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August 13, 2018

Hyundai Kona: Celebrating Beauty and Design

Beauty takes a moment to notice, but a lifetime to enjoy; it’s the first thing that everyone notices and the one the leaves the strongest impression. Great design is what elevates good cars into instant classics. For Hyundai, they’ve found their calling with Fluidic Sculpture, the iconic design philosophy that has won them praise and accolade the world over.

UPDATE: BMW Philippines responds (8/14).

BMW is having a fiery time in South Korea as 27 vehicles from January to July including its popular 520d premium executive sedan started catching fire due to a faulty Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system.

In the fifth and final of a planned series of lap record attempts across Europe in 2018, Honda has set a new 2 min 10.19 sec record for a front wheel drive production car at the Hungaroring GP circuit in Hungary. During this occasion, the Civic Type R was driven by Formula One World Champion and current NSX Super GT driver, Jenson Button. The track holds special significance for Button, as the circuit where he won the first Grand Prix of his career with Honda in 2006.

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the country offers deals on select Colorado and Trailblazer models through its Rev Up & Roar: The Chevrolet Truck Month Promo.

DOE Eyes Going Back to Euro 2 Emissions Standards to Curb Rising Pump Prices

The Department of Energy (DOE) is eyeing a shift back to cheaper, but dirtier fuel all in an attempt to curb the skyrocketing cost of fuel that’s causing record inflation rates.

Kia Grand Carnival Now Available with Optional Leather Seats

With its space and comfortable ride, the Kia Grand Carnival has made a name for itself as an ideal family vehicle and executive transport.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation is making the venerable Pajero SUV more affordable this August.

Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the distributor of Kia vehicles in the Philippines, held its 2018 Mid-Year Aftersales Awards last July 27.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines, had its own ‘Kona Moment’ as the brand experienced its best performing month in 2018 thus far.

Ford Philippines announced that July retail sales improved 3 percent from the previous month to 2,177 vehicles, led by the Ranger, EcoSport, and Everest.

Ford Builds 10 Millionth Mustang

Ford is celebrating the production of its 10 millionth Mustang, America and the world’s best-selling sports car three years straight.

Remember that Land Rover Defender that floated through the last heavy bout of rain? The one that became an overnight internet sensation? Well, that wouldn’t have happened if he were in a modern Land Rover.

Further assisting the delivery of prompt and quality medical attention to the public, Foton Philippines donated a brand-new TransVan HR (High Roof) Ambulance to the Philippine Red Cross at its 32nd Biennial National Convention.

Harley-Davidson of Manila commemorates the 115th anniversary of the iconic American brand as it joins the return of History Channel’s highly anticipated History Con in the Philippines from August 10 to 12, 2018 at the World Trade Center.

Mazda is moving forward with the development of the internal combustion engine yet again. While Skyactiv-X already seems like the “Holy Grail” of internal combustion engines, the automaker is looking at yet another next-generation technology which will make them even more fuel efficient.

Subaru Invests in Virtual Reality to Boost Dealership Experience

Subaru showrooms across the 8 markets handled by Motor Image are going high-tech. Announced at the regional launch of the all-new 2019 Forester, the automaker is also investing heavily in Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) to create a more interactive experience at its showrooms.

Responding to its strong demand across the ASEAN region, Mitsubishi Motors has announced that it will be increasing the production of its Xpander MPV at its Bekasi, Indonesia manufacturing plant.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) hosted the very first World Skill Olympics for commercial vehicle distributors in the Asia and Pacific region last July 19, 2018. Held at the Hyundai Logistics Center (HLC) in Calamba, Laguna, 12 of the Region’s top service technicians from the Philippines, Vietnam, and Myanmar competed for the privilege to represent Asia Pacific at the First Technical Truck and Bus World Skills Olympics in Korea in October.

Review: 2018 Volkswagen Lavida 230 TSI Comfortline

Do you remember a time when compact cars used to be simple? A time when luxury features meant having a leather tiller, an automatic climate control system, and rear parking sensors? A time when they used to cost a smidgen above the one-million-peso mark? Well, get ready for a bit of nostalgia this 2018 with the Lavida—Volkswagen’s new, but old-school feeling compact sedan.

Motor Image, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles across 8 countries in Asia has officially launched the all-new 2019 Forester in the region.

Drive+ Car Care Center formally opened its sprawling headquarters at 81 Panay Avenue / 1320 Quezon Avenue in Quezon City.

Ford Philippines is extending its deals for the EcoSport, Everest, and Ranger this August to provide more customers access to all-in low downpayment offers and cash discounts for their favorite Ford vehicles.

HARI Foundation, Inc. (HFI), the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) congratulates the Philippine team of young math aces for once again bagging top honors at the 59th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), the world’s largest and most prestigious mathematics competition for high school students. The competition was held in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, from July 3 to 14, 2018. HFI is on its second year of supporting the Philippine team’s participation in the IMO.

9 Things About the 2019 Subaru Forester You Can't Find In A Brochure

The 2019 Subaru Forester has garnered its share of attention for one basic reason: it won’t have a turbocharged variant. It’s hard to imagine, but ever since the first-generation “SF” model back in 1997, having a forced-induction engine was one of this quirky crossover’s main selling points. Alas, adulting had to happen and this is what the world ends up with: the 2019 “SK” series Forester. Whether that’ll lead to the gentrification of Subaru, only a drive can answer, but for now, here are 9 interesting facts and figures you can’t get out of a brochure:

The social enterprise and APEC green, electric mobility partner and electric vehicle maker EMotors, Inc. (EMI) partners with the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) for a zero-emission transport collaboration for the 25th National Retail Conference and Expo on August 9-10, 2018 at the SMX.

British United Automobiles, the exclusive distributor of MINI in the Philippines has announced the availability of the refreshed MINI 3 Door, 5 Door, and Cabrio models.

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August 13, 2018

Hyundai Kona: Celebrating Beauty and Design

UPDATED: BMW Recalls 42 Models Including 320d and 520d Due to Fire Risk

Honda Civic Type R Breaks Yet Another Lap Record (w/ Video)

Chevrolet Offers Deals on Colorado and Trailblazer Until September 30, 2018

August 11, 2018

DOE Eyes Going Back to Euro 2 Emissions Standards to Curb Rising Pump Prices

August 10, 2018

Kia Grand Carnival Now Available with Optional Leather Seats

Mitsubishi Philippines Knocks P 300,000 Off the Pajero's Price for August

Kia Philippines Hands Out Mid-Year After Sales Awards

Hyundai Philippine Sales Gets a Boost from Kona

Ranger Drives Ford Philippines to Positive Sales Growth in July 2018

August 9, 2018

Ford Builds 10 Millionth Mustang

Modern Land Rovers Help You Calculate How Deep the Floods Are

Foton Philippines Donates TransVan HR Ambulance to Philippine Red Cross

Harley-Davidson of Manila Joins History Con 2018

Mazda, AIST, Saudi Aramco to Develop Next-Generation Engine Technology

August 8, 2018

Subaru Invests in Virtual Reality to Boost Dealership Experience

Mitsubishi to Boost Xpander Production to Cut Waiting Lists

HARI Hosts First Commercial Vehicle Skills Olympics

August 7, 2018

Review: 2018 Volkswagen Lavida 230 TSI Comfortline

Subaru Reveals Launch Timeline, Variants, Specs of 2019 Forester for Philippine Market (w/ 21 Photos)

Drive+, A One-Stop Shop for Car Care Opens in Quezon City

Ford Philippines Extends Discounts on EcoSport, Everest, Ranger

HARI Foundation Fetes Philippine Math Team for Success in International Competition

August 6, 2018

9 Things About the 2019 Subaru Forester You Can't Find In A Brochure

EMotors to Provide EV Shuttles for National Retail Conference and Expo

MINI Philippines Brings In Refreshed 3-Door, 5-Door, and Convertible Models (w/ Specs)