Power Wheels Magazine A Notch Above

Nope, you’re not seeing double. This review is not a repeat of the previous one where we test drove the all-new Mitsubishi Destinator GLS. You see, in that previous review we wrote, “We hope to get to drive the higher-spec GT variant, which comes with several suites of advance driving assistance system (ADAS), a panoramic sunroof, and more luxurious features”. ...

While working on the restoration of his 1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 that was damaged in an engine fire in July 2022, owner Ferdi Raquelsantos realized that the amount of work needed and the list of parts, as well as the funds required, were growing exponentially. Aside from the burnt-out parts that had to be replaced, Ferdi wanted his Firebird ...

After it was damaged in an engine fire in July 2022, owner Ferdi Raquelsantos had his beloved 1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 taken to JSK Custom Paint and Auto Works in Marulas, Valenzuela City for restoration. JSK proprietor Johnson Tan promised that like a phoenix – the mythical bird that got burned in a pyre and then rose from the ...

Launched in November 2025, the all-new Mitsubishi Destinator is a 5-door compact crossover multi-purpose vehicle/sport utility vehicle (MPV/SUV) that is designed for the family-oriented Philippine market. The front-wheel drive (FWD) Destinator, which is positioned between Mitsubishi’s popular Xpander and Montero Sport, complements the brand’s 7-seat 3-row model line-up. It would seem that Mitsubishi Motor Philippines (MMPC) wants to ensure all ...

Inchcape Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Changan automobiles in the country, debuted the all-new 2026 Changan Eado Plus 1.5 DCT today, March 25, 2026, at the Changan Pasig showroom along Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. Avenue (C5) in Pasig City, Metro Manila. The Eado Plus replaces the Alsvin as the gasoline-powered internal combustion engine (ICE) front-wheel drive 4-door sedan model in Changan’s ...

The “changing of the guard” is a formal ceremony where a new, rested group of soldiers relieves the old group on duty at historic locations. It is often a highly choreographed, symbolic ritual representing a seamless transfer of responsibility and authority, mostly accompanied by marching bands and traditional uniforms. In the corporate world, the “changing of the guard” represents a ...

History teaches us that global economic disruptions such as pandemics, financial crashes, geopolitical shifts, or – God forbid – world wars can cause major changes in the automotive industry. The 1929 Great Depression saw the demise of the small independent car brands. World War II saw the emergence of the Jeep and 4×4 vehicles. The 1973 energy crisis created by ...

In December 2025, we test drove a Khaki White 2025 Jaecoo J7 SHS Premium a week before the Christmas break. We wrote that the J7 SHS Premium “represents a value that is much greater than the sum total of its innovative features, purposeful craftsmanship, and cutting-edge safety technology.” Towards the end of February 2026, Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines lent us ...

Call me “traditional”, “old school”, or simply “outdated”, but as a classic car buff, when I think of Morris Garages, or MG for short, I always think of British sports cars – not SUVs, MPVs or pickup trucks. The garage workshop was founded by William Morris, while MG as a car brand actually started in 1924 when Cecil Kimber, who ...

In 1886, Karl Benz developed a gasoline-powered vehicle and gave birth to the horseless carriage, which was later labeled as the automobile because of its self-propelled (auto) mobility. It was initially considered as a “toy” for wealthy people until 1903 when Ransom E. Olds pioneered the assembly line to produce thousands of Oldsmobile models. In 1908, Henry Ford further revolutionized ...