Thoroughly modern, but with traditional and distinctly Korean elements
Are you considering a Korean car brand?
It looks like Hyundai and Kia are doing relatively well outside South Korea's borders.According to the Korea Automobile and Mobility Association (KAMA), South Korean auto exports are poised to grow by 5.4% this year. This, after the country's
by Drei Laurel
Is it a pale simulation of the real thing, or a whole new level of driving fun?
Several Hyundai engineers tell me they were reluctant to join the Ioniq 5 N project. They're petrolheads. Mind you, that makes them just the right people to do it. Their i20N and i30N models are prime examples of how a great
by Paul Horrell
The evolution of the car dealer
Car dealerships in the Philippines have remained mostly the same since automotive brands came back in the late '80s. Clean, well-lit, and functional, they were never glamorous or classy places to hang out in. They never had to be.Car dealers
by Dinzo Tabamo
This spot is a must-visit in South Korea
I recently took a trip with Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) to South Korea to witness this year's Seoul Mobility Show. We had a jam-packed itinerary, with one activity scheduled after the other.On the day we visited the show, we
It looks like a solid Camry and Accord challenger
Hyundai has been continuously upping its design game as of late. Just have a gander at models like the Staria, the Grandeur, and even the Accent, then tell us what you think of those looks. It's been happening at a pretty
Congratulations
Last year was a pretty big one for Kia Philippines, with the company being able to post a sizable 34% annual sales increase while the auto industry recovered from COVID-19. That's noticeably higher than the local market's average 26%
by Drei Laurel
The new chairman says the current name has a “painful image”
Korean carmaker SsangYong was in quite a tough spot at the height of the pandemic. It defaulted on P2.6 billion loan payments and filed for court receivership at the end of 2020.In late 2022, however, things started to turn around
Did you miss anything this week?
This thing has one distinct advantage
To be honest, if we purchased vehicles solely for getting around, not as many motorists would be throwing premiums at midsize SUVs and pickups. Instead, most of us would be behind the wheel of something like this.What is it? This tiny
by Drei Laurel
Did you miss anything?
Anyone else miss this thing?
The Kia Soul? Sure, the thing wasn't everyone's cup of tea, but it was still a bummer to see it leave the Philippine market and we still kind of miss the quirky little runabout to this day.The good news
by Drei Laurel
Another mega bridge in the works?
The infrastructure just keeps on coming. More good news comes out of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) today as the agency has just announced a new multi-billion-peso loan for the 32km Panay-Guimaras-Negros (PGN) Island Bridges
by Drei Laurel
Thank god it doesn’t snow here
Well, this should be a chilling sight for car lovers who reside in warmer climates. Footage posted by the South China Morning Post on its official YouTube channel shows a fresh batch of vehicles arriving frozen at a port in Russia a
by Drei Laurel
A look we can get behind
Kia has really stepped up its design game since it revamped its branding over a year ago. Since then, we've seen stunners like the EV6 and the all-new Sportage show off the carmaker's new aesthetics. Now, add the next-
by Drei Laurel
*The price in its home market of Korea
Earlier this month, Hyundai caught our attention with the reveal of a brand-new mini SUV called the Casper. It's a promising little thing with a fun design and an ultra-compact form factor that would be perfect for urban driving
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Limited to just two units
A Lamborghini is a pretty big deal no matter what corner of the globe you're in. In some markets, however, there's more weight to the Italian supercar badge than in others.Have a look at South Korea, for example. Lamborghini'
by Drei Laurel
Think we’ll ever see autonomous PUVs in the PH?
Imagine the perfect PUV driver: He drives at manageable speeds, he's punctual, and perhaps most important, he always checks his side mirrors before making a move. Does he exist around these parts? Possibly. Though we reckon there aren't enough of
by Drei Laurel
They’re also being prioritized for vaccination
Just how serious is the ongoing global automotive chip shortage? In South Korea, those working to procure auto chips are being prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination and will no longer be required to undergo quarantine.According to a recent report by Nikkei
by Drei Laurel
It’s been a tough year for the Korean carmaker
While it's been a tough year for all automotive manufacturers across the industry, some carmakers have been hit far worse by this pandemic than most. SsangYong Motor, for example, has now had to file for court receivership according to a Reuters
Deployment is scheduled for 2024
Another car manufacturer is beefing up its presence in the military. This time it's Kia, which has announced plans to develop a new platform for next-generation military vehicles.In a statement, the car manufacturer shared that it will begin manufacturing
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