2023 Japan Mobility Show | Behind A Desk / Video Feature
Mitsubishi’s theme for the 2023 Japan Mobility Show is the spirit of adventure, and the cars they’ve brought to the fold will certainly awaken that fire. The two main stars of Mitsubishi’s b...
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Nissan unveils its “Hyper” series of concept EVs | 2023 Japan Mobility Show / Video Feature
Nissan is going all out this year at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show, unveiling a trio of edgy concept cars. In this video, Caco will take you through each of Nissan’s concept vehicles, startin...
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Previewing the Future of Motoring | Japan Mobility Show 2023 Highlights / Video Feature
Caco and Jack are in Japan to attend the much-awaited 2023 Japan Mobility Show. On their trip, they’ve gotten a good look at what each individual brand’s vision for the future looks like. In...
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2023 GWM Haval H6 HEV Review | Behind the Wheel / Video Review
GWM is putting forth another contender for the crossover HEV market in the form of the Haval H6 HEV. Equipped with a ton of kit and a handsome exterior, the Haval H6 HEV holds promise as a G...
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Fuel-Efficient 7-seater Cars Under P1.4 Million in the Philippines | Behind A Desk / Video Feature
Fuel efficiency and affordability are the qualities we look for when searching for a seven-seater car. Luckily, most brands here in the Philippines offer an array of cars to choose from that...
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Get Ready to Meet the 2024 Triton / Behind A Desk / Video Review
The Strada is no more! All hail the Triton. Mitsubishi’s offering for the midsize pickup truck segment is getting a replacement in the form of the 2024 Triton and we can’t wait to see it her...
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The 2024 Hyundai Stargazer X and Custin Are Finally in the Philippines! | Behind a Desk / Video Feature
New for 2024 are two seven seaters with Hyundai badges. Check out the new Hyundai Custin and Stargazer X on this episode of Behind a Desk. While one is an MPV that's expanded upon with SUV-l...
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2023 Subaru WRX Wagon Review | The Daydream Is Still Alive / Video Review
Wagons are a dying breed in the Philippines, and the WRX Wagon is one of the holdouts that we were dying to test and get on an episode of Behind the Wheel. Out to prove itself, still, in a m...
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2023 Subaru BR-Z Review | The Spry Daily Driver's Car / Video Review
One of the questions we had in this review was "can you daily drive a two door sports car?" We've tested a bunch in the past but the BR-Z not only has great handling on its side, but also fe...
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Changan Relaunches in the Philippines With The X7 Plus and S7 EV | Behind a Desk / Video Feature
Changan Philippines is entering into yet another new chapter in its short history in the country. The Chinese brand has changed hands once again, now turning to Inchcape for its distribution...
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The GAC Empow Ends Up On Track! | Behind A Desk / Video Feature
Given that GAC Philippines positions the Empow as a sporty compact sedan, the brand sent us to the Batangas Racing Circuit to give us a taste of what exactly the Empow can do. With the model...