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.

2026 Nissan Kicks e-Power First Impressions

Jacob OlivaMarch 31, 2026April 6, 2026

Let’s clear this up first. Nissan calls this an all-new Kicks e-Power, but if you’ve been following the model locally,…

Surviving tough South Luzon roads with BYD DM-i plug-in hybrids

Jacob OlivaMarch 11, 2026March 11, 2026

There are road trips you remember for the scenery. Others stick in your mind because of the cars. And then…

Giti Tire officially relaunches in the Philippines under new distributor

Jacob OlivaMarch 2, 2026

Giti Tire has been around since 1951, starting out in Singapore and steadily building its presence worldwide. Today, it ranks…

Denza Z9 GT is coming to the Philippines—and soon

Jacob OlivaFebruary 25, 2026

Denza Philippines is clearly eager to get moving with a massive event rollout this week. Ahead of the brand’s official…

CONFIRMED: Mitsubishi’s flagship SUV will be called the Pajero

Jacob OlivaJanuary 23, 2026January 23, 2026

You might be thinking: “What? Hasn’t Mitsubishi confirmed the Pajero name already?” Actually, no. For the past couple of years,…

Pirelli’s new tire comes with tech that offers peace of mind

Jacob OlivaJanuary 21, 2026January 22, 2026

Flat tires and sudden punctures are part of car ownership, and they never seem to happen when it’s convenient. Most…

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…