Author: Joshua Doria

Joshua has been a gearhead for as long as he can remember, from admiring Lightning McQueen on TV to completing laps in Gran Turismo on the PSP. His passion spans motorsport, performance culture, and automotive heritage, especially JDM classics and modified cars. As an Autocar Philippines writer, he brings enthusiast-level knowledge and obsession with motorsport into every story. Outside the car world, Joshua is also a weaponry enthusiast and a fan of Otaku Culture.

Mazda’s rotary revival is still alive, but with one caveat

Joshua DoriaFebruary 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Remember the rotary engine? Sometimes called the “Wankel” after its inventor, or the “Dorito” after the shape of the rotors…

This body kit lets Suzuki Jimny cosplay as a Land Cruiser 70

Joshua DoriaFebruary 9, 2026

From the 79-Series Land Cruisers that bring old-school Toyota toughness into the modern day, to the current-generation Prado, and even…

Could the Sentra SE RS be Nissan’s answer to Toyota’s GR Sport?

Joshua DoriaFebruary 5, 2026

From the TRD 2000 Corolla to the Mugen RR Civic, spiced-up versions of compact economy cars have long helped keep…

Horacio Pagani celebrates 70th birthday with the ultimate Huayra

Joshua DoriaJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026

Pagani Automobili is less a car manufacturer and more a boutique artist whose works just so happen to be on…

Nissan Urvan “Nismo” is UV Express fantasy turned reality

Joshua DoriaJanuary 28, 2026January 28, 2026

Slammed cars are a fascinating aspect of car culture. From the well-known stance scene with its excessive camber, to American…

You have to win the lottery to buy this special Toyota GR Yaris

Joshua DoriaJanuary 26, 2026

Remember the days when brands would make special versions of some of their models to honor a driver who raced…

Honda Civic Type R receives some Super GT DNA

Joshua DoriaJanuary 13, 2026

The Honda Civic Type R lineage has always been a fan favorite among tuners, from the cult classics like the…

Can a Xiaomi beat a Ferrari in a drag race?

Joshua DoriaJanuary 12, 2026

You know how we all thought that the absolute zenith of performance was either a screaming V10, a supercharged V8,…

Ford Territory Hybrid already hits sales milestone in 3 months

Joshua DoriaDecember 22, 2025December 22, 2025

From the Mustang to the Ranger and the Everest, Ford has had multiple “home-run” cars in the past—and now, the…

Subaru Uncharted is an entry-level EV that’s perfect for PH

Joshua DoriaDecember 10, 2025January 7, 2026

Aside from prestigious rally cars like the Legacy and Impreza at the hands of Colin McRae, Subaru is always known…

Subaru Forester Hybrid wins 2025 Japan Car of the Year

Joshua DoriaDecember 9, 2025

It’s December, Christmas and New Year are around the corner, and 2025 is this close to being wrapped up. Part…

Looking forward to a Suzuki Jimny pickup? It’s not happening

Joshua DoriaDecember 5, 2025

The Suzuki Jimny is a fan-favorite among off-roading enthusiasts, myself included. Its adorably diminutive size and go-getter off-road capability have…