12 October 2011
HARI joins Gawad Kalinga's 8th year celebrations
Hyundai Asia Resources Inc. (HARI), with Gawad Kalinga's (GK) corporate partners, joined GK as they celebrate their eighth year anniversary via the Gawad Kalinga Countryside Development Summit held last October 2, 2011 at Enchanted Farm in Brgy. Encanto, Angat, Bulacan. With the theme “Only the best in the Filipino, by the Filipino, for the Filipino and the World,” the event also staged the opening of GK's next phase in its bid for social and economic mobility through the Gawad Kalinga Center for Social Innovation (GK-CSI) and the soon-to-rise Gawad Kalinga Center for Green Innovations.
HARI President and CEO Ms. Fe Perez-Agudo was among the distinguished speakers invited to the GK Countryside Development Summit. In line with the theme, she shared her thoughts on “Creating Wealth in the Countryside Makes Good Business Sense.”
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10 October 2011
Ford Philippines posts all-time best monthly sales in September
With 965 units rolled out of Ford's showrooms last September, the blue oval brand registers its all-time best monthly performance in the Philippines with a 57% year-over-year sales increase. Ford's mid sized SUV, the Everest, posted sales of 320 units last month alone - a 47% increase year-over-year and the model's strongest monthly performance since December 2009. The beloved all-new Fiesta, on the other hand, also made its mark by recording its highest sales achievement of 345 units since the subcompact was launched last year.
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05 October 2011
Hyundai's 37th Philippine dealership rises in North EDSA
Hyundai Asia Resources Inc. (HARI) officially inaugurated its 37th dealership in the Philippines last month. Located at 1174 EDSA, Balintawak, Quezon City, Hyundai North EDSA rose from where the old Nissan North EDSA facility used to stand and is operated by PGA Cars Inc., the same group of people who handles luxury marques Audi, Porsche, and more recently, Lamborghini.
The newly-constructed structure easily holds one of the largest Hyundai showrooms and service stations in the country. PGA even carried over the same luxury and comfort found in its other premium showrooms into the 800 square meter display area. It highlights amenities such as a VIP lounge, business center, and WiFi internet access to give customers an experience that's a class above the rest. Its state-of-the-art service bay can also accommodate over 50 vehicles at the same time.
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03 October 2011
Nissan Commonwealth beefs up product and service lineup
In partnership with Nissan Motors Philippines, Inc. (NMPI), Nissan Commonwealth is beefing up its vehicle lineup with the Teana, X-Trail CVT, X-Trail 2.0L, Sentra 200, Sentra 1.3L, Sentra 1.6L, Grand Livina, and Serena. The dealership, located strategically along Quezon City’s busiest thoroughfare, also believes that its role does not end with the purchase of a vehicle. Thus, with NMPI, extends life-long customer support by offering “Total Solutions” after-sales service as well as genuine Nissan parts. This endeavor expresses a renewed partnership between two companies that are committed to provide the best products and services to their customers.
The dealership sits on a one-hectare complex in the Commonwealth Avenue ECO-Zone and covers 14,000 square meters of building floor area. It has added new service facilities on top of the 26 existing work bays, complete with updated equipment, which can now accommodate as much as 50 vehicles.
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03 October 2011
J.D. Power: Chevrolet leads 2011 after-sales service customer satisfaction in the Philippines
Based on J.D. Power Asia Pacific's 2011 Philippines Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) study, it turns out that Chevrolet has got the most satisfied after-sales service customers in the Philippines. The bow tie brand slips by with 827 points not only on service quality, but also in other factors that affects the overall experience such as service initiation, service advisor, service facility, and most importantly vehicle pick-up. Barely in its two years of operation and The Covenant Car Company Inc. (TCCCI), Chevrolet's exclusive distributor in the country, is already making its way to the top. Following suit in the top performers are Suzuki with 821 points and Ford with 811. Sadly, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, and Mitsubishi fall under the 796 point industry average.
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26 September 2011
Honda helps the Philippine government think green
In its continuous mission to raise awareness on the importance of fuel efficient and safe driving, the Honda Foundation Inc. (HFI) recently hosted a fuel economy workshop for its fleet operators from different government and private sectors. The whole day eco-safety driving training, held at the Honda Safety Driving Center (HSDC) in Parañaque City, was focused to collectively address the pressing issues on air pollution, climate change, and energy sustainability. Its 16 representatives came from the Office of the President (OP), Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC), Land Transportation Office (LTO), Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Maynilad, Manila Water, and Globe Telecom.
“Faced with finite fuel resources, high fuel prices and worsening air quality, we must put our efforts together and act immediately before it’s too late,” said Mr. Voltaire Gonzales, HCPI’s Head of Vehicle Sales and Corporate Communications. “For fifteen years now, we have been teaching safe and fuel efficient driving techniques under normal conditions. With the simple formula: DRIVER + VEHICLE + FUEL = FUEL ECONOMY, application of correct driving style, use of a well-maintained vehicle that is designed with fuel saving technology and use of high quality fuel can easily extend one’s fuel mileage and reduce harmful emissions,” he added.
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21 September 2011
Toyota's on the road for it's 10th Triple Crown
For the past nine years, Toyota Motors Philippines (TMP) has practically dominated the car market in the Philippines. But in 2011, they came close to losing the title to Mitsubishi. Luckily, supply once again normalized and it looks like they're back on track to win their 10th successive Triple Crown.
Toyota has sold a total of 34,190 units this year earning 36.7% of the market share according to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI). They also achieved the highest market share on all vehicle segments and sold 4,832 vehicles in August. In the passenger car segment, Toyota's supremacy is undeniable with total sales accumulating to 1,734 units, 1,365 of which are comprised Vios' - the country's best selling vehicle.
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21 September 2011
Honda Cars Global City named as HCPI's 1st Green Dealer
Honda Cars Philippines Inc. Press Release
Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) recognizes Honda Cars Global City as its first certified Green Dealer. HCPI’s Green Dealership Program takes into account the dealership’s environmental initiatives in its sales operations, services, and parts. To acquire certification, dealer must effectively implement activities under its 2-step program.
Step 1 activities include waste management, recycling, basic safety, use of personnel protective equipment and compliance to legal requirements. Meanwhile, Step 2 activities include contribution to local community through CSR projects, energy and environmental conservation, chemical use and control, improved waste management system, improved recycling program and complete safety and personnel protective equipment.
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