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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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...
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2025 Kia Sorento Turbo Hybrid | A REAL Compelling Option? / Video Review
This is the first time that the Kia Sorento has ever been offered as a hybrid in the Philippines. The 2025 version of this seven-seater crossover is finally up for a Behind the Wheel review,...
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2025 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) Recap | Something For Everyone! / Video Feature
The 2025 Manila International Auto Show was full of surprises for everyone. From Hyundai's reintroduction of the Elantra to Changan's NEVO brand, there was plenty to see and get excited abo...
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2025 SERES 7 RE-EV Premium Review | Living Large and Luxurious / Video Review
Is this the definition of luxury? The Seres 7 RE-EV Premium is on this episode of Behind the Wheel, and we're testing this range-extended EV from the premium segment. Seres is a new brand he...
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2025 MG G50 Plus Review | The Value VIP! / Video Review
Just when you thought MG was done giving out good deals, here's another one. The 2025 MG G50 may just be the most affordable way to get driven around in a captains' seat. With its 1.5-liter...
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2025 Isuzu mu-X First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Review
What's new with the 2025 Isuzu mu-X? Well, here it is! Come along with us for a quick walkaround of this midsize SUV as we go over all that is new with this facelift. Let Caco show you aroun...
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We Went Time Traveling in Bataan! | MG Road Trip / Video Feature
With the help and support of MG, we're bringing you guys a new series of videos that will have us exploring the ins and outs of Luzon. From eating great food, visiting novel places, and tryi...
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2025 Nissan Patrol First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
Today is the day that Nissan dares to be exceptional. The Patrol is officially launched at a price of P5,385,000. This is Nissan's first and perhaps biggest reveal at the start of the year....
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2025 Ford Ranger Raptor V6 Review | An Exercise in Excess / Video Review
The 2025 Ford Ranger Raptor V6 is the most indulgent version of the Ranger we've ever driven. Whether it's the upgraded suspension or the excessive features this brute comes with, neither wi...
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2025 Isuzu Truck Fest Was Awesome! | Crazy Trucks, Great Deals! / Video Feature
We paid a visit to the 2025 Isuzu Truck Fest to see how the number one Japanese truck brand in the country, for 25 consecutive years, parties and showcases its latest and greatest creations....
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A Dream Drive Around Japan | Culture, Car Meets, and Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 / Video Feature
Tokyo Auto Salon week is always a time for car enthusiasts in and out of Japan. Earl decided to go on a trip with his friends to check out the scene and experience driving around Japan once...
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2025 BYD Shark 6 DMO First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
Big, bold, and powerful, the 2025 BYD Shark 6 DMO is the brand's apex predator whether on or off road. With a strong powertrain with 429 horsepower and 650 Nm of torque combined, the electri...
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2025 Audi Q6 e-tron | Cutting-Edge EV / Video Review
The all-new Audi Q6 e-tron is now in the Philippines! The latest EV from the German manufacturer boasts a whole host of new technology and advanced driver assist systems. Paired with a strik...
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2025 Ford Mustang GT Review | High-Tech Thoroughbred / Video Review
The latest generation of the Ford Mustang is thoroughly upgraded with a bevy of tech features, enough to really change the initial impression of the car. However, underneath the hood and its...
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2025 BYD Seal 5 DM-i Review | Buy It Now! / Video Review
That "once in a blue moon" never came. BYD dropped a bomb on the whole Philippine automotive industry with the Seal 5 DM-i. A supremely well-priced compact plug-in hybrid sedan. It starts at...
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2025 Kia Sorento HEV First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
The 2025 Kia Sorento not only gets a facelift, but a hybrid system as well. Equipped with one of the best hybrid powertrains out there, at least in our opinion, the Sorento Hybrid is shaping...
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2025 Isuzu Truck Fest
From February 28, 1-7PM and March 1 & 2, 10AM-7PM at Hall 4, SMX Convention Center, experience Isuzu Truck Fest 2025—where the #1 truck brand in the Philippines showcases an impressive 19 tr...
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2025 Mitsubishi XFORCE Review / Video Review
Mitsubishi is back in the subcompact crossover segment, and it's making a big splash with its stylish XFORCE. While it may not be packing the biggest and most powerful engine out there, perh...
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Vinfast VF5 Review | Entry-Level Electric! / Video Review
We finally got our hands on a Vinfast! In this video we take a look at the Vietnamese brand’s subcompact, the VF5. Caco really hopes its good, as it can serve as a great entry point into the...
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2025 Kia Carnival Review | Refreshed, Refined and Remarkable / Video Review
Watch this episode of Behind the Wheel as Caco reviews the refreshed 2025 Kia Carnival. Is it the best option in 2025 for both a fancy family hauler and executive transport? How does it fair...
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BAIC B30e Dune HEV Review After 1,000 km / Video Review
After spending over 1,000 kilometers with the BAIC B30e Dune HEV 4x4, Caco shares his thoughts of this electrified crossover. Watch this episode of Behind the Wheel to find out what he loves...
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Legendary Nissans on Track! | Nismo Festival 2025 / Video Feature
Caco returns to Japan for Nismo Festival 2024! Legendary race cars like the R390 GT1 and JDM unicorns like the Nismo 400R blasted down Fuji Speedway to celebrate Nissan’s racing heritage. Ca...
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2024 Jetour Ice Cream Review | Pint-Sized Cutie / Video Review
Join Caco as he reviews Jetour’s pint-sized EV, the Ice Cream! Finally, a car that compliments his size. But is there more to this little tyke than its adorable look? Find out on this episod...
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Caco is off to Sagada with the BAIC B30e Dune HEV to fulfill a promise he made! / Video Feature
Caco is off to Sagada with the BAIC B30e Dune HEV to fulfill a promise he made! He’s also brought Jack and Earl to do some Christmas shopping along the way. Watch as the team tackle the endl...
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Top 10 Cars of 2024 | Behind a Desk / Video Feature
Here's the list we've been waiting to show you all! Here are our top 10 cars of 2024. This year was pretty crazy, and so were some of the cars that we were able to get our hands on. From fir...
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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Review | Worth The Hybrid Hype? / Video Review
The Hyundai Santa Fe is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to design and creature comforts, albeit at a high asking price for its gasoline-only variant. However, will the addition of...
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2024 Mazda CX-90 Review | A Fairytale in the Making / Video Review
You cannot rush perfection, but a high price demands perfection at times. The big question is, did Mazda hit the nail on the head or is it come back and try again? The 2024 Mazda CX-90 looks...
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These Three New EVs Are Amazing! | 2024 Kia EV Day Taiwan / Video Feature
Jack was at Taiwan for Kia EV Day 2024 and boy did he see a lot of stuff. Three new cars from Kia were revealed, and all of them are all-electric. Jack was particularly fond of the public tr...
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2024 MG 4 EV XPOWER Track Test | Super-Charged Xcitement / Video Feature
We reviewed the MG 4 EV Standard, we reviewed the MG 4 EV Lux, but today, we're showcasing the potential of the MG 4 EV XPOWER, the fastest electric hatchback in MG's lineup today. At Clark...
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2025 Audi Q8 e-tron First Drive | Manila to Baguio in one charge? / Video Feature
While we've done range challenges with EVs in the past, this one is rather special. Not only were we supposed to go all the way to Baguio from the Metro, we weren't allowed to charge for the...
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2024 Kia EV6 Review | Do First Impressions Last? / Video Review
The Kia EV6 won us (mostly Jack) over when it first launched. He went head over heels for this sultry electric five-door. Now, that the model is a year or two older since its Philippine laun...
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2025 BYD Seal 5 DM-i First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
This is perhaps BYD Philippines' best deal to date starting at under P1,000,000. The Seal 5 DM-i is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), and it boasts a range of over 1,000 kilometers o...
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2024 MG 3 Hybrid+ Review | You Won't Believe The Price / Video Review
A hybrid for just P1,088,888? Impossible? MG thinks not! The MG 3 Hybrid+ is by far one of the most affordable ways to get a series parallel hybrid system on four wheels, at least for now. T...
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2024 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) Recap! | A Non-Stop Car Storm! / Video Feature
This year's Philippine International Motor Show was literally flooded with exciting cars, eager guests, and over-the-top concepts that we're dying to see in the near future. At this year's e...
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2025 BYD Sealion 6 Review | Exceptional Range, Exceptional Value / Video Review
To our knowledge, there are only a few cars that command such value in today's economy, and we're happy to report that the BYD Sealion 6 is at the top of the heap when it comes to delivering...
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The Suzuki S-Presso Coffee Crawl | Caco tries to like coffee / Video Feature
Jack's playing host to Caco on this trip as he tries to bring him over to the dark side. It's funny to think that Caco, our eccentric video host, hasn't had a proper cup of coffee in years....
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2025 BYD Seal First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
The best things in life are fast! BYD continues to expand its lineup in the Philippines with an all-new performance sedan. Positioned as a more premium car, The 2025 BYD Seal is a impressive...
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2025 Changan Hunter REEV First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
The 2025 Changan Hunter REEV is an extremely novel pickup truck. Now in the Philippines, here is a first look at this Range-Extended Electric Vehicle in this walkaround. Quick facts, it's an...
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Suzuki Shopping Marathon with the Ertiga Hybrid! | AutoDeal Feature / Video Feature
First and foremost, this video is Earl's fault. Caco and crew find themselves out in the wild once again for another adventure, but this time, they're leaving the urban jungle to explore its...
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2025 Chevrolet Captiva First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
It's back as a seven seater! The 2025 Chevrolet Captiva has made a triumphant return to the Philippine market. With a new look and seven seats to boot, the newly-christened MPV's debut is su...
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2024 Ford Territory Sport Review | Switching to Dark Mode / Video Review
The Territory offers a great amount of tech and safety for its class and it continues to do so even as competitors get more and more compelling. This variant is the "dark mode" of the bunch...
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2024 MG 4 EV Lux Review | More Range and Power! / Video Review
The MG 4 EV starts at under P1.5 Million Philippine Pesos, but this is the "Pro" variant that you should get. In this episode of Behind the Wheel, we answer the question of whether getting t...
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2024 BYD Dolphin Review | An EV with Porpoise / Video Review
Puns aside, this model in the Ocean Series lineup makes a splash with its exceptional value and considerable range. This compact hatchback has got pretty much all the bells and whistles that...
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2024 MG 4 EV Lux vs 2024 BYD Atto 3 vs 2024 Nissan Leaf | Under P2,000,000 EV Comparo! / Video Feature
Not too long ago, it was a little hard for us to imagine an electric vehicle for under P2,000,000, but fast forward to 2024, and hey, we have three of them on this comparo! On the one hand,...
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2025 BYD Seagull First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
It's the dawn of a new era for BYD as their goalpost has moved that much further thanks to the 2025 Seagull. A small electric hatchback, it boasts big range for its size making it outside th...
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5 Aspects That Make the Nissan Kicks e-Power an Electric Vehicle / Video Feature
Back at it again with the Nissan Kicks e-POWER, and this time it's a mini adventure through the metro to tell you why it is undoubtedly an electric vehicle. Caco and crew find themselves in...
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2025 Kia Carnival First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
Finally, after all the clamoring, fuss, and asking, we can finally say: This is the 2025 Kia Carnival! Updated and ready to go on another tour! With a new interior and exterior, plus all-new...
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2025 BAIC Dune B30e First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
Just another day in the office with Caco, covering the brand-new 2025 BAIC Dune B30e. Come with as he unpacks all there is to know about the new electric off-roader, A.K.A. electric SUV/Elec...