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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2024 Volkswagen Tharu First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Review
On this episode of Walkaround, we've got a close-up first look at the 2024 Volkswagen Tharu. The 'volks' in VW Philippines thought this would be a good car to bring in. Equipped with a 1.5-l...
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2024 Nissan Z First Drive | Zeroed, Zoned, and Zealous / Video Feature
On this special episode, we've got the 2024 Nissan Z on the Clark International Speedway. This is one of the most fantastic models yet from the Japanese brand, blending the perfect amount of...
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Some Diesels Are Better Than Others? | Get To Know More About Caltex Power Diesel / Video Feature
Learn more about Caltex's Power Diesel here from Behind a Desk. Are all diesels made equal? We're here to tell you that some diesels are cleaner, more efficient, and better for your engine c...
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2023 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4x2 Review | Two's Plenty / Video Review
Do you really need four by four? Well, we feel that four wheels are enough, but two driven wheels are already plenty, at least for stuff like very light trails and city slicking. Whether on...
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2024 Mazda CX-90 First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
After the CX-60, Mazda Philippines went even bigger. Still equipped with the straight six mild hybrid power train, all-wheel-drive, and two more seats over the CX-60. The CX-90 dials up the...
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2023 Subaru Forester Review | No-Nonsense Traditional / Video Review
Here is our review of the 2023 Subaru Forester. A long-standing nameplate that is well-loved and well-equipped. With the EyeSight 4.0 system, you can cruise without worry and drive with a gu...
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2023 Honda HR-V RS Turbo Review | Behind the Wheel / Video Review
The HR-V RS was a little late to the part when Honda reintroduced the refreshed model in 2023. The RS variant is definitely a step up in terms of style, but the lower-trim V was already good...
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2024 Subaru Crosstrek Review | A Standout Daily Driver? / Video Review
Does the Subaru Crosstrek (formerly known as the XV) have what it takes to become your next standout daily driver? Equipped with its all-wheel-drive system and its boxer engine, it could be....
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Best Crossovers in the Philippines for under 1.3-Million Pesos / Video Feature
With all the crossovers out there, and with a finite amount of money, what's the best? For P1,300,000, what can you get? Which crossover, in the subcompact or compact segments are going to b...
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Say Hello to the New Toyota Land Cruiser Prado & Toyota Tamaraw Concept | Behind a Desk / Video Feature
New Toyota models have already launched, but the Japanese brand had a few more tricks up its sleeve come August 2023. Just last month, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) announced that the 2024...
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2024 Honda Brio RS Review | The Best of Basics? / Video Review
The 2024 Honda Brio RS is on today's Behind the Wheel review. In this episode, we do a little more than take this little hatchback out on a drive. Caco relives his youth by going through a g...
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2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Review | The Total EV Package? / Video Review
Electric mobility never looked this good, and as shocking as that statement is, the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 is not yet ready for prime time. It's not you, it's me—we aren't yet ready for this c...
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2024 Hyundai Stargazer X First Impressions! | Behind A Desk / Video Feature
Caco's back in the country after his trip to Indonesia. Hyundai gave him a little tour of the country and a full look at the launch of the brand-new Hyundai Stargazer X. A higher-riding, and...
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2024 Honda City & Brio First Drive | The Sensible and Honda SENSING / Video Review
On this first drive, we go on a trip with Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. to fully experience all the new and shiny features in the City, and the zippy performance of the Honda Brio. Updated fo...
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2023 Ford Ranger Raptor Review | The Best Toy Truck in the Philippines? / Video Review
There are few cars that are this ready for any and every adventure whether it's in the urban jungle or the actual jungle. Ford's second Ranger Raptor generation in the country is built on th...
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2023 GWM Haval Jolion HEV DHT Supreme Review | A Brave Effort? / Video Review
GWM Philippine relaunched earlier this year, 2023, and this is one of their cars that we're quite excited to get a hold of, felt so-so about the interior, but thoroughly impressed to drive....
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We Get Stopped In The Nissan Kicks e-POWER! | Number Coding Test and a Road Trip / Video Feature
The Nissan Kicks e-POWER is exempt from the number coding scheme, according to the EVIDA law until 2030. We put the crossover to the test on the streets of Metro Manila, and even through the...
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Top 10 Most Popular Cars On AutoDeal.com.ph—First Half 2023 | Behind a Desk / Video Feature
The data is in, and we're able to bring you the top 10 most inquired-for cars on AutoDeal.com.ph from real prospective car buyers on our platform in the Philippines. It's been a great year s...
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2024 Subaru Outback 2.5i-T EyeSight Review | For The Great Outdoors / Video Review
For Subaru, most of its cars can handle the rough and tumble of a trail or almost any lifestyle that you throw at it. One of the bigger crossovers in its lineup is the Subaru Outback, and in...
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2024 Toyota Yaris Cross First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Review
When Toyota first announced that the Yaris Cross would launch in the Philippines, we had to get a first impression. We think that this might be a hot seller for the Japanese brand in the cou...
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Can You Change An Air Filter In 2 Minutes? | Bosch x AutoDeal Feature / Video Feature
Bosch partnered with us again to help Caco maintain his Mitsubishi Montero Sport. After trundling around in the city and beyond for a while, the old Montero's got a couple of thousand kilome...
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2024 Nissan Almera First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
The Almera is now new once again. NissanConnect Services is the headlining feature this time around, and it's a hoot to play with. As with all of the other Walkarounds, let's check out all t...
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2023 GAC GS3 Emzoom Review | The Next Big Thing? / Video Review
GAC is sticking its nose into the subcompact crossover segment, and it's going up against the likes of the Geely Coolray, the Changan CS35, the GWM Haval Jolion, and even the Toyota Yaris Cr...
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2024 Toyota Wigo First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Review
Here's a first look at what we think will be one of the next best-sellers for Toyota Motor Philippines, the 2024 Toyota Wigo. Now with new headlights, new taillights, a new deign, the same g...
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2023 GAC Emkoo Review | Not Just Another Compact Crossover / Video Review
Amazing looks, but an amazing drive? Will the 2023 GAC Emkoo deliver? This compact crossover will bump up against others in the category, and it's armed to the teeth with a powerful 1.5-lite...
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2023 Suzuki S-Presso AGS Review | Now With An Extra Shot Of Tech / Video Review
We got to test the Suzuki S-Presso in the past, but a manual transmission the old model had, and the new AGS transmission this one comes with. Now with only two pedals instead of three, the...
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2023 Audi E-Tron GT Review | Purpose-Driven Electric Grand Touring / Video Review
GT, or Grand Touring, involves fast and comfortable cars that can track long stretches of highway and endless twisty roads, all while being luxurious and comfortable for the driver and his p...
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2024 Honda Brio | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
We proudly present, Honda's newest small hatchback in the Philippines. This is the 2024 Honda Brio, and what's so new about it? Check it out on this AutoDeal Walkaround. Catch the new head u...
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2024 Honda City | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
The new Honda City is here for the 2024 model year, and it's facelifted and with all-new standard features for the Philippines. Honda has improved this model's looks coming into the facelift...
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2024 Chevrolet Trax RS Review | All Grown Up / Video Review
The 2024 Chevrolet Trax has been launched in the Philippines, or has it been relaunched? The crossover nameplate has returned to the country but with a New Generation platform and design. Fi...
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Ford Everest Titanium+ 4x4 Vs. Nissan Terra VL 4x4 | AutoDeal Comparo / Video Review
Let's compare two of the most popular midsize SUVs in the Philippines, the 2023 Ford Everest Titanium+ 4x4 and the 2023 Nissan Terra VL 4x4. Both cars come in with powerful diesel engines, a...
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Hyundai Stargazer GLS Premium IVT Vs. Honda BR-V V CVT | AutoDeal Comparo / Video Feature
If you're shopping at the 1.3-million Philippine Peso price point for a seven-seater, check out this comparison of some of the newest and brightest stars in the segment, currently. This is t...
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The 2023 Toyota Innova Zenix is officially out | Hybrid Power, Captains' Chairs, And A New Platform / Video Feature
Toyota's moving away from the IMV platform in the Innova and moving to the TNGA-C platform for its newest MPV, the Toyota Innova Zenix. To be sold alongside the perennial MPV, for now, the n...
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2023 Hyundai Tucson GLS Plus Review | Never Forget The Name / Video Review
In 2019, we were underwhelmed with the last edition of the crossover, but now the 2023 Hyundai Tucson GLS Premium is leaps and bounds better than its predecessor. With its 2.0-liter diesel e...
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A New Toyota Hybrid Is On The Way | What could it be? / Video Feature
After a successful out-of-town trip with Toyota Motor Philippines, Caco picked up a few tidbits of news he'd like to share. Let us clue you in on what to expect from Toyota in the next few d...
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2023 Hyundai Creta Review | The Competent Korean Contender / Video Review
Will the Creta make a ripple, a splash, or a wave in a sea of competing crossovers? Hyundai's subcompact in the lineup ticks many boxes, and then some. This is the 2023 Hyundai Creta on Behi...
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Chicharon Run With The 2023 Suzuki S-Presso AGS / Video Feature
Small, compact, and now with an automatic transmission! The 2023 Suzuki S-Presso AGS can do more, so let us show you with a special episode where Caco and crew. Not only does the AGS transmi...
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2023 Honda BR-V V Review, The Sensible Choice? / Video Review
The 2023 BR-V, is the quintessential seven-seater in the Honda Philippines lineup. Honda's refresh has many asking, "does it perform as well as it looks?" We got a chance to review the V var...
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2023 Mazda CX-60 | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Review
For 2023, we welcome a new member in the Mazda family of vehicles. Not only is this a new breed of crossover for the Japanese brand's stable, it is also a monumental launch in terms of the b...
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2023 Changan Uni-T Review | Behind The Wheel / Video Review
Uni-T without the Y? So let's give it to you. Here's why Changan's newest crossover series is something special. Let's give you a reason ‘y’ this car is worth the premium price tag you pay....
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Off Road with The Nissan Terra Sport in Palawan / Video Feature
Let's drive to Palawan with Nissan for this special episode with the Nissan Terra. The twists and turns of our journey of more than 500 kilometers of road, mud, and sand, were a piece of cak...
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2023 Hyundai Stargazer GLS Premium Review | Behind The Wheel / Video Review
The Stargazer may very well be the best seven-seater in the game right now. Check out what we have to say about the 2023 Hyundai Stargazer on this episode of Behind the Wheel.
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2023 Suzuki Celerio AGS Review | Behind The Wheel / Video Review
The 2023 Suzuki Celerio is here on this episode of Behind the Wheel. Check out what this small hatch has to offer and how it drives with its 1.0-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine mated to...
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2023 Next Generation Ford Territory Titanium Review / Video Review
The 2023 Next-Gen Ford Territory is on Behind the Wheel for a review. Today, we don't have the top-of-the-line variant, but the entry-level offering, and believe us when we say that it is an...
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2023 Ford Ranger Raptor First Impressions / Video Feature
When you thought the new Next-Gen Ranger couldn't get any better, think again. This is the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor, and we're here to tell you all about it. All the same goodies from the pre...
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A Next-Gen Ford Ranger Owner Shares What He Loves About His Pick-up Truck | Owner Testimonial / Video Feature
Find out why next-gen Ranger owners are proud to own their trucks. Our guest today is entrepreneur Mark Salvador, who uses his white next-gen Ranger for work, play and with his family. Check...
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The OMODA 5 and JAECOO 7 are Coming to the Philippines | First Impressions / Video Feature
Later in 2023, the Philippines will get its formal introduction to the OMODA and JAECOO brands. The two marques from China will be bringing in one model each, the OMODA 5 and the JAECOO 7 cr...
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Exploring French Culture in The Philippines with the Peugeot 2008 / Video Feature
French food and French culture in a French car, but in the Philippines. Watch Monsieur Jacques "Caco" Tirona in the brand new Peugeot 2008 driving around doing the French-est things possible...
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Caco Goes on an Unexpected Adventure with the GAC GS4 / Video Feature
Caco finds himself on an unexpected adventure with the GAC GS4 as what should’ve been a simple grocery run, turned into a trip to Mt. Banahaw. And on top of that, he’s also doing some babysi...
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New 2023 Isuzu D-Max First Impressions / Video Review
Let's get a first look at all that's new with the 2023 Isuzu D-MAX. Let Caco tour you inside, outside, and around with the new model year of the D-MAX. Check it out here in this walkaround....