Caco Tirona
Video Head / Senior Car Reviewer
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The OMODA 5 and JAECOO 7 are Coming to the Philippines | First Impressions / Video Feature
Later in 2023, the Philippines will get its formal introduction to the OMODA and JAECOO brands. The two marques from China will be bringing in one model each, the OMODA 5 and the JAECOO 7 cr...
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Exploring French Culture in The Philippines with the Peugeot 2008 / Video Feature
French food and French culture in a French car, but in the Philippines. Watch Monsieur Jacques "Caco" Tirona in the brand new Peugeot 2008 driving around doing the French-est things possible...
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Caco Goes on an Unexpected Adventure with the GAC GS4 / Video Feature
Caco finds himself on an unexpected adventure with the GAC GS4 as what should’ve been a simple grocery run, turned into a trip to Mt. Banahaw. And on top of that, he’s also doing some babysi...
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New 2023 Isuzu D-Max First Impressions / Video Review
Let's get a first look at all that's new with the 2023 Isuzu D-MAX. Let Caco tour you inside, outside, and around with the new model year of the D-MAX. Check it out here in this walkaround....
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NEW CARS Coming in 2023 | 2023 Manila International Auto Show Highlights / Video Feature
Missed MIAS 2023? Don't worry we've got you covered. We have a summary of all the things you missed in this video. Let Caco take you on a tour of the most successful Manila International Aut...
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Kia EV9 First Impressions / Video Feature
We flew all the way to South Korea to bring you this, the Kia EV9. Quick facts, basically like a Sorento in size but with a full EV system underneath the wheels making all the magic happen....
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2023 Next-Generation Ford Territory First Impressions / Video Review
We're doing a walkaround of the Territory! Not the one you all know and love but the all-new and improved version! The second-generation model sheds its more sedate styling in favor of a bol...
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All-new 2023 Hyundai Accent - What to Expect / Video Feature
Will we ever see the Hyundai Accent ever again in the Philippines? Perhaps, but that depends on what Hyundai Motor Philippines has planned for us. In India, the Verna is out and about and lo...
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2023 Hyundai Staria GLS+ 8AT Review / Video Feature
This is the 2023 Hyundai Staria GLS+, not the top-of-the-line trim, but the mid-trim that's more practical than the Premium. Check it out on this Behind the Wheel review, as we unpack everyt...
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A Kia Carnival, bad golf shots and a chat with the AC Motors President Toti Zara / Video Feature
Golfing with the big boss of AC Motors. Caco joins Mr. Toti Zara on a drive and a... Uh... drive on the range, the Golf Range. The two hit the fairway and got talking about the industry righ...
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2023 Nissan Terra Sport First Impressions / Video Review
Walking around the 2023 Nissan Terra Sport, you'll notice a lot of things. Going inside, it's the same great SUV with a few touches. Check it out as Caco gives you a little tour of Nissan's...
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How the right tire can save your business money / Video Feature
Going with the cheapest black rubber donut isn't always the best choice. Tires are very important, and they must be up to the task at all times. Quality choices are few and far between in th...
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How the right tire can save your business money / Video Feature
Going with the cheapest black rubber donut isn't always the best choice. Tires are very important, and they must be up to the task at all times. Quality choices are few and far between in th...
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New 2023 Isuzu mu-X First Impressions / Video Feature
Let's walkaround the 2023 Isuzu mu-X. Updated for this model year, the new midsize SUV's got a few new things to flaunt. Let Caco take you around and and around in it to see what's new, what...
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2023 MINI Cooper S 3-Door Review / Video Review
The 2023 MINI Cooper S 3-Door, probably the funnest small hatchback in the premium segment. With go-kart-like handling, quirky styling, and a peppy 2.0-liter turbo engine, is there more exci...
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2023 MG GT Sport Vs. 2023 GAC Empow GB Comparo / Video Review
The MG GT and the GAC Empow, two identically specced models that have a ton of features as well as driving dynamics in tow. With both of these cars being so similar, it's no wonder that Caco...
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2023 MG GT Sport Review / Video Review
The MG GT is on this episode of Behind a Wheel, and it's one heck of a looker. Prepare to get wide-eyed the momment you see its price tag. Mouthwatering on its own but priced just right, let...
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2023 GAC Empow GB Review / Video Review
Here is an all-new sedan that's deserves a look, a drive, or even a buy. Here's a sedan from GAC, or rather, here's the sedan from GAC. The best sedan that they've produced so far, the 2023...
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2023 GAC GS8 Review / Video Review
On this Behind the Wheel review, we have the GAC GS8 a model that's been around for quite a bit and updated for the 2023 year model. The fabled GS8 is a model that we're very keen on talking...
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The Hyundai Adventure in Cebu with the 2023 Hyundai Stargazer and 2023 Hyundai Creta / Video Feature
Join us on our Cebu trip with Hyundai! We got to experience the new 2023 Hyundai Stargazer, and the Creta on the roads leading to and from the Queen City of the South. Caco and Jack are on v...
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No Charging Stations? No Problem. SM Malls Has Got You Covered | Charging The Hyundai Ioniq 5 / Video Feature
To say that we're nervous for the electric future in the Philippines is a bit of an understatement. Luckily, SM Malls is forward thinking enough to install charging stations in its parking l...
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2023 Kia EV6 First Impressions / Video Review
The EV6 is here, but not really. Coming out next month, March 21, 2023, it may be a while before we can give a proper Behind the Wheel review, but not a Walkaround! First impressions of the...
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Camping Adventure With the 2023 Mazda BT-50 Pangolin 2 / Video Feature
Let's take a trip to Lake Tabeo. Mazda Philippines called Caco and Jack out on a drive with the all-new 2023 Mazda BT-50 Pangolin edition. As a special commemorative variant in the BT-50 lin...
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2023 Changan CS55 Plus Review / Video Review
On this episode of Behind the Wheel, we have a relative newcomer in the Philippines who's showing up a lot of brands by offering game-changing models like the CS55 Plus. The 2023 Changan CS5...
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Caco takes the team out for lunch with the Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid / Video Feature
Just how efficient is the Ertiga Hybrid? Well let's go for a drive with Suzuki and find out. The Ertiga now has a mild hybrid system, and it's making this MPV even more practical than ever b...
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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 First Impressions / Video Feature
Walkaround time again! This time, it's electric and it's a Hyundai, the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5. Let's go for a little Walkaround tour of this brand-new electric vehicle with Caco. From the ext...
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Toyota Fortuner LTD 4x4 vs Nissan Terra VL 4x4 Review | AutoDeal Comparo / Video Review
Nissan or Toyota? Terra or Fortuner? The challenger or the OG. Unit sales are only part of the equation but what are they like side by side in a comparo with Caco? We brought both top of the...
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2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross First Impressions / Video Feature
We're back with another AutoDeal Walkaround. This time, we have the Mitsubishi Xpander Cross, the taller and more rugged brother of the standard Xpander. Mitsubishi is upping its game once a...
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2023 Honda Civic Type R launches in the Philippines / Video Feature
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R is officially available in the Philippines priced at P3.88 million Philippine Pesos. The new Type R, otherwise known as the FL5, is Honda's greatest and most powe...
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2023 Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid First Impressions / Video Feature
First teased at the 2022 Philippine International Motor Show, Suzuki now formally introduces the all-new 2023 Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid. In this video, Caco goes for a quick walkaround of the new...
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2023 Honda BR-V First Drive Impressions / Video Review
We’re off to our first media drive of 2023! And what better way to start the year than a drive to Baguio with the 2023 Honda BR-V S. Caco answers some important questions about the 7-seater’...
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Hybrid Cars Available in the Philippines / Video Feature
Hybrids are slowly but surely taking over the Philippine market. With all the options available, let's round up all the models that have a gasoline and electric motor working in tandem to de...
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35 Cars to look out for in 2023 / Video Feature
New year, new cars to look forward to. 2022 was great, but we have an even better year ahead of us with ever better cars. A lot of brands are gearing up to launch new models in the Philippin...
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2013 Vespa LX150 Review | Beyond the Ride / Video Review
Surprise surprise! It's not Jinno this time around, but its Caco, taking a little break from AutoDeal to host Beyond the Ride to review his very own 2013 Vespa LX150—that he got for an acorn...
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Top 10 Cars of 2022 on Behind The Wheel / Video Feature
Let's wrap up 2022 with a list, a best list, a list of our best drives in the year. We have a ton of cars to cover here, so bear with us on this episode of Behind a Desk with Caco. While a l...
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Gas or Diesel Crossover? 2022 Mazda CX-5 AWD Turbo vs Honda CR-V SX DSL / Video Review
Comfort or utility is a question often asked by crossover buyers who are looking for their next vehicle. There are two vehicles currently on the market that fit that bill in the form of the...
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2023 Hyundai Tucson First Impressions / Video Feature
The Hyundai Tucson has been all new ever since Hyundai Motor Philippines relaunched and refocused its lineup. The new compact crossover from the brand has a lot oif things going for it like...
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2023 Hyundai Creta First Impressions / Video Review
Hyundai's Creta is an all-new crossover for the Philippine market and it's one of the best things to happen to the Hyundai lineup apart from, well the entire Hyundai lineup. We think it'll b...
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What To Expect From The Next-Gen Toyota Innova and 2023 Geely Okavango — Behind A Desk / Video Feature
Affordable 7-seaters are a big hit in the Philippines with these vehicles become also popular on the international market two brands have been making waves in this segment. Find out what the...
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Caco Gives Away Fuel + Learn More About The CaltexGo App | AutoDeal Features / Video Feature
Watch as Caco gives out free fuel to lucky motorists all while talking about the new Caltex Rewards program on the new CaltexGO app. Check out what the new application can do for you and hel...
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2023 MG GT First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
MG Philippines launches a new sedan to join its local lineup packing stylish new looks and a host of new features. It also brings to the table a new 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine th...
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EV terms and concepts you need to know | Behind a Desk / Video Feature
Electric vehicle technology is fairly new to the Philippine market with a recent influx showing their increase in popularity. As this is a new technology that is slowly being adopted by the...
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Caco’s first time to try Buko Pie with the 2022 Suzuki Dzire - Behind the Wheel / Video Feature
Caco has never tried buko pie, a statement that shocked us all when he first said it. That’s why he set off on an adventure to try the original buko pie in Los Baños, Laguna. Check out what...
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Can You Install A Car Battery In 5 Minutes? | Bosch x AutoDeal Featuee / Video Feature
Can Caco install a car battery in just five minutes? Bosch Philippines challenged him to perform the task on his car, so let's see if our host is up to the task.
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2023 Changan CS55 Plus Launched In The Philippines And Driven Straight To Baguio — Behind A Desk / Video Feature
Changan Philippines celebrated the launch of its brand-new compact crossover, the 2023 Changan CS55 Plus. Moments later, the told us to pack our bags and make for the mountains of Baguio, as...
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2023 Honda BR-V First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Review
Originally making its public debut at the Philippine International Motor Show, the all-new Honda BR-V has officially launched sporting new looks, new features, and four variants to choose fr...
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The All-New Honda BR-V and Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid coming soon | Behind A Desk / Video Feature
2022 isn’t over just yet as we have manufacturers racing to launch their new models before the year ends. Two of these models made their debut back in September and are now ready to launch t...
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Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo Vs Toyota Raize 1.2 G | Behind the Wheel / Video Review
Turbo power or naturally aspirated goodness? Red pill or Blue pill? We answer these questions and much more as we compare the Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo model versus the naturally aspirated Rai...
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2022 Lexus IS 300h Premier Review | Behind the Wheel / Video Review
When it comes to Japanese luxury car brands, no one can deny that Lexus is definitely within the top percentile. It offers you luxury car looks, and luxury car features, but none of the hass...
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Ford Everest and Ranger Drive | Behind The Wheel / Video Feature
It's a two-for-one show where we put the next-generation Ford Ranger and Ford Everest through their paces during the brand’s latest media drive event. Check out how the Ford pickup truck and...
