Power Wheels Magazine A Notch Above

The last time we wrote about our 1995 Jaguar XJ6 project car was in March, when the technicians at JSK Custom Paint and Body Works were checking the drivetrain more thoroughly after they got it started and running. The 4.0-liter double overhead cam (DOHC) 24-valve (24V) AJ16 inline 6-cylinder engine started easily and was running smoothly while the ZF 4HP-24 ...

In the 80s’ and 90s’, BMW claimed the title of “The Ultimate Driving Machine” primarily because of the driving dynamics of their sports sedans, particularly the 3-series and M-badged models. These days, because of electronic traction control, torque vectoring, and other modern technology, a lot of new vehicles – not just sports sedans but even tall SUVs – can give ...

We were honored that Nissan Philippines, Inc. (NPI) lent us their new 2021 Nissan Terra VL 4×2 A/T a few days before its official launch on September 1, 2021. While the new Nissan model was with us, we were supposed to make a 2-minute video of our driving impressions that NPI will use for the online launch. However, we were ...

Are you fond of long journeys and is after comfortable, safer and pleasurable rides? The Mercedes-Benz V-Class right here is the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) that will satisfy all your needs.   Here’s why: Let’s begin with the V-Class’ exterior: Its design is distinguished by a combination of functionality, practicality, and style in a way no other vehicle in this segment ...

It has been a lifelong dream of Arcie Sumayao, an entrepreneur from Manila, to own and manage a farm. Through careful thought and planning, he turned his dream into reality by converting one of their properties in Cavite into a farmland which he could efficiently manage and nurture in order for it to grow as one of his sources of ...

Mazda Philippines is currently undertaking a Special Service  Campaign for all first generation (model code BK) Mazda3 units sold in the country. This  is in connection with the steering wheel brand emblems that need to be replaced as they  may deteriorate over time and become brittle. The steering wheel brand emblems may  break apart and may become projectiles in the ...

The Ford Territory officially marked its first launch anniversary in the Philippines with a string of milestones and achievements in the local automotive industry. The Ford Territory first arrived in the country last August 14, 2020, setting a new standard for small and mini-SUVs with its sleek and stylish design, impressive performance, and driver-assist technologies. It brings to life the ...

Nissan announces that it will be adjusting the standard retail price of the recently launched Nissan Navara.  The adjustment follows the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Administrative Order No. 21-04 published on August 11, 2021, dismissing the petition for general safeguard measures on the importation of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, based on the formal recommendation from the Tariff Commission.     “Nissan welcomes the decision of the Tariff Commission ...

Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) recently announced a proud and magnificent milestone wherein the Toyota Corolla achieved accumulated global sales of 50 million units in the past 55 years. Introduced in 1966 as a subcompact 5-passenger sedan, the 1st-generation Corolla doubled its annual production from 480,000 to 1,100,000 vehicles in just two years and became the catalyst for mass car ...

The 2021 Honda City RS you see here is seventh-generation City and the fifth-generation City sedan. It was launched on November 25, 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand but the sedan was introduced in the Philippines almost a year later on October 22, 2020. This latest City sedan, as well as the City Hatchback, which was introduced on April 20, 2021, now comes ...