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See, Hear, Smell and Feel the Benchmark of Luxury: The New Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W223)

Auto Nation Group, Inc. (ANG), the official importer and distributor of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the country, has officially unveiled the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W223) during a virtual launch held at the official Facebook and YouTube page of Mercedes-Benz Philippines. The seventh-generation premium luxury sedan is shaping the next generation of contemporary and individual mobility with innovations that focus on people. ...

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The Ubiquitous Jeepney: Looking Back to Simpler Times

The ubiquitous jeepney is the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines that it is sometimes referred to as the “King of the Road”. Known for their crowded seating and kitsch decorations, the jeepney has become the symbol of Philippine culture and art. However, because of concerns for public safety, the government has begun the phase-out of old ...

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2021 Chery Tiggo 5X Lux: Making a Sequel to our “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” Story

A month ago, I had a strange dream. I dreamt that a tiger was crouching in our garage, waiting to pounce upon unsuspecting passers-by. I woke up in a huff and hurried downstairs to our garage to make sure the gates were locked so the tiger won’t be able to get out and harm anyone. Then, I realized that there ...

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Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Returns to the Nordschleife for Round 8 of the 2021 Nürburgring Endurance Series

The Aston Martin Vantage GT3 will make a welcome return to the legendary Nürburging Nordschleife for Round 8 of the 2021 Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) this weekend as it competes at the German venue for the first time since the car made its formal competitive debut there three years ago. A full-time entry in the NLS is a prerequisite for ...

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Ongoing 9th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) Aims to Accelerate Electro-Mobility in the Country

The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP), together with the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) in partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE) is facilitating the 9th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) today and tomorrow (September 23 and 24, 2021). The two-day online event with the theme “Accelerating the Switch to Electro-Mobility in the Philippines” focuses on fast-tracking electric vehicle ...

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James Bond Actor Sir Roger Moore’s 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Gets P1.755 Million for Charity

The 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I once owned by the late English actor Sir Roger Moore (October 14, 1927 – May 23, 2017) was recently sold in a charity auction to benefit Canvasback Missions, Inc., a non-profit organization that serves remote Pacific islands with much-needed health care and health education. The bidding ended on September 20, 2021 after the winning bid of ...

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55 Years Later: Correcting Misconceptions About The 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

September 2021 marks the 55 years since the introduction of the Chevrolet Camaro. Known inside General Motors (GM) circles as the F-Body platform, the Camaro was officially marketed starting in September 29, 1966 for the 1967 model year. It was GM’s entry into the then-new segment of the American car market – the pony car – or sporty 2-door coupes ...

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1968-73 Datsun 510: Sports Sedan for the Common Man

Our featured Japanese Old School classic car, the 1968-73 Datsun 510, is often referred to as the “poor man’s BMW 3-series”. Inspired by contemporary European sedans, its sheet metal design is attributed to Datsun in-house designer, Teruo Uchino. Known internally as the P510 for the right-hand-drive (RHD) and as the PL510 for the left-hand-drive (LHD) markets, it was part of ...

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Evolution of the Volkswagen Type 2: From T1 to T6 with Concepts in Between

Are you a huge fan of the Volkswagen Type 2 passenger/commercial van, which is more popularly known as the Kombi? If you are, then you’re in for a treat as Power Wheels Magazine follows its evolution from the first generation air-cooled rear-engine, rear-wheel drive Kombinationskraftwagen, which is German for “combined-use commercial vehicle”, to the sixth generation liquid-cooled front-engine front-wheel drive ...

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Happy 25th Anniversary, My 50-year-old Baby!

This 2nd week of September 2021 marks 50 years since my 1971 Chevrolet Camaro RS has been assembled at the General Motors (GM) plant in Norwood, Ohio, USA.  I bought the Camaro as a project car in 1996, restored it and displayed it in the Trans Sport Show in 1998, stored it from 2003 to 2008, revived it in 2009 ...

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