After reading about our 1995 Jaguar XJ6 (X300) project car here in our Power Wheels Magazine website, our good friend Rodger Yu invited us to take a look at two Jaguars that he’s planning to restore for his two sons. He sent us photos of his two cars and we found out that they are XJ40-series XJ6s that were made ...
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See, Hear, Smell and Feel the Benchmark of Luxury: The New Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W223)
Auto Nation Group, Inc. (ANG), the official importer and distributor of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the country, has officially unveiled the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W223) during a virtual launch held at the official Facebook and YouTube page of Mercedes-Benz Philippines. The seventh-generation premium luxury sedan is shaping the next generation of contemporary and individual mobility with innovations that focus on people. ...
Read More »The Ubiquitous Jeepney: Looking Back to Simpler Times
The ubiquitous jeepney is the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines that it is sometimes referred to as the “King of the Road”. Known for their crowded seating and kitsch decorations, the jeepney has become the symbol of Philippine culture and art. However, because of concerns for public safety, the government has begun the phase-out of old ...
Read More »2021 Chery Tiggo 5X Lux: Making a Sequel to our “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” Story
A month ago, I had a strange dream. I dreamt that a tiger was crouching in our garage, waiting to pounce upon unsuspecting passers-by. I woke up in a huff and hurried downstairs to our garage to make sure the gates were locked so the tiger won’t be able to get out and harm anyone. Then, I realized that there ...
Read More »Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Returns to the Nordschleife for Round 8 of the 2021 Nürburgring Endurance Series
The Aston Martin Vantage GT3 will make a welcome return to the legendary Nürburging Nordschleife for Round 8 of the 2021 Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) this weekend as it competes at the German venue for the first time since the car made its formal competitive debut there three years ago. A full-time entry in the NLS is a prerequisite for ...
Read More »Ongoing 9th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) Aims to Accelerate Electro-Mobility in the Country
The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP), together with the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) in partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE) is facilitating the 9th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) today and tomorrow (September 23 and 24, 2021). The two-day online event with the theme “Accelerating the Switch to Electro-Mobility in the Philippines” focuses on fast-tracking electric vehicle ...
Read More »Soon To Rise A 19.37-km Pasig River Expressway
More than a year since it was first proposed by San Miguel Corporation (SMC), government has approved the Pasig River Expressway (PAREX) project, a 19.37-km, six-lane elevated road, that will run along the banks of the Pasig River — from Radial Road 10 in the City of Manila to C-6 road, also known as the future South East Metro Manila ...
Read More »Premium Warranty Services Philippine, Inc. To Transform The Used Car Buying Experience In The Country
Premium Warranty Services Philippines, Inc. (PWSPI) announces the start of its commercial operations in the country. Aiming to be the premier provider of both inspection and warranty services for secondhand vehicles in the Philippines, PWSPI harnesses the strengths of its world-class partners to introduce a new and unmatched consumer experience to the pre-owned car market. PWSPI is a joint venture ...
Read More »James Bond Actor Sir Roger Moore’s 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Gets P1.755 Million for Charity
The 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I once owned by the late English actor Sir Roger Moore (October 14, 1927 – May 23, 2017) was recently sold in a charity auction to benefit Canvasback Missions, Inc., a non-profit organization that serves remote Pacific islands with much-needed health care and health education. The bidding ended on September 20, 2021 after the winning bid of ...
Read More »55 Years Later: Correcting Misconceptions About The 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
September 2021 marks the 55 years since the introduction of the Chevrolet Camaro. Known inside General Motors (GM) circles as the F-Body platform, the Camaro was officially marketed starting in September 29, 1966 for the 1967 model year. It was GM’s entry into the then-new segment of the American car market – the pony car – or sporty 2-door coupes ...
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