Power Wheels Magazine A Notch Above

When Suzuki Philippines, Inc. (SPH) launched the first generation Suzuki Ertiga multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) in July 2014, it was dubbed as a Life Utility Vehicle or LUV for short, which was a clever spin on the colloquial term “luv”, the slang for “love”. SPH promoted the seven-seat compact MPV as another testament to Suzuki’s renowned engineering leadership and legacy as ...

Ever since I learned to read, I’ve always made it a habit every Sunday to go through the Classified Ads section of my dad’s newspaper. During that period from the mid-1970s up to the early ‘90s, owners/sellers would advertise their old or used cars in one or two lines to keep the ad costs low. I would read about cars ...

On Capital Markets Day 2025 in Maranello, Italy, Ferrari unveiled the components of its first battery electric vehicle (BEV) model, the Elettrica, including its production-ready chassis, battery pack, and electric axles. Ferrari says the sporty four-door BEV can easily achieve top speeds exceeding 300 km/h and will have a range of over 500 kilometers on a single charge under Worldwide ...

Nissan Carmona, the latest addition to growing network of Nissan dealerships in the country, was inaugurated on October 8, 2025. Strategically located along the bustling Governor’s Drive, which is becoming the “automotive row” of the City of Carmona, the new facility further enhances the popular Japanese car brand’s accessibility for customers in Cavite and its surrounding areas. The Carmona dealership ...

The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) held its annual Business Summit at the Manila Polo Club on October 8, 2025. With the theme “Thriving Thru Turbulence: Advancing Philippine Manufacturing Resilience & Growth”, the summit was aimed to help revitalize manufacturing and production in the country through joint efforts with the affected industries, concerned government agencies, and subsequently, the consumers. FPI ...

As the Chinese luxury car brand Hongqi continues to dazzle the Philippine automobile market, it remains committed to the highest standards of vehicle safety, with its newest flagship electric models – the E-H7 and E-HS7 – scoring  5-Star Ratings in the Euro New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) standardized safety test. These models add to Hongqi’s already stellar record for safety, ...

United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI), the Philippines’ most prolific importer and distributor of Chinese automotive brands, such as Foton, Chery, Jetour, BAIC, and Lynk & Co., ushered in a new wave of affordable electrified mobility and utility with the launch of the Radar EV Pickup. The launch event was held on October 3, 2025 at the Blue Leaf Cosmopolitan ...

Italian Bike Week 2025, which was held in the municipality of Lignano Sabbiadoro in Udinem North-eastern Italy, turned the spotlight on custom and off-road motorcycle culture with events that captured the attention of bikers and enthusiasts with a bike show, off-road riding, group rides, and more. The traditional Custom Bike Show round of the Italian Motorcycle Championship (IMC), proved once ...

Shell Pilipinas Corporation marked a major milestone in the country’s motoring industry with the Shell Mekaniko League 2025. For the first time in the history of vehicle maintenance and repairs, Shell united car and motorcycle experts under one national platform, creating Shell’s largest mechanic competition with more than 2,000 participants from 26 provinces. From its kickoff in March 2025 to the ...

Now on its fifth year, the Philippine leg of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive or DGD 2025 was held on September 28, 2025 with more than 50 participants registering their cherished classic cars that are 40 years old or older. To raise global awareness for men’s health, classic car owners around the world are enjoined to register with the DGD, pledge ...