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BYD Cars Philippines and DENZA Philippines are bringing the future of mobility closer to Filipino motorists as they kick off their Super Experience Week, a four-day showcase running from October 8 to 11, 2026 at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) Amphitheater. Open to the public, the event brings together the brands’ latest electrified vehicles, advanced technologies, interactive activities, test-drive opportunities, ...

One of the oldest wristwatches in our collection is this Gruen Veri-Thin from the 1940s. The Gruen Watch Company was founded in 1894 in Cincinnati, Ohio by the father-and-son horologists, Dietrich and Frederick Gruen. Initially, they made pocket watches with watch movements designed in America and manufactured in Germany, but were later made in Switzerland. Most Gruen watches, including ours, ...

  OMODA & JAECOO Motor Philippines is expanding its aftersales reach through a partnership with Bosch Car Service, adding five service locations where customers can access vehicle maintenance, repairs, and warranty-related support. The partnership runs from December 2025 to December 2026 and covers selected Authorized Bosch Car Service facilities in Bacoor, Banawe, Sta. Rosa, Marikina, and Pasay. Services include Periodic ...

A striking setting, an expansive menu, and thoughtful touches make this new destination from Vikings Group a place to gather, explore, and linger. The best dining experiences are about more than what’s on the plate. They’re about the atmosphere, the company, and the pleasure of discovering something new together. At NYX Opus, the newest destination from Vikings Group, those elements ...

Framed by Tagaytay’s cool climate and breathtaking scenery, Vikings Luxury Buffet Tagaytay brings together exceptional dining, elegant event spaces, and memorable experiences in one remarkable destination. Whether you’re planning a family celebration, a romantic wedding, a corporate gathering, or simply a special meal with friends, this impressive venue offers a setting made for coming together. Inspired by the charm of ...

It’s already the 1st of October 2026! How time really flies when you’re having fun! We hope that you, our dear readers and followers, enjoyed the opening salvo of our Timepieces section here in Power Wheels Magazine. After featuring thirty-four of our personal Seiko wristwatches for 30 days in “Seikos in September”, we shall now be regularly featuring various watches ...

The “Presage” name was used by Seiko on select Japanese domestic market (JDM) watch models as early as 1960. At Baselworld 2016, Seiko officially relaunched its Presage sub-brand and expanded it as the Japanese watchmaker’s premier global all-mechanical timepiece collection. A year later, the 4R57 Cocktail Time was launched in Singapore in June 2017. Our 2019 Seiko Presage 4R57-00E0 / ...

In 2019, the distribution of Kia Motors in the Philippines transferred from Columbian Autocar Corporation to the automobile division of the Ayala Group of Companies. The new distributor was named Kia Philippines and, after one year, they organized their first motoring media ride-and-drive of the then-new Kia Seltos to Costa Pacifica, Baler, Quezon Province in February 2020. We at Power ...

We’re mystified with our 2015 Seiko Presage 4R36-04F0 and here’s why: In 1960, Seiko used the name “Presage” as a minor series that are available only in Japan. Fifty years later, sub-models of the Presage lineup, such as the original Cocktail Time, debuted in 2010 as Japan-exclusive models. Yet, our Seiko, which was produced in May 2015, only displays the ...

  OMODA & JAECOO Motor Philippines Inc. marked a major milestone in its local expansion by signing its 50th dealer partnership. The ceremony was held at the SMX Convention Center Aura in Taguig City. For OMODA & JAECOO Philippines, 50 is more than a number. It reflects growing customer interest in the brands and their vehicles, as well as investors’ ...