BANGKOK, THAILAND -- General Motors announced seasoned executive Hector Villarreal as President of GM Southeast Asia, effective immediately. Villarreal will be based in Bangkok, Thailand. Mr. Villarreal has been appointed to lead the important region of Southeast Asia following the retirement of Ian Nicholls after 27 years of distinguished service with GM.

LAST JUNE 13, the Hyundai Dream Centre Philippines (HDCP) held its second graduation ceremony for automotive technology scholars at the Hyundai Logistics Center in Calamba, Laguna. Forty-three young men and women received their graduation certificates after receiving a world-class education in automotive tech and servicing, customer communication, and work preparedness.

ISUZU Philippines Corp. (IPC) unveiled its PUV-X program that provides the optimum “Isuzu Advantage” for its public utility vehicle (PUV) stakeholders and users at the recently concluded Philippine Bus & Truck 2019 Expo held over the weekend at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City.

WHAT BEGAN in 2016 as a regional deal has now evolved into an international alliance, as MG and top-flight English football club Liverpool FC have taken their partnership to the global level. This collaboration is expected to deliver mutual brand growth and awareness for both esteemed parties in several key regions around the world.

IT’S CLEARLY boiling down to a question of when, not if.

THE ASSOCIATION of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. (AVID) sold 43,333 units in the first six months of the year, a slight 1% increase versus the same period in 2018. In the second quarter of 2019 alone, AVID reached a total of 21,134 units -- a 5% increase versus Q2 2018.

WHEN CAN it be said that a vehicle captures the essence or “DNA” of its manufacturer? When it sets new benchmarks for quality and value? When it becomes a leader in its segment, selling many millions around the globe?

MOST CAR MODELS that come with various engine displacements or seating configurations usually have substantially higher prices for the variants with the larger engine size or greater seating capacity.

SUZUKI PHILIPPINES, Inc., the country’s pioneer subcompact car distributor, takes this year’s Suzuki Auto Festival nationwide. The series of exhibits will be held in various SM Supermalls nationwide bringing the Suzuki award-winning cars and the Suzuki Way of Life even closer to more Filipinos.

BENTLEY PHILIPPINES recently celebrated the British marque Bentley’s 100 founding years, marking a heritage of crafting the finest luxury vehicles in its class.

GET the biggest deals on a Ford SUV this July in the form of bigger cash discounts and lower all-in down payment deals available for the Ford EcoSport, Ford Explorer or Ford Everest.

GRAB, Southeast Asia’s leading super app, has unveiled the improved offerings of its flagship transport line -- GrabCar Premium, by giving passengers more value for their journey -- through better cars, better drivers, and better travel experience.