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January 2, 2019

Soon You'll be Able to Open Your Hyundai Using Your Fingerprint

It may sound something straight out of a science-fiction movie, but Hyundai is about to make it reality. Beginning in the first quarter of this year, the Korean automaker will be the first one to offer smart fingerprint technology that allows drivers to not only unlock doors, but also start vehicles as well.

Greeting the new year, Petron is changing the way people earn points when using their Petron Value Card or PVC. Petron says that this new system will simplify how people earn points using their loyalty card.

7 Facts and Figures About Grab in 2018

Grab Philippines says they’ve helped millions of Filipinos reach their destinations across cities and provinces in 2018. As they work to make public transportation safer and more convenient through innovation and empowerment in 2019, the company looks back at certain milestones they’ve achieved.

It takes commitment to make a relationship work. In order for the journey to be (almost) trouble-free and smooth-sailing, you have to be tougher than what lies before you; that you are willing to push back against what’s working against you. This is the kind of commitment required of owning a Jeep Renegade, the brand’s crossover model that is pitted against the likes of the Subaru XV, Mazda CX-3, and Honda HR-V. It looks to be straightforward and simple enough to understand. But just when you think you’ve got the Renegade all figured out, that nonchalant face gives way to characteristics that requires a bit more digging and a little more effort.

The Philippine automotive industry is seeking to rebound after the government’s implementation of TRAIN caused a derailment to growth in 2018. Collectively, carmakers are predicting a 10 to 15 percent rise in sales. While the growth will still be fueled mostly by attractive financing schemes, the bullish car industry is looking forward to new products to help spur this rebound.

Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) has unveiled its latest range of Touring and Roadster big bike models: the CB650R, CB1000R, and Goldwing.

Nissan has figured out a way to test its paint and other materials without the need for sunlight. In fact, even on the darkest day of the year, Nissan engineers are still performing sunlight UV exposure tests thanks to a Xenon Weather-Ometeter (XWO) tool.

Volvo Philippines is the official transport for Asia’s Next Top Model host and judge Cindy Sirinya Bishop as she visited Manila. Ferried around by the latest addition to the Volvo stable, the Volvo XC40, the multi-faceted supermodel, actress, and most notably as of late, the founder of the #Don’tTellMeHowToDress campaign, offered her support to the launch of the #RespetoNaman Campaign against gender-based violence.

Renovated STI Gallery to Open in January 2019

If you happen to find yourself in Tokyo in the New Year, try to drop by the newly renovated STI Gallery in Mitaka to get your go-fast Subaru fix.

Right after Christmas and the eating binge known as Noche Buena, the MMDA seems to be feeling its belt tighten a bit and has proposed a “road diet” to ease EDSA traffic.

GM International, which oversees the Chevrolet, Holden, and Cadillac brands in Asia-Pacific region, collaborated with Richard Watson, founder of NowAndNext.com and author of Digital Vs. Human, for his Top 10 automotive trends to watch in 2019.

Dammit, Suzuki…just take our money. If you thought it couldn’t get any better than the all-new Jimny, think again. The Japanese carmaker just released a pair of “concepts” based on their all-new cute-ute and they’re just awesome.

Balesin Island Club Chooses Foton Traveller for Guest Transport

The Balesin Island Club has chosen the Foton Traveller as its official transport for guests and employees. Owned by Alpha Land, the Traveller will be used to transfer guests around the exclusive island during their stay.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines, continues its strong show by registering a 3.5 percent year-on-year increase for the month of November 2018; the second consecutive month of year-on-year growth. Unit sales rose to 3,426 units from the recorded 3,309 units sold in November 2017. This puts the year-to-date total at 32,444 units sold from January to November 2018—a 4.6 percent decrease from the same period of the previous year.

As the Tokyo Auto Salon 2019 nears, Japanese automakers are ramping up the tease leading to the annual aftermarket auto show. Subaru, through their motorsports arm, Subaru Technica International or STI is no different, showing off two new concepts—the Impreza STI Concept and the Forester STI Concept.

Top 5 Picks for 2018

This year is almost coming to a close and while the automotive industry dipped because of the implementation of TRAIN, that didn’t stop carmakers from coming up with some great new offerings for the Philippine market. Before revealing this year’s best, now is a great time to look at the previous winners (2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011).

A Facebook post by South Snippets indicating that the Dona Soledad (Bicutan) and Dr. A. Santos (Sucat) exits of Skyway will be made exclusive to users of Autosweep RFID only has gone viral. We reached out to our sources within Skyway O&M Corporation, the operators of Skyway to find out if this is true.

Asia’s biggest dog trainer competition, Cesar’s Recruit: Asia, has announced its return for a third season in 2019. Auditions are now open to aspiring dog trainers across the region, aged 19 years old and above, for an opportunity to work with world-renowned dog behavior expert, Cesar Millan.

Subaru Leads All Other Brands in World's Toughest Safety Test

Despite raising the bar to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)’s highest rating, the Top Safety Pick+ for the sixth time since 2013, Subaru leads all other automakers with 7 models receiving the honor. The Japanese carmaker leads the nearly 5 dozen other models that earn either the Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ award.

It’s the most wonderful (and jam-packed) time of the year! Waze released traffic data to help you outsmart congested roads this holiday season.

The all-new 2019 Toyota Camry has been officially launched (see full specs and details here). The country’s first taste of the new Toyota New Global Architecture or TNGA, it promises to excite the large (or in our terms, executive) sedan market. That being said, it competes in a segment that’s facing irrelevance thanks to the shift towards mid-sized SUVs and crossovers. We managed to sit down with Toyota Motor Philippines’s marketing and product people to find out how they plan to turn the tide with the 8th-generation Camry.

Team Philippines Completes Toughest Off-Road Competition

Team Philippines competed and completed the toughest off-road motorsport in the world: the Rainforest Challenge (RFC) Grand Finals 2018 in Kota Bahru, Kelantan, Malaysia.

Jaguar Land Rover has developed the ultimate car door that opens automatically as the driver approaches or can be operated by gesture control.

32-car Grid Takes On Petron 8 Oras ng Pilipinas

Now on its 9th edition, the Petron 8 Oras ng Pilipinas continues to be the premier endurance race in the country. This year hosted the biggest event by far with a record-breaking 32 teams and 122 drivers taking on the challenge last December 2. It also proved to be the toughest with all competitors pushing a lot harder to win as compared to previous years. As a testament to this, only 24 cars survived the grueling enduro to see the chequered flag at the Clark International Speedway.

Toyota sees its future in ride-hailing companies as they announced “Total-care Service,” a pioneering set of mobility services specially designed for Transport Networking Companies or TNCs. The first customer for this new service? Ride-hailing giant, Grab.

Commemorating its partnership with tennis superstar and proud GT-R owner Naomi Osaka, Nissan is launching a special edition of its supercar honoring the Grand Slam winner.

Isuzu Slashes Prices of mu-X Until End of the Month

Shopping for a brand-new mid-sized 7-seater SUV just got a bit more difficult. After Ford and Mitsubishi both announced enticing year-end promotions on their Everest and Montero Sport respectively, Isuzu is doing the same.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) and Hyundai Cebu, Inc. are set to lead digital transformation in the automotive industry with the launch of Hyundai City Store Cebu, the first Hyundai City Store in the Asia and Pacific region.

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January 2, 2019

Soon You'll be Able to Open Your Hyundai Using Your Fingerprint

Petron Value Card Simplifies Way People Earn Points

January 1, 2019

7 Facts and Figures About Grab in 2018

Review: 2018 Jeep Renegade 4x2 Limited

13 Cars to Watch Out For in 2019

Honda Launches 2019 Big Bike Collection (w/ Specs)

Nissan Tests Paint, Materials for Sun Damage 24/7

Supermodel Cindy Bishop Shares Volvo's Vision for Women Empowerment

December 28, 2018

Renovated STI Gallery to Open in January 2019

MMDA's EDSA Road Diet Proposal is Against Road Standard Laws

GM Predicts End of Manual Gearbox and 9 Other Automotive Trends in 2019

Suzuki Shows Off Jimny Pickup Truck

December 27, 2018

Balesin Island Club Chooses Foton Traveller for Guest Transport

Hyundai Kona Outsells Ford EcoSport in November

Subaru Shows Hits of Hotter Impreza, Forester with STI Concepts

December 26, 2018

Top 5 Picks for 2018

Elevated Portion of Skyway Soon to be Exclusive to RFID Users Only

Have or Love Dogs? You Can Be Subaru Ambassador for a Year

December 21, 2018

Subaru Leads All Other Brands in World's Toughest Safety Test

Waze Philippines Reveals Best Time to Travel this Holiday Season

7 Things Toyota Motor Philippines Revealed about the Camry Buyer

December 20, 2018

Team Philippines Completes Toughest Off-Road Competition

Jaguar Land Rover Develops Automatic Door That Helps Disabled People (w/ Video)

December 19, 2018

32-car Grid Takes On Petron 8 Oras ng Pilipinas

Toyota Aims to Capture 25 Percent of TNVS Sales Across Asia

Nissan Just Made a Special Edition GT-R Celebrating Naomi Osaka

December 18, 2018

Isuzu Slashes Prices of mu-X Until End of the Month

Hyundai Philippines Bring Digital Showroom Experience with First Hyundai City Store