Let's Do The News! (November 27, 2025)

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- 14 lechon establishments in Quezon City are safe from African Swine Flu.

- The Philippine National Police urges drone operators to get a permit for this Sunday's Trillion Peso March.

- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte thanked the Senate for its quick approval of her office's budget proposal.

- Two National Guard members were badly hurt following the shootout in Washington, DC, according to the FBI, after an official earlier said both had died. US President Donald Trump said the suspect who shot two National Guard members is an Afghan who entered the US in 2021.

- UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves tells the BBC she doesn't deny the impact of the Budget tax rises, but changes are necessary.

- The death toll from the Hong Kong apartment fire has risen to 36, with 279 people remaining unaccounted for.

- Mahindra commits to Formula E's GEN4 era.

- Adrian Newey is named Aston Martin F1 team principal, effective in the 2026 season.

- Allan Pagan passed away at the age of 70. Pagan is one of the original Indy Racing League entrants whose Pagan Racing team finished second at the Indianapolis 500.

- EV drivers in the UK will pay for every mile they drive from 2028.

- The BMW Z4 Final Edition was unveiled. The final model, made ahead of the Z4's discontinuation this March 2026, is finished in Frozen Matt Black exterior with red stitching on the interior.

2026 BMW Z4 Final Edition

- TOEI announced the 2026 PreCure instalment, titled Mei Tantei PreCure, coming early 2026.

- Frank Ragnow comes out of retirement to return to the Detroit Lions team.

- Female England rugby player Abby Dow announced her retirement from the sport.

TTFN.

Subaru Solterra (2026MY Facelift)

The Subaru Solterra, the Subaru version of the Toyota bZ4X all-electric crossover, has gained its minor change following the Toyota bZ4X's facelift a few moments ago. Let's find out how much improvement this revised version has.

2026 Subaru Solterra

2026 Subaru Solterra

Starting at 5.17 million yen plus additional costs, the updated Subaru Solterra is all about reintroducing to the public the Subaru equivalent of the recently facelifted Toyota bZ4X, which is now available for private ownership. Compared to the Toyota equivalent, the updated Solterra features an updated front face that is crisp and fresh compared to the pre-facelift version. At the back, what a surprise. Subaru ditched the logo in favor of the SUBARU lettering, just like every Subaru model made from the 1990s.

2026 Subaru Solterra interior

While the exterior design's been revised to keep it fresh for its potential owners, it's the new interior layout that makes a statement. Pity that Subaru canned the option to have a yoke in it (boo...), but amid the dashboard changes, the boot space is still good for 452 liters with the rear seats present.

2026 Subaru Solterra

The EV powertrain gets a shakeup for the recent facelift. The front-wheel-drive ET-SS features a 73kWh battery with 224PS of power and 746km of driving range. The alpha of the range is the 4WD ET-HS with the same 73kWh battery but with an extra electric motor, producing a powerful 342PS and 687km of driving range.

The shakeup of the Solterra's powertrain is thanks to its new eAxle with silicon carbide semiconductors for greater efficiency and higher power while also being lighter and more compact.

For a car that weighs over two tons, the Solterra behaves like a normal crossover daily thanks to its Rack and Pinion steering, front struts, rear double wishbones, and ventilated disc brakes. It's not an enjoyable ride as expected, but it feels nice to drive and downright as regular as a regular show.

In terms of safety, the Solterra is packed with safety features such as Pre-Crash Safety, Blind Spot Monitor, and Advanced Park, among many others.

So, there you have it. If you want a Toyota bZ4X but your nearest dealership is a Subaru, the updated Solterra is your bet. With its updated EV powertrain and crisp design, the new Solterra is about taking a different approach to its familiar formula.

Photo: Subaru Corporation

Winners of the Top Gear Awards 2025

No Top Gear, no life, you say? Relax, Top Gear is still around with digital content for the fans, and the 2025 Top Gear Awards is one of them. 

Image: BBC

The Top Gear Awards present unusual but distinctive titles that may seem nonsensical to some. Unlike traditional automotive awards, Top Gear adopts a more spontaneous approach to determine the best car of the year. And now, here are the winners...

LUXURY CAR OF THE YEAR - Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge

SALOON OF THE YEAR - Mercedes-Benz CLA

DESIGN OF THE YEAR - Dacia Hipster Concept

CROSSOVER OF THE YEAR - Renault 4 E-TECH

ESTATE OF THE YEAR - Audi A6 Avant

OFFROADER OF THE YEAR - Defender Octa

SUPERCAR OF THE YEAR - Ferrari 296 Speciale

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - Andreas Preuninger

FAMILY CAR OF THE YEAR - Kia PV5

SUPERMINI OF THE YEAR - Hyundai Casper Electric

HYPERCAR OF THE YEAR - Ferrari F80

MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR - Groupe Renault

PERFORMANCE CAR OF THE YEAR - Kimera EVO37

NOISE OF THE YEAR - Ford Mustang GTD

MOMENT OF THE YEAR - Yangwang U9 Extreme's 308mph top speed

SUPER SUV OF THE YEAR - Aston Martin DBX S

CAR WE'RE MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO DRIVING IN 2026 - Bugatti Tourbillon

CAR OF THE YEAR - BMW iX3

URL: https://www.topgear.com/car-news/2026-topgearcom-awards/very-best-cars-year-welcome-2026-topgearcom-awards

Congratulations to the winners of this year's Top Gear Awards!

Disney's Zootopia 2

Nick and Judy are back in the long-awaited sequel to the 2016 hit animated movie, Zootopia, and this time, they're in for a slithering thrill ride fans will never forget.

Disney's Zootopia 2

Disney's Zootopia 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 animated film, pits Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps on their most challenging case yet. Embroiled in an incident that branded them as fugitives, Nick (voiced by Jason Bateman) and Judy (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) are on the run, trying to uncover the mysterious snake's true motives as well as the biggest conspiracy that will forever change Zootopia. Their high-stakes adventure puts their alliance to the test as they risk their friendship to save Zootopia, again.

Forget everything you know about Zootopia from almost a decade ago; this sequel is a must-watch, even for those who forgot to watch the first one. From start to finish, this sequel is a slithering thrill ride that the whole family can enjoy, not to mention the returning and new cast of characters that make this sequel roar with a wild blend of comedy, drama, action, and morals.

After nearly a decade, the instant classic Disney animated movie is back, wilder and more feral than before. It's one of the must-watch animated movies of the season, and you've got to see it to believe it.

Welcome back to Zootopia.

Let's Do The News! (November 26, 2025)

                                      

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- Over a thousand police officers were deployed in areas affected by Typhoon Verbena.

- The duplication of projects from the DPWH was tackled in the recent Senate hearing.

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shared that Zaldy Co's lawyer approached them and tried to blackmail them. According to the President, he is asking that the former congressman's passport not be canceled and in return, he will not release any more videos.

- The PNP is scrambling 15,000 police officers for this Sunday's Trillion Peso March.

- The UK minimum wage will increase again next year for millions across the country, with over-21s to get an extra 50p an hour.

- US President Donald Trump threatens to cut aid and impose sanctions on Nigeria as he warns the African country to stop violence against Christians.

- NHRA Funny Car champion Austin Prock parted ways with John Force Racing.

- The Defender Dakar competitor was unveiled ahead of its Dakar 2026 campaign.

- SpongeBob SquarePants got featured in the TIME Magazine special issue in honor of next month's Search for SquarePants movie.

- This year's MAMA Awards will feature performances from K-POP Demon Hunters.

- Actress Nana will resume her scheduled activities following the armed robbery incident.

- Carl Tamayo secured his US visa ahead of Gilas' Guam campaign.

- Miss Guadeloupe hits back at Raul Rocha's reason for Miss Côte d'Ivire's Miss Universe 2025 loss.

- Anne Jakrajutatip is facing an arrest warrant for fraud charges as she fled to Mexico.

Project Motor Racing

Crafted by the same minds that brought you the Need For Speed Shift games and the Project CARS trilogy, Project Motor Racing is a no-nonsense racing simulation game that is sure to be one of the must-play racing games of 2025.

Project Motor Racing

Top-billed as one of the must-play racing games of 2025, Project Motor Racing offers a no-gimmick racing action that sets the benchmark for racing games. With its initial car roster spanning half a century of motorsports from classic racers, Group C, LMP1, GT3, to LMDh, every race car is available for you to drive from the start, with more to come via DLC.

Backed by scientific research and top motorsport experts, including former Stig Ben Collins, Project Motor Racing introduces the True2Track system. This innovative system features laser-scanned versions of world-renowned circuits, from Bathurst and Daytona to the Nurburgring. Each track includes dynamic weather conditions, drying lines, rubber buildup, real drainage, and 24-hour cycles. No matter which track you choose, the conditions will always change, so stay alert.

The main course of the game is its survival-style career mode, where your financial status determines the fate of your racing career. At the start, players can decide which financial difficulty they can take on, a setup broadly similar to the EA Sports F1 series' My Team feature. Players can either start with having low budget or with extremely high funding enough to invest in top-tier racing classes. With that settled, they can decide to set up which region their team will be based in, which affects travel costs and car deliveries. There are various sponsors to tackle in career mode, with some requiring you to clear complex challenges and some providing you with useful perks. Of course, winning races will rake you in tons of cash, but additional costs, not to mention repair costs, will slowly cripple your wallet, and if you're not careful, consider yourself bankrupt. Be mindful of your budget and fight your way to become a world champion.

There are various features in Project Motor Racing, such as cross-platform online multiplayer for both casual and serious racers, time trials, and Mods. Yes, there are Mods similar to those in the Assetto Corsa games. Players like you and me can create mods for both PC and console users, aiming to personalise their experience. Be aware, achievements will be disabled once Mods are active.

From its roster of racecars spanning half a century of motorsport, laser-scanned world circuits, survival-style survival mode, and other ways and means to enjoy this game, Project Motor Racing is the new gold standard for racing simulation games. If you want a no-nonsense racing game that promises to give you the same sort of action as real motorsports, consider this.

KMJS' Gabi Ng Lagim: The Movie

In celebration of 20 years of GMA-7's most-watched weekly newsmagazine series, "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho", the annual Halloween special, Gabi Ng Lagim, is being shown in cinemas for the first time ever. Host Jessica Soho will introduce viewers to three true horror stories that have been brought to life on the big screen.

KMJS' Gabi Ng Lagim:
The Movie

KMJS' Gabi Ng Lagim: The Movie brings the TV newsmagazine program's annual horror special to life on the big screen. Host Jessica Soho welcomes viewers to three true horror stories on the big screen, such as a seafarer trapped on a cursed voyage, an island plagued by a flesh-eating legend, and a woman possessed by demons.

The annual Gabi Ng Lagim special on "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho" has terrified viewers with true horror stories that sent shivers down their spines. This movie adaptation of that special brings fear on a grand scale. It may not be "Shake, Rattle, and Roll," but this is how GMA-7 is celebrating two decades of KMJS by bringing its Halloween special to the cinemas.

Ready to experience the extreme reality of fear? The movie version of the KMJS' Gabi Ng Lagim special is for you. Watch out, world. Nobody's safe from this KMJS 20th anniversary offering.