Author: Anjo Perez

Anjo Perez is the Executive Editor of Autocar Philippines and one of the country’s most respected voices in motoring journalism. With more than three decades of experience, he began as a photojournalist for the Manila Bulletin before moving into automotive writing in 1997. He also serves as the Motoring Editor of The Manila Times. A staunch advocate of road safety, motorsports, and responsible driving, Anjo combines technical insight with storytelling that reflects Autocar’s legacy as the definitive authority on cars, mobility, and automotive culture in the Philippines.

Toyota Tamaraw MPUV: The people’s workhorse returns to public transport

Anjo PerezOctober 14, 2026

Few vehicles have played as many roles in Filipino motoring history as the Toyota Tamaraw. From a dependable family vehicle…

Toyota Hiace: The Long Way Home

Anjo PerezOctober 11, 2026

I live alone. So, naturally, I bought a Toyota Hiace Super Grandia Elite. Yes, it is big. Very big. Bigger…

Windshield Watcher: The market isn’t back. It’s changing

Anjo PerezAugust 25, 2026August 26, 2026

For the first time this year, there is finally something positive to say about Philippine vehicle sales. July turned in…

Windshield Watcher: Is Honda looking in the wrong direction?

Anjo PerezJuly 13, 2026July 13, 2026

Honda Philippines could regain momentum by tapping its China-built models There was a time when seeing more than a thousand…

WINDSHIELD WATCHER: Views don’t sell cars

Anjo PerezApril 21, 2026April 22, 2026

In the rush for impressions, auto shows risk sidelining the very voices that actually influence buying decisions. Walk into any…

Road Reality Check: Falken backs tires where it matters

Anjo PerezApril 21, 2026

Falken Tire Philippines is putting a sharper focus on real-world durability with the rollout of its new Road Hazard Ready…

WINDSHIELD WATCHER: MIAS at 21: When the Philippines’ Biggest Auto Show Outgrew the Media That Built It

Anjo PerezApril 11, 2026April 11, 2026

There was a time when the Manila International Auto Show meant something very specific—not just to car buyers, but to…

Windshield Watcher: The Cost of a “Small” Discount

Anjo PerezApril 8, 2026

Do I Volt-in… or not? All I wanted was a little something extra. Nothing complicated. Nothing structured. Just the usual…

Continental PH rolls out tire coverage that actually covers the road

Anjo PerezApril 1, 2026April 6, 2026

There’s a certain kind of silence every driver knows. It’s that split second after hitting a pothole—before you hear anything,…

WINDSHIELD WATCHER: P200/L fuel – Do you jump to EV, or ride it out?

Anjo PerezMarch 19, 2026March 19, 2026

50 kilometers a day. That’s the quiet baseline of the Filipino motorist. Home to office, a few errands, back again.…

WINDSHIELD WATCHER: Oil Wars again? What the Middle East tension mean for Filipino motorists

Anjo PerezMarch 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Every time tensions rise in the Middle East, the same question quickly finds its way to the Philippine pump: should…

What to expect from OutdoorFest PH’s first outdoor playground

Anjo PerezFebruary 20, 2026February 20, 2026

If your idea of a good weekend involves dirt roads, campfire smoke, rooftop tents, or just finally touching grass after…