Power Wheels Magazine A Notch Above

The Filipino’s love affair with sport utility vehicles (SUVs) actually and truly started when Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) launched their Mitsubishi Pajero 5-door high-roof wagon more around 40 years ago. It was the middle of the “go-go” 1980s when businesses were making a fortune and large vehicles were the ultimate status symbol. Movie stars, celebrities, and popular athletes, such ...

A short history of the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) and its ambitious and exciting plans for the future. On August 1, 2009, Nissan unveiled the LEAF as the first mass market zero-emission electric vehicle (EV) in the world. Nissan chose the model name “LEAF” as a backronym that means “Leading Environment-friendly Affordable Family car”. By sheer coincidence, ...

IRS Eastern, Inc., the leading truck and trailer refrigeration company in the Philippines and the exclusive distributor of Carrier truck refrigeration equipment, debuted the Carrier Pulsor 6 eCool new energy vehicle (NEV) refrigerated truck on June 17, 2025 at ballroom of the Park Inn by Radisson in the SM City North EDSA complex. Refrigerating a CIMC polyurethane insulated box mounted ...

After the successful June 10, 2025 launch of Green GSM, the electric taxi service of Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM), its ride-hailing app soared to the top of the Travel & Local category on the Google Play Store Philippines, surpassing other platforms even before its official debut. In the first 48 hours following its launch, the app recorded ...

“Matsuri” is Japanese for “festival”. Thus, “Suzuki Matsuri 2025” literally translates to “Suzuki Festival 2025”, which is Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH)’s special way of celebrating their 50th Anniversary here in the Philippines. Held at the Activity Area of the SM Mall of Asia on June 14 to 15, 2025, the two-day festival showcased SPH’s trifecta of mobility products – from ...

On May 21, 2025, Isuzu Bacoor unveiled the new Isuzu J-Spec Refrigerated Van in an exclusive mini launch event at its dealership in Cavite, setting a new benchmark in cold chain logistics for the Philippine market. The Isuzu J-Spec Refrigerated Van brings together the best of Japanese innovation and quality. Built on the durable and fuel-efficient Isuzu truck platform—recognized as ...

They call it a legend. Massive low-slung stance. Solid-disc wheels. Unapologetic style. It’s always looked the part, and now with the new 117 Custom V-Twin engine, it’s got the performance to match. This big boy just got meaner. Legacy Some bikes make history. Others rewrite it. In 1988 and 1989, Willie G. Davidson rode early Fat Boy prototypes into Daytona, ...

GAC Motor Philippines, the subsidiary car brand of Astara Philippines, has taken great strides in promoting the brand, such as establishing multiple dealerships around the country and getting popular actor Dingdong Dantes as their brand ambassador. They have also taken great lengths for people to pronounce the brand name correctly. For those who don’t really know, GAC stands for Guangzhou ...

The country’s leading automotive industry association, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Incorporated, or more popularly known by its acronym, CAMPI, celebrated its 30th Anniversary with a Gala Dinner at the Grand Hyatt in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) on May 29, 2025. With the theme “30 Years and Beyond“, CAMPI sets its goals for the next three decades ...

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 marked an elegant series of activities for the Chinese premium car brand, Hongqi. The launch of the two latest luxury all-electric vehicles – the Hongqi EH7 premium mid-sized 4-door electric sedan and the Hongqi EHS7 premium mid-sized 5-door SUV – were held to coincide with the opening of the new Hongqi Manila Bay showroom. The newly-opened ...