Power Wheels Magazine A Notch Above

After more than two decades of being distributed in the Philippines by the Columbian Motor Group, the Kia brand was re-launched last January 30, 2019 during a grand “unboxing” event at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-La Hotel. Henceforth, Kia Philippines will now operate under AC Industrials (ACI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ayala Corporation (AC). Kia Philippines is ...

After having successfully marketed their product line of family-oriented 3-row 7-seat multi-purpose vehicles (MPV), Bayan Automotive Industries Corporation (Bayan Auto), the Philippine distributor of BAIC Automotive Group Co., Ltd., introduced their first crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV), the 2019 BJ20 on September 28, 2018. A few days later, on the 8th of October, Bayan Auto invited a select group of ...

January 26, 2019, Saturday morning found members of the local motoring media (including yours truly) trooping to the Pradera Verde Resort in Lubao, Pampanga, to join officers and personnel of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) and members of various Mitsubishi 4×4 clubs to witness the launch of the new Mitsubishi Strada. For those who don’t speak Italian, strada mean “street”, which ...

Following the House of Rolls-Royce’s recent announcement of the highest annual results in its 115-year history, the marque reflects on some of 2018’s finest examples of Bespoke engineering, design and craftsmanship. Rolls-Royce shuns mass-luxury ‘tick-box’ options in favor of Bespoke creations that no other manufacturer can achieve. Enjoying unprecedented demand for its Bespoke creations, customers are offered near-limitless opportunities to ...

JM Far East Inc.,the Philippine exclusive distributor of FalkenTyres, has launched the newest range of Falken high-performance and all-terrain tyres, the WILDPEAK M/T, WILDPEAK A/T 3W and AZENIS FK510-SUV at the Clark Marriott Hotel in Clark, Pampanga last January 25. After the product launch and presentation, the Philippine motoring journalists together with Falken executives and dealers were taken to Sacobia River and ...

  Famous for picturesque views, beautiful landscapes, and refreshing deep blue water beaches, Palawan has won the hearts of both local and foreign tourist groups. Now, thanks to an aggressive player in the auto industry,  it’s possible to bring mobility solutions closer to the province and increase its utility front. FOTON Motor Philippines, Inc., the exclusive distributor of FOTON vehicles ...

A multitude of guests from the Philippine motoring media, Suzuki dealerships, bank partners and Club Ertiga members joined the officers of Suzuki Philippines, Inc. (SPH), led by SPH President Hiroshi Suzuki, at the Marriott Hotel Manila in Pasay City last January 23, 2019 to witness the unveiling of the all-new Suzuki Ertiga. The first-generation Ertiga was the company’s most popular ...

The Nissan IMs, was unveiled during the 2019 North American International Auto Show, it is a completely new type of car – an “elevated sports sedan” that takes advantage of the packaging, platform and powertrain technology developed through Nissan Intelligent Mobility. While closer to a sedan than a crossover, the IMs concept’s revolutionary proportions create a vehicle segment all of ...

Volkswagen AG announced last January 14, 2019 that Chattanooga, Tenn. will be the company’s North American base for manufacturing electric vehicles. Strengthening the company’s commitment to an electric mobility future, this expansion of Volkswagen’s U.S. footprint will include an investment of $800 million into the Chattanooga facility and create 1,000 jobs at the plant, plus additional jobs at suppliers. EV ...

  The much-anticipated all-new Supra was launched by Toyota Motor Corporation during the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The new Supra is the first global model of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s GR sports car series. Ever since first competing in Germany’s 24 Hours of Nürburgring endurance race in 2007, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has been aiming through its motorsports activities to ...