THE LATEST IN-CAR TECHNOLOGY Now in the Philippines Words by Arnel Doria
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lmost four decades ago, in 1983, the then vibrant local automotive industry took a deep hiatus as political and social instability brought the economy on the verge of a meltdown. Under a new government, the industry reawakened in 1987, with the signing of a new Car Development Program sparking optimism from both car makers and car buyers.
Then, new models with 16-valve engines were snapped up by the hungry market and, soon, carburetor engines were being replaced by more advanced fuel-sipping CPUs that controlled engine management. We’ve come a long way from those bygone days. In the 2018 GADGETS Magazine Mobility issue, we listed the top innovations being introduced in the latest generation of vehicles globally. It is very exciting to note that some of those technologies we listed in 2018 have made their way to the Philippines. Let’s take a closer look at the automotive technologies that Filipino motorists can now enjoy in the vehicles being offered in the local market.
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