Power Wheels Magazine A Notch Above

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 ...

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. ...