Power Wheels Magazine A Notch Above

If you were a kid in the early ‘70s, chances are you were a big fan of the Batman TV series starring Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin. When the Dynamic Duo needed to stop a crime or catch their nemesis, Batman would always say to Robin, “To the Batmobile!” In the late summer of 1965, Dean Jeffries ...

While viewing the latest generation of the Mazda3 during a recent sneak preview held by Berjaya Auto, the Philippine distributor of Mazda Automobiles, we were given a short but fascinating history of the model. From when it was marketed as the “Mazda Familia” to its model name change to “323” to its current model designation, the Mazda3 has a long ...

“Buon pomeriggio, signor Pagani. Mi chamo Lester Dizon di Power Wheels Magazine e Manila Standard”, I greeted the guest of honor in Italian. After all, it’s not every day that you get to meet an Italian supercar superstar. No, I was not in Italy but at the Presidential Suite of the historic Manila Hotel for the press conference organized by ...

Legado Motors, Inc. (LMI), the official distributor of GAC Motor in the Philippines, signed an agreement with Automotive Icon Inc., headed by Dexter Co to open a new dealership in Alabang. Destry Lachaona, General Sales Manager and Arceli Seva, Accounting Head of Automotive Icon Inc. signed the contract at GAC Motor Metrowalk, Pasig last March 18 led by LMI Chief ...

  Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) jumpstarted its Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) campus tour series last March 18, 2019 by forging a partnership with MAPUA University’s Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (MME) Department. The first leg of the educational caravan, held at the MAPUA school grounds in Intramuros, Manila, offered both students and faculty a firsthand look on the benefits of HEV technology through ...

While waiting for its new 383-cubic-inch (6.2-liter) small block Chevy V8 engine and 700-R4 four-speed automatic transmission in October 2013, our 1971 Chevrolet Camaro RS project car was inundated in five-feet-high flood waters during the height of the Habagat monsoon rains while parked outside the garage-workshop of V8 maestro Ben Lim in Cainta, Rizal. Ben jokingly called our Camaro a ...

  Jaguar has announced last March 19 at Whitley UK two distinctive special edition models for its award-winning F-PACE; the performance-focused 300 SPORT and the feature-packed Chequered Flag. They further enhance the World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year‡ award-winning F-PACE range, which offers the unrivalled dynamics and everyday versatility customers expect from a Jaguar ...

The season for beach-bound road trips and unforgettable vacations to new and fascinating places is upon us, and with that, Toyota Motor Philippines want to make it easier for you to have the best summer vacation driving your dream car! Take advantage of light monthly payments and flexible terms with Toyota’s Big Summer Blowout promo. You can now easily drive ...

Nissan announced yesterday March 19th the appointment of Atsushi Najima as the new president and managing director for Nissan Philippines, effective April 01, 2019. Atsushi will report to Vincent Wijnen, senior vice president for sales and for marketing at Nissan Asia & Oceania. He will be based in Manila. In his new role, Atsushi will be responsible for developing business strategies ...

Let’s admit it: The price of Lamborghini super cars have sky-rocketed well beyond the reach of everyday car enthusiasts. Heck, even the price of the most affordable Huracan can get you a decent 4-bedroom house in a nice neighborhood. So, what do you do when you heart says “Lamborghini” but your wallet says, “Dream on, buddy”? Don’t fret. You can park ...