Jacob Oliva

Jacob Oliva

Senior Editor

Jacob Oliva's passion for anything with wheels started early. Growing up with a Jeep Wrangler and then a Nissan Sentra in the garage, he has experienced the opposite ends of motoring at a young age.

Jacob took engineering and management in college. After leaving behind a career in music and the corporate world, he decided to turn his attention to automotive journalism in 2015 when he joined AutoDeal as a news and features writer. It is there where he rose through the ranks to become the chief editor and senior car reviewer.

Prior to joining CarBuzz in 2023, Jacob was a daily news writer for Motor1. Apart from his Senior Editor role at CarBuzz, he currently has a regular column in the motoring section of the Philippine Star, where he tests cars and motorcycles for the local market, gets a go at vehicles before they even hit the market during international events, and shares his insight for the local industry as a whole. He's also the Head of Content and Video of Philkotse, a leading car buying website in the Philippines.

In his free time, you'll likely catch Jacob daydreaming about a gray Suzuki Jimny and the latest Ducati Scrambler, or out on a coffee run and carving canyon roads on a customized, classic bike.

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Jacob's Recent Publications

Japan's Abandoned Cars Are Sad Enough To Make Any Gearhead Cry

Japan's Abandoned Cars Are Sad Enough To Make Any Gearhead Cry

Here are some of the coolest cars in the Land of the Rising Sun left at the mercy of time.

Tesla Model Y Updated With More Power And Better Looks

Tesla Model Y Updated With More Power And Better Looks

The world's running best-selling vehicle has received substantial updates before the reported heavy revamp.

Lamborghini Urus Transformed Into 800-HP Limited Edition Super SUV

Lamborghini Urus Transformed Into 800-HP Limited Edition Super SUV

ABT shows what it can do to Lambo's SUV.

Special Edition Toyota Tundra 1794 Debuts In Texas With Luxurious Tan Leather

Special Editions

Special Edition Toyota Tundra 1794 Debuts In Texas With Luxurious Tan Leather

The limited edition truck derives its name from the ranch on which the Toyota San Antonio plant stands.

Genesis Axes Development Of Wireless EV Charging

Electric Vehicles

Genesis Axes Development Of Wireless EV Charging

Wireless EV charging may be more trouble than the convenience it's meant to provide.

2024 Toyota Highlander Revealed With Nightshade Edition And Bump In Price

2024 Toyota Highlander Revealed With Nightshade Edition And Bump In Price

The range now starts at LE, nearly three grand pricier than the outgoing L trim.

2024 Lexus TX Three-Row SUV Starts At $53,700, Tops Out At $81,000

2024 Lexus TX Three-Row SUV Starts At $53,700, Tops Out At $81,000

The price gap from its Toyota platform sibling is staggering.

Porsche Owners More Loyal Than Any Other Luxury Brand

The German automaker received the citation for the second year in a row.

Toyota Drastically Ramping Up BEV Production To Play Catch-Up

Electric Vehicles

Toyota Drastically Ramping Up BEV Production To Play Catch-Up

The Japanese automaker is playing catch up but has a stark advantage over its rivals in battery tech.

Here's Why VW ID.4 Produces Weird Sci-Fi Noise During Software Update

Electric Vehicles

Here's Why VW ID.4 Produces Weird Sci-Fi Noise During Software Update

It may sound like the start of an extraterrestrial abduction, but it's quite normal, apparently.

Land Rover Is Developing New Parts For Old Defenders

Land Rover Is Developing New Parts For Old Defenders

The British marque showcases parts and accessories for its iconic, enduring nameplate.

Mazda CX-30 Receives A Hefty Price Bump For 2024

Mazda CX-30 Receives A Hefty Price Bump For 2024

The Carbon Turbo edition, first announced in Japan this year, enters the American lineup.

2024 Nissan Kicks Is Super Affordable, But At What Cost?

2024 Nissan Kicks Is Super Affordable, But At What Cost?

With newer options in the market, Nissan will need to do better than offering halogens and drum brakes.

If Lexus Makes An Electric Truck It Won't Be A Rebadged Toyota

If Lexus Makes An Electric Truck It Won't Be A Rebadged Toyota

Lexus's lineup could extend beyond coupes, sedans, SUVs, and minivans.

8 Orange Aston Martins With Delivery Mileage Looking For A New Home

8 Orange Aston Martins With Delivery Mileage Looking For A New Home

From a V8 Volante to Rapide, these 2010 Aston Martins were custom-ordered in tangerine orange but they barely hit the road after delivery.

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