Author: Jacob Oliva

Jacob is the Managing Editor of Autocar Philippines, and is the person at the helm of its online operations. He has been in the auto industry for over a decade, with a byline appearing in multiple international publications, such as Autoblog, CarBuzz, and Motor1. He also has a column on Philstar Wheels, the motoring section of the Philippine Star. Beyond his professional career, Jacob's just a typical gearhead who takes his coffee quite seriously and enjoys cars, watches, and old music.

Nissan Kicks now officially an HEV, retains SRP for now

Jacob OlivaJanuary 8, 2026

The Kicks e-POWER is Nissan Philippines’ entry into the local electrified vehicle market. What sets it apart isn’t just its…

TEASED: Next Mitsubishi Pajero officially teased

Jacob OlivaJanuary 2, 2026January 2, 2026

The Pajero is probably the most important Mitsubishi right now. Also called the Montero or Shogun, depending on the market,…

Holy Trinity of Toyota Supercars: GR GT, GR GT3, and Lexus LFA Concept

Jacob OlivaDecember 5, 2025December 5, 2025

Toyota rarely stages moments that feel like a generational reset, but today qualifies as one of them. In one sweep,…

5 Mitsubishi Destinator facts you should know

Jacob OlivaNovember 23, 2025November 23, 2025

The Mitsubishi Destinator is finally here, headed straight at the heart of the 7-seat SUV segment with a price that…

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ debuts oozing with nostalgic cues

Jacob OlivaOctober 21, 2025October 22, 2025

We’ve lost count of how many times the return of the FJ Cruiser has been rumored. The latest one, though,…

Mitsubishi Destinator debuts in November: What can you expect?

Jacob OlivaOctober 17, 2025October 18, 2025

The Mitsubishi Destinator is the diamond brand’s newest 7-seater SUV, and it’s arriving sooner than expected. After debuting in Indonesia…

Suzuki Jimny now safer than ever – Will the updates arrive locally?

Jacob OlivaOctober 16, 2025October 21, 2025

The cute Jimny is easily one of Suzuki Philippines’ most recognizable models. Its small size, boxy charm, and off-road capability…

OFFICIAL: Next-gen Nissan Navara debuts in November

Jacob OlivaOctober 15, 2025October 15, 2025

The Nissan Navara has remained a strong contender in the pickup segment, but its age is showing. The current generation,…

Facelifted Hyundai Stargazer and Stargazer X debut

Jacob OlivaOctober 14, 2025

It hasn’t been long since the refreshed Hyundai Stargazer and Stargazer X made their debut in Indonesia, but Hyundai didn’t…

Ford reveals the toughest Ranger Raptor yet

Jacob OlivaOctober 8, 2025October 8, 2025

When talking about performance pickup trucks, the Ford Ranger Raptor will always be the main character. That’s most especially in…

Ford Territory Hybrid: What we love (and what could be better)

Jacob OlivaOctober 7, 2025October 14, 2025

When we got the keys to the new Ford Territory Hybrid, there was only one logical destination to see what…

DON’T WORRY: Toyota will sell current Vios alongside Ativ Hybrid

Jacob OlivaOctober 3, 2025October 12, 2025

The cat has been out of the bag for some time now: Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is bringing in the…