Power Wheels Magazine A Notch Above

I don’t usually gush about electric vehicles (EVs). Sure, they are chockful of technology, are utterly efficient in converting electrical power into motion, and they operate quite silently. And perhaps, this is where my inner gearhead gets to argue with the engineer in me. After owning and driving muscle cars, sport sedans and SUVs with big V8 engines under their ...

When we first saw the 2025 JAC JS8 Pro after William Uy, the dealer principal of JAC Quezon Avenue, lent it to us for a test drive just a few days after the inauguration of their dealership, we couldn’t immediately tell which category it falls under. It looks like a midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV) but it would be unfair ...

The historic district of Binondo in Manila, which has the distinction of having the oldest Chinatown in the world, now holds another distinction: It is home to BYD Chinatown, the only car dealership of any brand located in that bustling district. Located at Juan Luna Street in front of the Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz, the new car dealership, which is ...

BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of AC Mobility, officially launched the all-new BYD Shark 6 DMO electrified pickup truck adding to the brand’s cutting-edge lineup of electric vehicles. The Shark 6 DMO, which is available in Advanced and Premium variants, promises to deliver a unique driving experience by combining power, efficiency, and versatility to meet the needs of adventure seekers ...

Suzuki Philippines Incorporated, the wholly-owned Japanese multinational manufacturer and distributor of motorcycles and scooters, and the distribution of compact vehicles and outboard motors, officially started their year-long 50th Anniversary celebration aptly during the start of the Chinese Lunar Calendar 2025. The Suzuki brand was actually introduced into the country in the 1950s when Suzuki motorcycles were distributed nationwide by Rufino ...

In a bold move to address the future of public transportation, the Automotive Body Manufacturing Association of the Philippines (ABMAP), led by its Executive Director Edgar Manuel, has strongly advocated for the continuation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). This comes amid calls from some groups to suspend the program, which aims to replace the country’s aging jeepney ...

I have to admit that I’m not really the outdoorsy type of guy. I love the great outdoors, savoring the scenery, exploring nature and all, but afterwards, I want to take a shower and do my business in the privacy of a well-equipped bathroom and toilet, and then go to sleep in a warm comfy bed. I’m not one for ...

Situated off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, the island nation of Singapore covers an area of just around 735 square kilometers. With its small land mass, the country has decidedly strict car ownership rules, including a Vehicle Quota System (VQS) that limits the number of vehicles on the road, a Certificate of Entitlement (COE) that allows a person ...

To welcome the Chinese Lunar New Year, Toyota Alabang, Inc. (TAI), one of the Philippines’ largest Toyota dealership, unveiled an exclusive version of the New Generation Toyota Tamaraw at their Alabang showroom last January 25, 2025 in collaboration with Autobot Offroad PH, the country’s premier overlanding, off-road and 4×4 modification shop. TAI President Joanna See, Vice President Emerson See, Marketing ...

After winning several awards at the Manila Auto Salon last November, Randy Ronald M. Lao, the youthful President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Autobot Offroad Philippines, recently added another feather to his cap. On the occasion of the 110th public installation of elected and appointed officers of the Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines, he was installed as ...