Power Wheels Magazine A Notch Above

On a relatively cold Friday afternoon in March, I found myself driving on the “wrong” side of the road in a 2019 Nissan Leaf hatchback, one of the earliest mainstream electric cars from an established and major automaker. I was in Hong Kong for the second round of Nissan Futures thought leadership discussions in the Asia and Oceania region, and ...

Let’s talk movies: Ang Probinsyano, which translates to “The Man from the Province” or “The Provincial Man” was a 1997 action film that was starred in, written, directed, and produced by the undisputed “King of Philippine Movies”, Fernando Poe Jr. He plays a dual role as city police officer Ador de León, who was killed in a drug bust operation ...

When we last saw the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1600 of Ildefonso “Fons” Caluag, it was getting a thin coat of body filler prior to it receiving its base paint. The painter assigned to work on the Bug by Johnson Tan, the proprietor of JSK Custom Paint and Auto Works, was all praises with the VW’s straight body and minimal rust. ...

  When I was 13, the first poster that I ever bought with my meager savings was that of the 1974 Ford Gran Torino from my favorite TV police detective show “Starsky and Hutch”. Detectives Dave Starsky and Ken Hutchinson were played by actors Paul Michael Glaser and David Soul, who was also a popular singer then with his hit ...

  JUST the mere mention of the Hot Air Balloon Festival at Clark Global City brings to mind the eye-popping visual of larger-than-life gathering of hot air balloons in all shapes and sizes from all over the world. The sky is dotted with giant animals, happy faces, and other improbable flying objects alongside the classic striped hot air balloons. That ...

  Suzuki Auto Philippines unveiled a special all classy black edition of its most popular MPV the Suzuki Ertiga last March 8, 2019 at the BGC Amphitheater. Upping the ante with its new design, the sleek overall appearance melds together with the elegance of the interior, establishing a harmonious balance between sophistication and modern style that will surely turn heads ...

Rolls-Royce and its trademark Spirit of Ecstasy has been the symbol of luxury and excellence for more than a hundred years now. The marque has become a universally accepted benchmark not only in the automotive industry but in almost everything else. Manufacturers often flaunt their products as “the Rolls-Royce of…” to emphasize its superiority or its luxurious advantages over its competition. ...

Hung Hom, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong. Studies show that by 2050 the human population will reach 9.9 Billion and that two out of three people will be living in cities. And this forecast is the reason why Nissan brought together industry leaders, government officials, company executives, and media representatives, including yours truly, for the seventh edition of Nissan Futures, which ...

“Last year, I asked my team if getting into the top 10 auto brands is feasible. Sabi nila, kayang-kaya. And true enough, we were able to deliver. I am beyond grateful because my vision for FOTON is now turning into reality.” said FOTON Motor Philippines Inc. President Rommel Sytin. Based on a consolidated report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers ...

  Pioneer compact distributor Suzuki Philippines unveils another surprising innovation for the Filipinos with the All-New Jimny All-Grip Pro. The price of the all-new Jimny All-Grip Pro was revealed in a launch held at the BGC Amphitheater in Bonifacio Global City, The Fort, Taguig City last March 8. The launch itself is part of a three-leg activation, strategically mounted in ...