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Hyundai Accent
Surprise and delight the customer" may be a common marketing goal these days, but it’s unusual to find a car that genuinely fits the bill. After all, we expect a Porsche to be fast and an Expedition to have enough room for two basketball teams. During the six weeks of testing for Car of the Year 2006, one vehicle stands out in my mind long after the dust has settled on the roads of Forest Hills, and it takes the bulbous shape of the new Hyundai Accent CRDi.
Civic wins ‘Best in Class’ awards
Honda’s quality design and manufacturing, and advanced performance and styling were recognized by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). With Honda vehicles claiming the top pick in each of two key categories, Canadians can confidently rely on AJAC’s objective evaluation process when selecting the best new economy car and best new sports car.
AAP programs initiate road safety culture
A culture of road safety has become a major thrust of the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) as the national auto club prepares to celebrate its 75th year this May.
Ford joins ‘pawikan’ protection drive
ord Group Philippines recently approved a P150,000 environment grant to protect the giant turtles (pawikan) in Laiya town, Batangas. The grant was part of the Ford Conservation and Environmental Program to support initiatives to help protect the environment.
Rangers for Leyte relief operations
Ford Group Philippines recently donated two Ford Ranger 4x4 pickups to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as its contribution to the Leyte landslide relief efforts in a simple ceremony at the car manufacturer’s Sta. Rosa, Laguna plant.
2006 Ford Escape Hybrid: California on a green vehicle
ince its introduction in the US in July 2004, customer demand for the Escape Hybrid has been overwhelming. Reports say Ford initially sold 4,000 Hybrids and is expected to build 20,000 more at the end of the year. Ford is targeting to sell 250,000 units by 2010.
Software solutions to traffic congestion
It came as a bit of surprise to us that the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Traffic Engineering Center has a computer software that can virtually recreate city streets and simulate traffic conditions.
Loeb wins Rally Mexico
Sebastien Loeb took his first victory of the 2006 World Rally Championship season at Rally Mexico, after having been shut out for the first two races of the season. The Kronos Citroen Xsara WRC driver secured the win with a margin of 48.9 seconds over Subaru’s Petter Solberg.
Edwards sets fastest time in Catalunya; brings home BMW Z4
During a wet session, American rider Colin Edwards won the 2006 BMW M Award at the MotoGP Official Test held on the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona last week. Setting the fastest time of the day, the Camel Yamaha Team rider took home a brand new BMW Z4 M Roadster as prize.
Dungca, Bartolome rule Nueva Ecija 4x4 Challenge
Omer Dungca and Noel Bartolome Jr. bested almost 40 rivals to rule their respective classes in the 2006 Nueva Ecija 4x4 Challenge, sanctioned by the Luzon 4x4 Federation and sponsored by Petron Rev-X and Silverwind, held at the Barangay Valdefuente in Cabanatuan City.
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