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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2026 BYD Shark 6 DMO Review | A Worthy Challenger / Video Review
In the realm of lifestyle pickups, all are heavy hitters that adhere to the old formula. However, when a brand breaks the mold, consider us skeptical. BYD threw their hat in the ring recentl...
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2026 MG HS Hybrid+ First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
Once overshadowed by its smaller brother, the 2026 MG HS Hybrid+ is now all new and ready to step into the limelight. We're happy to see its electrified powertrain, it's vast amounts of spac...
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2026 Mitsubishi Destinator First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Review
Caco goes to Japan to get an extra-special treat courtesy of Mitsubishi! This is the 2026 Mitsubishi Destinator, the newest model in the Mitsubishi stable. The model is getting a special int...
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A British Holiday With The MG ZS Hybrid+ | MG Road Trip / Video Feature
The team are out and about again, and this time with the MG ZS Hybrid Plus. Now a hybrid that's powerful and efficient, the Caco, Jack, and Earl figured that they could take it out on a Brit...
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2026 Hyundai Elantra N-Line | The N-Lite? / Video Review
Is it just a spruced up Elantra? A baby Elantra N? Or does it stand on its own? More and more are we excited for the Elantra's return, and what a stunner it is. The 2026 year model for the s...
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2026 Chery Tiggo rEV LE Review | The Luxury of a Plug-In / Video Review
The 2026 Chery Tiggo rEV LE or "Luxury Edition" starts at just P1,588,000 Philippine Pesos at the time of this video's publishing. However, whereas other rivals charge around the same for on...
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2026 Lynk and Co 02 EV Review | Stylish and Fully Electric / Video Review
Lynk and Co has been pushing out banger after banger, and the 02 ticks a heck of a lot of boxes for us as car reviewers. The gist of this car is that, it's a pretty solid EV from Lynk and Co...
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2026 BYD eMAX 9 DM-i First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
BYD is getting bigger and bigger. The eMAX 9 is a plug-in hybrid that comes equipped with a high tech cabin made to bring everyone in style and comfort. Check it out in this walkaround and s...
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2026 MG TRQ L First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Review
MG charges into the midsize pickup truck segment of the Philippines with the new 2026 MG TRQ L. A turbo-diesel-powered pickup, the TRQ L offers robust performance from its 2.0-liter engine t...
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2025 Bestune NAT E05 Review | A Taxi for the Family? / Video Review
The 2025 Bestune NAT E05 is a purpose-built EV made for ride shares and taxis in mind. Given its feature set, we don’t doubt its ability as such. What we want to know is how it would fare (p...
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An Authentic Korean Experience With The Hyundai Creta N Line! | AutoDeal Feature / Video Feature
What's the quickest and easiest way to an authentic Korean experience? We head on over to Clark to experience Korean culture. Jack's hosting a little outing with the boys complete with Hyund...
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2026 Hyundai Stargazer First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Review
The fan-favorite 7-seater Hyundai just got an update! The new 2026 Hyundai Stargazer is here, so it's time for a walkaround! Fitting in the MPV segment, the Stargazer offers buyers seven sea...
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2026 Audi Q6 e-tron Review | Premium Car, Premium Tech / Video Review
The Audi Q6 e-tron is a high-end and high-tech all-electric crossover that has features you need, and features you want. On top of a high-tech package, the crossover also boasts sorted drivi...
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How far can you go with P500 Pesos in the Chery Tiggo rEV LE? | AutoDeal Feature / Video Feature
Caco and crew are at it again, this time on a drive to discover just how far they can go with P500 Philippine Pesos worth of charge and fuel. Their car for this challenge is the Chery Tiggo...
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2025 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Review | Still a Fantastic Classic? / Video Review
The Jeep has been around for a very long time. No, not our Philippine Jeeps, but the American one. Far from being a military vehicle, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is featured in this episode of...
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2025 Jaecoo EJ-6 EV Review | Retro Electric! / Video Review
Starting with its design, the Jaecoo EJ-6 gets pretty high marks from us. It's a five-seater electric crossover that covers all the basics you'd want and more. It pads the interior with luxu...
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2026 BYD Tang DM-i First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Review
Yet another BYD launches in the Philippines and this might be the best one yet. Introducing the 2026 BYD Tang DM-i. The Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle that you've been waiting for. Check ou...
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2026 Suzuki Fronx First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Review
It's been a while since Suzuki has had a subcompact crossover. So it is with great anticipation that we finally reveal what the Japanese brand has been teasing for quite some time. This is t...
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2025 Ford Bronco Review | The Best Off-Roader Yet? / Video Review
Off the beaten path on this episode of Behind the Wheel with the 2025 Ford Bronco. In the Philippines, we get the Outer Banks model paired with the Sasquatch package which means that this sh...
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What Is The Best Bulalo In Tagaytay? – Finding the One in the MG ONE | MG Travel Series / Video Feature
Caco and crew always find themselves in Tagaytay whenever they're reviewing cars, but not once have they ever stopped and to smell the roses, or in this case, Bulalo. The trio has organized...
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2026 Chery Tiggo Cross HEV First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Review
Chery Philippines has yet another ace up its sleeve coming into 2026. This is the Chery Tiggo Cross HEV, a compact crossover that may surprise you in terms of features and in value. Check ou...
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Overland Adventure With The Nissan Terra and Navara 55th Anniversary Editions / Video Feature
Decked out in Nissan's 55th Anniversary Editions, the Terra and Navara join us for an off-road adventure, featuring Joel Pedro and the rest of the Overland Kings team! We go East this time a...
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2026 Mitsubishi Xpander First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Review
So we finally have another Xpander! Another minor Mitsubishi change is upon us and that means a new look going into the 2026 model year. The update continues to improve upon this 7-seater's...
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2025 Vinfast VF3 Review | Bite-Sized Fun / Video Review
Vinfast's VF3 is an electric vehicle with a novel look. Part of the new breed of small electric hatchbacks, it stands out with its retro design, but it also knows a thing or two about drivin...
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The Mitsubishi L300 | A Tale Of A Best-Selling Cab And Chassis / Video Feature
Back in the day, the L300 started off as a van, but now it's way more than that. It is an enduring model in Mitsubishi Philippines' lineup, and a constant sight on almost any Philippine road...
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2025 GWM Canon Review | Still A Big Bargain? / Video Review
On this episode of Behind the Wheel we have a return customer of sorts. The GWM Canon was reviewed by us last year as the 2024 model, this year we have the 2025 Canon which brings along some...
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2026 JAECOO J7 SHS Review / Video Review
JAECOO is throwing its hat in the ring, seemingly trying to compete with the formula that other brands have nailed down in recent years. Stylish good looks, a refined interior, and a plug-in...
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2026 Ford Territory Hybrid First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
Here's a fan-favorite, now turned hybrid! Electrified, refreshed, and ready to conquer any trip any day of the week, we present the brand new Ford Territory HEV on this episode of AutoDeal W...
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2026 Chevrolet Groove First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
Chevrolet Philippines has another crossover that we'd like to show you. The newly launched Chevrolet Groove is finally here and official. Can this crossover find its groove in our market? On...
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Ford Has Something Exciting For The Philippines | Interview With Pedro Simoes / Video Feature
In this video, Caco gets to know the head honcho at Ford Motor Philippines, Pedro Simoes! Learn more about him and his vision of the future for Ford in the Philippines. Get clued in on what'...
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A Fun-Filled Family Adventure with the 2025 MG GT! | MG Roadtrip / Video Feature
Sedans were once a staple for many families all over the Philippines. Caco, Jack, and Earl all have lived through that era where Filipino families didn't have crossovers. Nowadays, sedans ar...
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2025 RAM 1500 Rebel | Full-Sized Truck Experience / Video Review
The Dodge RAM is iconic and we finally have one for a Behind the Wheel review! In the Philippines, pickup trucks like these are a rare sight to behold. It's not everyday that we get somethin...
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2025 Kawasaki ZX-4RR Review | The 400cc Four-Cylinder Pocket Rocket / Video Review
In this review, Jinno has his hands on an old friend. The Kawasaki ZX-4RR is the cream of the crop when it comes to entry-level highway-legal motorcycles in the Philippines. While it is at h...
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2025 DFSK E5 PHEV Review | A Plug-In Seven-Seater! / Video Review
The DFSK E5 comes into the Philippine market looking to take the fight to the leaders in the current EV landscape with an additional set of seats and then some. Check it out on this episode...
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Camping Out With The 2025 Suzuki Jimny 3-Door Rhino Edition / Video Feature
The 2025 Suzuki Jimny 3-Door Rhino Edition inspired us to make this video. With its beefed up exterior looks paired with stylish Rhino accessories, we headed straight into the wilderness tha...
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2026 MG ZS HEV First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Review
Finally, it happened. The MG ZS now comes electrified from the factory. A milestone model for MG in the Philippines, the MG ZS HEV is looking to break new ground with its new hybrid electric...
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2025 Suzuki Dzire Hybrid | A Touch of Class / Video Review
The 2025 Suzuki Dzire goes hybrid. Now with Suzuki's mild hybrid system, the Dzire offers better fuel efficiency and added refinement all around. Its 1.2 liter three cylinder is also paired...
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2025 Suzuki Dzire Hybrid Ice Skating Audition — Sponsor Us, Suzuki! / Video Feature
The Suzuki Swift has Yuma Kagiyama, but the Dzire Hybrid SHOULD have us as endorsers, right? Anyway, Caco, Jack, and Earl all find themselves in yet another adventure, this time it's an ice-...
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2025 BYD Sealion 5 DM-i First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Review
Quick! BYD's got another car for you to lust over. If you thought the Seal 5 DM-i was too small, or if you thought the Sealion 6 DM-i was too expensive, here is a Goldilocks option! Presenti...
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2025 Nissan Z NISMO Review | Sharper, Faster, Greater / Video Review
The Nissan Z was so good that we couldn't stop thinking about it after we drove it. However, "so good" became way better with the introduction of the Z NISMO, but what exactly did NISMO do t...
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Fishing For A Drive With The 2025 MG 3 Hybrid | MG Road Trip / Video Feature
The crew embark on another journey powered by MG, and this time, Caco, Jack, and Earl have a MG 3 Hybrid to play with. A nimble, nippy, and hasty hatchback that can eat corners for brunch an...
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2025 Kia EV9 Review | A Worthy Flagship / Video Review
The Kia EV9 is no simple feat of engineering. Kia has pulled out all the stops to bring us a flagship that is not only gorgeous to look at, but also powerful, and comfortable at the same tim...
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2025 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Review
The Mirage gets some modest upgrades over its last iteration and here they all are in this quick walkaround! Mitsubishi is updating its best-selling subcompact sedan in the Philippines. Get...
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2025 Hyundai Creta N-Line First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
It's 2025 and the market is filled to the brim with subcompact crossover after subcompact crossover. However, there is still room for this N-ticing model from Hyundai Motor Philippines: The...
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2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid Baguio Adventure! / Video Feature
Taking a little break outside of the city, Caco, Earl, and other members of the Philippine media find themselves on a roadtrip outside the city with the Kia Sorento Hybrid. The latest and gr...
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2025 Porsche Macan 4 Electric | The Pinnacle of EV / Video Review
It's electric, it's exciting, and it's our very first Porsche. Let's just say that all of our expectations have been set and it's at a pretty high bar. Join us and unpack everything we have...
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2025 Suzuki Dzire Hybrid First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
From the show to the road. Right after the 2025 Suzuki Dzire Hybrid was launched in the 2025 Manila International Auto Show, Suzuki Philippines invited us out on a drive with its new fuel-ef...
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BYD’s Super DM-I Technology Efficiency Test | Better Than A Bicycle? / Video Review
The Seal 5 DM-I sedan marks a milestone in BYD's lineup. Not only is it one of the most efficient cars we've ever tested, it's also one of the most affordable electrified sedans in the marke...
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2025 Chevrolet Captiva Review | A Captivating Choice? / Video Review
Chevrolet finally has a seven-seater again, and this is it, the 2025 Captiva. Equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, it makes a decent amount of power and torque, has a more...
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2025 Mazda BT-50 First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Review
This is the 2025 Mazda BT-50 lineup! Trimmed down but made so much better, the midsize pickup truck gets a new face along with a bunch of remarkable upgrades. From a new set of wheels to a r...