Caco Tirona
Video Head / Senior Car Reviewer
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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...
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2024 MG4 EV First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
This is MG Philippines' first-ever electric vehicle, and it's coming into the country with fervor. Its price is beyond belief and we mean to say that it is ridiculously good value especially...
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2024 MG Marvel R First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
The bigger brother to the MG4 EV, the Marvel R EV is a marvelous new model from SAIC motor under the MG brand in the country. Classified under the brand's "new energy vehicle" classification...
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GAC's Technology Is Amazing—Electric And Hybrids Incoming? | Behind a Desk / Video Feature
As the rest of the team stayed home, Earl found himself also "back home," in a manner of speaking. GAC invited us to go to its headquarters in Guangzhou where its technology, brand centers,...
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2024 Volkswagen Tharu SEL Review | All New Highs With This One / Video Review
Volkswagen's newest and biggest crossover at the time of filming is the Tharu, and it's prime time to review this compact crossover and tell you whether or not it's worth the money. We weigh...
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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...