EVAP recognized at 10th International EV Expo in Korea

THE Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) has been a driving force in promoting sustainable transportation solutions in the country

This commitment was further highlighted when its President, Edmund Araga, and Chairman, Rommel Juan, recently traveled to Jeju, Korea, to attend the 10th International Electric Vehicle Expo and celebrate the 8th anniversary of the Global Electric Vehicle Network (GEAN), headed by Chairman Daehhwan Kim.

The event provided an excellent platform for the EVAP to showcase the progress made in promoting electric vehicles (EVs) in the Philippines. It was also an opportunity for the organization to gain insights from other countries and to explore new technologies that could be implemented in the Philippines.

Araga and Juan were also joined by Dennis Chuah, President of the Electric Vehicle Association of Malaysia, in representing the Asian Federation of Electric Vehicle Associations (AFEVA) at the event. AFEVA is a regional organization that aims to promote the adoption of EVs in Asia. During the expo, Araga and Juan had the opportunity to meet with representatives from other EV organizations and exchange ideas on promoting EV adoption. They also had the chance to see the latest EV models and technologies on display at the expo.

One of the highlights of the event was the presentation of the GEAN award to Araga for his efforts as President of AFEVA in promoting sustainable transportation solutions in Asia. The award recognized Araga’s leadership and commitment to promoting EV adoption in the region.

The trip to Korea was a significant milestone for the EVAP and the Philippine EV industry. The event was a testament to the commitment of the EVAP to promoting sustainable and eco-friendly transportation solutions in the Philippines.

Suzuki Auto finds a home in Taguig

Jayson Ambata, Service Advisor of Changan Sta. Rosa Laguna and Ponciano De Jesus, Service Technician of Changan Heroes Hills will represent the Philippines at the First Changan Global Skills Competition this June at Changan International Corporation’s (CIC) home base in Chongqing, China.

Ambata and Ponciano, champions of the First Changan National Skills Competition, held March this year, proved their mettle and earned top scores at last April’s Regional Skills Competition, beating contenders from Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Pakistan, and Russia.

The Changan Global Skills Competition aims to recognize and showcase the skills and capabilities of top-performing Service professionals across the Changan global distributorship network. It also serves to inspire Service teams to strive for excellence in fulfilling the Changan customer promise of “Lasting Safety.”

“The fact that Changan International Corporation invited us to compete in their First Global Skills Competition signals our readiness in the area of Service to bolster Changan’s bid to accelerate its global expansion. After Sales is the backbone of our business and I am proud of the world-class teams who are driving it,” affirmed CMPI President and CEO Maria Fe Perez-Agudo.

New LEGO Vehicles make their rounds in Metro Manila

IT’S all in the details for LEGO® Vehicles, with every part and every piece coming together to recreate topnotch display models of iconic cars and motorbikes. Collectors and noncollectors alike can expect near-perfect replicas of the actual vehicles, from the overall design to the functionality of parts.

Discover the best vehicle gifts for anyone with a need for speed

The LEGO Vehicles has all your automobile interests covered — whether it’s letting younger LEGO fans explore the mechanics of vehicles or sprucing up your space with these topof-the-line display models. Featured in the line-up are replicas of iconic cars from all over pop culture, from the fast to the flashy, so you know you can never go wrong with choosing any of the following LEGO Vehicles set:

LEGO Technic 42154 22 Ford GT (SRP 8,999.00)

LEGO Technic 42153 Nascar Next

Gen Chevrolet Camaro (SRP 3,799.00)

LEGO Technic 42151 Bugatti Bollide (SRP 3,799.00)

LEGO Speed Champions 76917 2

Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline (SRP 1,799.00)

LEGO Speed Champions 76916

Porsche 963 (SRP 1,799.00)

LEGO City 60389 Custom Car Garage (SRP 3,799.00)

LEGO City 60383 Electric Sports Car (SRP 699.00)

From kids who love the speed of race cars, to serious hobbyists who want their set to be a perfect miniature of their favorite car, there’s a LEGO Vehicle for everyone! Rev up your collection with LEGO Vehicles

The LEGO Group is going full speed with mini-caravan events and a line-up of display model sets that will have you shifting gears to get to the nearest toy store!

From now until May 31, exclusive gifts will be available for purchases of LEGO Vehicles sets from PHP 3000 and up. Be transported to an auto haven where you can enjoy building with blocks and bricks, have your photos taken, and shop for your LEGO set of choice at LEGO Certified Store, Toys R Us, Toy Kingdom, and Toy Kingdom Express stores this whole month.

To learn more about the LEGO Group, check out www.bankeebricks. ph, follow the LEGO Certified Store on Facebook and Instagram, and BankeeBricks on Facebook & Instagram or visit the LEGO Certified Store nearest you.

Maserati Granturismo celebrated at Milan Design Week

MASERATI celebrated its new GranTurismo along with personalities from the world of fashion, showbiz, sport, and music at its new Milan retail store in the heart of Italy’s design capital. The Trident introduced its GranTurismo Launch Edition PrimaSerie 75th Anniversary along with three masterpieces—GranTurismo One Off Prisma and Granturismo One Off Luce, designed by Maserati Centro Stile, and Granturismo One Off Ouroboros conceived by the intrepid inspiration of Japanese street culture pioneer and friend of the Trident Hiroshi Fujiwara. Style pioneer and global brand ambassador David Beckham was in attendance to pay a personal tribute to the new GranTurismo, along with Japanese designer Hiroshi Fujiwara, Italian pianist and composer Dardust and Italian actress Matilda De Angelis who raised a glass and celebrated the Trident’s icon—first designed in 1947 to enhance the long-distance sports car par excellence.

The GranTurismo One Off Prisma is a refined work of craftsmanship, equipped with the Nettuno V6 internal combustion engine, dedicated to the heritage of this glorious car. The bodywork is made of a chromatic partnership consisting of 14 different colours—all painted by hand—and embellished with details of more than 8,500 letters hand-applied and hand-varnished one by one, making up the names of Maserati cars.

The GranTurismo One Off Luce is a statement of innovation and sustainability, featuring a full-electric Folgore engine, literally reflecting Maserati’s experimentation and constant research.

The outfit is an original chromatic mirrored monolith, engraved with a dynamic laser-etched pattern and painted in an almost absent colour that makes the contours of the car blend into its surroundings. The interiors are a hymn to the future as they are made street culture innovator Hiroshi Fujiwara, as his own creative interpretation of the contemporary GranTurismo in the full-electric Folgore version. Inspired by the ‘Ouroboros’, a gnostic symbol that expresses the unity of all things which never disappear but perpetually change form in an eternal cycle of destruction and recreation, Fujiwara conceived a one-of-a-kind car seamlessly blending distinctive design elements from a curated selection of Maserati from the past. nylon yarn—resulting in a unique aesthetic metamorphosis: the monochromatic blue interior reminds of the sea from which the sustainable material came from. The shapes of the seats are underlined also by the few graphics present on the central parts, lasered with gradient backing in contrast. The result is the two contrasting techniques, inside and outside: the mirror that almost hides the car and the laser that aims to create a strong and deep track of Maserati’s soul, technical performance, and astonishing beauty.

SUZUKI Philippines Inc. (SPH), the country’s pioneer compact car distributor, marked another significant milestone in the country with the opening of its latest 3S dealership in Taguig City.

Located strategically at 1050D Levi B. Mariano Ave. in Barangay Ususan, the new Suzuki Auto Taguig sits on a 1,130 square meter lot with a showroom that can accommodate three units. Service area, on the other hand, boasts of six bays to cater to any requirements. Customers and patrons of Suzuki can now go to Taguig City to purchase their favorite iconic cars, avail of after sales services and find spare parts at their own pace.

Following a long-standing partnership with Japanese brand Fragment, started in 2021, Maserati introduced the GranTurismo One Off Ouroboros, a virtual Fuoriserie GranTurismo designed by

Finally, the unmistakable allure of a limited edition like the GranTurismo Launch Edition PrimaSerie 75th Anniversary was showcased at the event. Made in four unique configurations, the total of 300 units – 75 for each version with an internal combustion engine, in Grigio Lamiera and Nero Cometa colours, and 75 for the electric Folgore version, in Rame Folgore and Blu Inchiostro hues —celebrates the quintessence of Italian luxury in terms of performance and stands as a testament to an ideal balance between beauty and functionality, without ostentation.

These show-stopping masterpieces, on four wheels or digital, embody Maserati’s legacy projected into the future and have been created within Fuoriserie, the Trident’s customisation programme, which allows clients to express their personality and creativity to design one-of-a-kind vehicles. Following the global preview at Milan Design Week, these works of art will travel across the world for a series of Maserati GranTurismo celebration events giving car enthusiasts the chance to experience them up close and personal.

This is Suzuki Philippines’ first 3S dealership in partnership with Zoomhub, Inc. The two companies, however, have collaborated initially to put up a satellite dealership in Bonifacio Global City in 2021 to reach out to more patrons in one of the emerging business hubs in the country.

“Suzuki Auto Taguig is a very welcome and much awaited addition to our current expansion program this year. Not only does it give us another location to showcase our cars and aftersales services, the dealership gave us better access and a formidable presence in the second most important business district in Metro Manila,” Norihide Takei, Suzuki Philippines’ Director and General Manager for Automobile, said during the unveiling of the new dealership.

For more information, you may check out any authorized Suzuki Auto dealerships nationwide or visit http://suzuki.com.ph/auto/.

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