2018 MIAS Plays “The Greatest Show From Hyundai”

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Hyundai Asia Resources Inc. (HARI), the Philippines’ official distributor of Hyundai passenger and commercial vehicles, is bringing “The Greatest Show From Hyundai” to this year’s Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) from April 5 to 8, 2018 at the World Trade Center.

MIAS is the biggest motor show in the country, which serves as a venue both for car buyers and car enthusiasts to witness the most-prized vehicles and latest technology from the country’s premiere auto makers.

Aside from participating in the MIAS, HARI is taking this chance to unveil The Greatest Show From Hyundai, a must-see spectacle scheduled on April 5, the opening day of the MIAS. This is composed of a series of heart-stopping performances dedicated to Hyundai’s Four Great Acts: the all-new Hyundai Veloster, the all-new Hyundai Santa Fe, the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, and the new Hyundai Kona. These models have never been seen in the country before.

The Greatest Show From Hyundai is HARI’s way of going beyond the conventional car shows, as well as staying true to HARI’s “Beats Per Minute” creative handle. By incorporating performances from the heart-thumping Korean Buganda drumbeaters, Douglas Nierras’ Powerdance, and even one of the country’s rock music pillars, Jett Pangan of The Dawn, The Greatest Show From Hyundai is set to welcome MIAS eventgoers with a bang. These performances, aside from the pocket activities scheduled for the whole duration of the 4-day auto show, will surely make hearts beat faster with excitement since they were tailor-fit to let eventgoers further familiarize themselves with the different personas of Hyundai’s Four Great Acts. To top it off, MIAS-exclusive discounts and freebies will be offered to interested Hyundai car buyers, thus allowing them to pump up their drive and get more out of life.

HARI President and CEO Ms. Ma. Fe Perez-Agudo graciously served as the key performer in the “Greatest Show From Hyundai” by introducing the Four Great Acts. According to her, “We have gone beyond measuring the Revolutions Per Minute, for this is the real revolution: to boost your Beats Per Minute with excitement, to let you get more out of life, and to give more power to your very own beating heart.”

Meet the four new powerhouses from The Greatest Show From Hyundai, get discounts and even freebies by dropping by the Hyundai booth from April 5 to 8, 2018 at the 2018 Manila International Auto Show. Visit hyundai.ph or follow Hyundai Philippines’ Facebook for more updates.

BMW Brings Pure Exhilaration to MIAS 2018.

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Explore grander adventures and exclusive offers at the biggest industry-led motor show in the country.

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (SMCACDC), the exclusive importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, is set to open a world of exhilaration as it joins this year’s Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). MIAS will be home to the latest models from BMW and BMW Motorrad, as well as rare and iconic BMW automobiles and motorcycles, from April 5-8 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

“Under the theme ‘Work and Play,’ we are proud to host an especially curated exhibit of some of the best models from BMW at the Manila International Auto Show 2018,” says Maricar Parco, SMCACDC President. “The models that we will present truly embody not only this year’s concept, but also our promise of ‘Sheer Driving Pleasure’ in every journey.”

Visitors of MIAS are in for a visual feast as sought-after driving machines from BMW will be on display. The All-new BMW X3, the M division progeny BMW M2, the elegant four-door BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé, the BMW S 1000 RR superbike, the urban dwellers’ favorite BMW G 310 R, and the first-ever BMW G 310 GS are among the exclusive highlights that will fuel the excitement.

Taking center stage and pumping additional adrenaline to the event will be a showcase of the most powerful letter in the world, the BMW M. BMW will unite the rich heritage of the brand’s celebrated performance division with present day innovations in precision and agility.

The first success story of BMW in motorsport and dubbed as one of the best supercars ever made, the only BMW M1 in the Philippines, will make a rare appearance that shouldn’t be one to miss. This will be complemented by a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with one of the limited 200 units of the BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition, which imbibes the latest motor racing technology and unique design that render it track-ready and an exceptional collector’s item.

Apart from the slew of vehicles, guests will be able to unlock a dynamic experience when they visit the BMW Pavilion. A chance to win limited BMW gifts await the young and young at heart while they indulge in the exclusive BMW Lifestyle range, which will feature merchandise at special rates.

BMW is inviting everyone to discover exhilaration at MIAS 2018 from April 5 to 8 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

For more information on BMW at MIAS 2018, visit the official Facebook page of BMW Philippines (BMW.Philippines).

GAZ Group Unveiled Three New Models at MIAS 2018

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GAZ GROUP, a leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles in Russia, presented a wide range of commercial vehicles at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS 2018). The company brought three new models to the Philippines: GAZelle NEXT chassis, GAZon NEXT and Sadko 4×4 medium-duty trucks. Already available in the market GAZelle NEXT minibus, GAZelle Next Citiline framed bus and Ural NEXT 6×6 heavy-duty trucks, shift bus and dumper, have been also presented at GAZ Group booths. All vehicles correspond to the Euro 4 eco-standard and are available in the Euro 5 standard.

The Manila International Auto Show is held every year and gathers under one roof the leading automobile brands presented in the Philippines. This year the event takes place on April 5-8 in World Trade Center Metro Manila exhibition center.

GAZ Group participates in the exhibition together with its local partners - Gazelle Motors Corp. a distributor of light commercial vehicles, and ConEquip Philippines Inc., a distributor of Ural vehicles.

“These units affirm GAZ Group’s commitment and interest to the Philippine market by initially introducing these vehicles out of its numerous line through Gazelle Motors,” Dr. Fernando L. Martinez, Gazelle Motors Chairman and Chief Executive, said.

He added, “These units demonstrate the versatility and flexibility of the vehicles produced by GAZ Group, as these vehicles could be configured to meet the different fleet requirements of local companies and industries as well as the comfortable and luxurious design preferences of individual customers.”

The GAZelle NEXT line is a line of light commercial vehicles combining excellent functionality and modern technical solutions. GAZelle NEXT vehicles are equipped with Cummins ISF 2.8L diesel engines. Engine displacement: 2.8 l, power: 150 hp, Maximum torque: 330 Nm.

GAZelle NEXT chassis is presented in a standard configuration with single-row cab. The NEXT base chassis allows to place over 300 special add-ons depending on business tasks. External parts of GAZelle NEXT cab are fully galvanized and treated with anticorrosion materials. Plastic side panels are installed on the vehicle. All joints and welds are protected with anticorrosion coatings and special sealants.

GAZelle NEXT minibuses can be effectively operated both as public transport (up to 17 passengers) and as corporate or tourist transport. The minibus design allows the transporting of passengers in comfort even if there are no vacant seats and passengers have to stand. Minibuses can be used to design various types of specialty vehicles, e.g.: public passenger transport, buses for transportation of disabled people, school buses, executive buses, airport shuttle buses.

GAZelle NEXT Citiline framed buses are noted for their shorter length and larger body width. Despite their small size, these buses can carry up to 19 passengers. Buses are equipped with comfortable passenger seats and handrails allowing passengers to move easily and safely along the interior. GAZelle NEXT Citiline buses have a large glass area.

In the hot summer months climate control systems with a dual-zone air conditioning and separate front and rear cooler control units, installed in GAZelle NEXT and GAZelle NEXT Citiline buses, provide a cool temperature inside the vehicles. Sliding windows and a hatch located on the roof ensure effective ventilation inside the passenger compartment.

GAZon NEXT is a new-generation medium-duty truck intended to transport cargoes both within the city and between cities. Vehicle load capacity is 5 tons, and gross weight is 8.7 tons. The vehicle is equipped with an efficient pneumatic brake system with disk brakes for front and rear wheels. Integral steering provides for high information capacity and good control upon the application of little effort on the steering wheel. The front suspension is equipped with extended springs, hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers and a stabilizer bar, thus providing a smooth and stable ride when driving at high speed. The cabin is made of galvanized steel, which has undergone double priming, while splashers and wheel arches are made of heavy-duty plastic, which provides a high level of protection against corrosion.

Simplicity of installing add-ons allows the creating of various modifications of special vehicles on the GAZon NEXT chassis, for example, dump trucks, multipurpose road maintenance vehicles, food and fuel storage tanks, repair cars and reach stackers. The vehicle is produced with two cabin versions: standard (3 seat) and double-row (seating for up to 7 passengers) as well as with two versions of the wheelbase – standard and extended. The vehicle is equipped with a YMZ-536 engine with 150 hp capacity and a 5-speed gearbox produced by the Yaroslavl Engine Plant.

Sadko all-wheel-drive medium-duty truck is well-known for its unique off-road qualities. The vehicle is popular among the armed forces of many countries, and resource and geology companies that operate in deserts, jungle and mountainous areas, to say nothing of forest and countryside regions. The vehicle is equipped with a powerful diesel engine, power steering, a comfortable two-seat cabin, easy-to-reach controls, a tire pressure control system and mechanically driven winch.

The Sadko vehicle chassis are widely used to place various special add-ons for a wide range of activities.

Two Ural NEXT all-wheel-drive medium-duty trucks with 6x6 wheel formulas are presented on a separate booth: shuttle bus and dump truck.

The Ural NEXT line is noted for the high reliability of assemblies and units, and its productivity and fuel efficiency. The vehicles are equipped with a YMZ-536 engine having 150 hp capacity and a 5-speed gearbox produced by the Yaroslavl Engine Plant. The engine is designed in accordance with the requirements of the Euro-4 emission standard.

Original frames with side rails made of alloy steel 10 mm thick are installed in Ural NEXT vehicles. The frame structure ensures a lower position of the dump platform for increased stability of the vehicle when driving in severe road conditions. Vehicle load capacity is also ensured by the structure of drive axles with hub-reduction final drive.

Transmission: mechanical, five-speed. Transfer box: mechanical, two-speed, with spur locking axle differential. All-metal front buffer with beveled cross section ensures improved “geometric” cross-country capacity of the vehicle when driving in severe road conditions.

These vehicles have a modern NEXT cabin, which provides ergonomics of the driver’s seat, as well as a high level of passive safety and convenient maintenance. Cabins are available in two versions: single-row cabin and a cabin with a berth. A cabin with a second row of seats will also be available in some modifications.

Ural NEXT all-wheel-drive shift bus is intended for transportation of people and working groups in off-road conditions. The vehicle is equipped with a flat body having right and left drop sides and a crane manipulator, making repair as well as loading and unloading operations convenient. The van body is made of insulated sandwich panels, and the compartment intended for transportation of people (8 passengers) is equipped with special seats and belts as well as an emergency escape and vent hatch. Ladder unit: positioned low for easy entry and exit of passengers. Side doors: with automatic lighting, passenger van windows: double-paned.

Ural NEXT all-wheel-drive dump truck is a multi-purpose vehicle to be used by utility service providers and at construction sites, as well as at large and small industrial enterprises. Various attachments can be placed on the chassis of this model. The total weight of the vehicles (without a trailer) amounts to 25 tons, which allows their use without exceeding the restrictions of technical regulations for loads on public roads.

Ural NEXT has a two-seat cabin with improved interior design, driver’s seat ergonomics, visibility and noise insulation. Driver’s and passenger seats: with pneumatic suspension. Cabin suspension: spring, with four shock absorbers, torsion-type transverse stabilizer. A mechanism with installed power steering is used in the steering control. The installed Hella optics is noted for its outstanding technical specifications and operational reliability.

GAZ Group (www.gazglobal.com) is one of Europe’s leading and Russia’s top producer of commercial vehicles, which exports to more than 40 countries worldwide. Group’s product portfolio includes light and medium-duty commercial vehicles, buses, heavy-duty trucks, powertrains, and car parts. GAZ Group is integrating into the international automotive industry through industrial partnerships with leading OEMs Volkswagen and Daimler. Motor vehicles produced by GAZ Group are powered by gasoline, diesel, gas or electric engines. The Company is engaged in the development of cutting-edge technologies such as vehicles with telematics, advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) and self-driving vehicles. GAZ Group operates 13 fully integrated production plants in Russia and has assembly facilities in Turkey and Kazakhstan.