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KIA is set for CES 2019 with the Post-Autonomous Driving Era with AI-Based Real-Time Emotion Recognition Technology

Kia Motors will preview a range of new technologies developed for the post-autonomous driving era at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on Tuesday, January 8 through Friday, January 11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC),. Kia’s interactive ‘Space of Emotive Driving’ exhibit looks to a future when autonomous driving is the norm and priority is given to improving ...

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Ending the New Year with a New You: No More Excuses as Lalamove Helps Save your New Year’s Resolution

  Every time the new year rolls around, everyone decides to get up, make a resolution list, and work toward achieving their goals for the year…but while so many people take up the challenge, most tend to fail at some point within the year. Luckily, Lalamove is here to help keep you on track until you complete your resolution! A ...

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Land Cruising Mount Bromo

  It was around midnight when my wife Shawie and I got into our hotel room in Malang, East Java, Indonesia. We have been traveling for what seems like a whole day and we were bushed. We left home before dawn to beat the early morning Metro Manila traffic to get to the airport and catch our two-and-a-half-hour flight to ...

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A Tribute to the World’s First Production Family Hatchback

As we welcome 2019, we take a look back to almost 54 years ago when a French automaker introduced a new innovative body style that would change how family cars are made. The Renault 16 (R16) was introduced in 1965 to augment the Renault product line which included small cars like the Renault 4 and Renault Dauphine. The R16 was designed to replace the larger ...

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The Porsche Experience Centre Sepang looks back at a successful 2018

Sepang, Malaysia. The Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) Sepang enjoyed 2018 as its most successful year ever with an unprecedented number of track days as well as a record number of participants coming through its doors. From 41 track days, PEC Sepang welcomed 668 participants and more than 800 visitors, making the facility the main hub for the Porsche Experience in ...

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The Balesin Experience made more memorable with the FOTON Traveller

The Balesin Island Club is one of the ultimate, luxurious VIP vacation spots in the Philippines. Located in the pristine waters of Lamon Bay, in the quiet town of Pollilio, Quezon Province, the Alpha Land-owned 500-hectare exclusive island boasts of classical and world-class architectures, pristine white sands, and clear waters. Huddled amid its flora and fauna are villages inspired by ...

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2019 GAC Motor GA8: Redefining the Premium Sedan

What would you do if your heart says “Long Wheelbase Premium Luxury Sedan” (like the Audi A8, BMW 7 Series, Lexus LS or Mercedes-Benz S-Class) but your wallet says “Premium Sedan” (like the Honda Accord, Mazda 6, Nissan Altima, or Toyota Camry)? What would you do if you want the luxury of a spacious backseat but your bank account won’t ...

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Long Term Tests: Reminiscing by the Numbers

As we were about to conclude the series of long term test reports on our 2016 Suzuki Ciaz 1.4 GLX A/T, we stopped to reminisce about our former long term test vehicles. We felt that a comparison was in order – not to compare absolute results – but just to see how gas mileages have evolved since we started our ...

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Dream Car Lottery

Sometime in October 2018, when the Philippine Lotto 6/58 grand prize exceeded a billion pesos, I had a dream that my wife Shawie won it. She gave me P50M to spend on cars and I immediately went on a shopping spree. I always wanted a Porsche so I went to the PGA Cars showroom along EDSA in Greenhills, San Juan, ...

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Toyota develops “Total-care Service” Designed for Ride-hailing Companies

Last December 18, Toyota Motor Corporation announced Total-care Service, a pioneering set of mobility services specially designed for ride-hailing companies. Working with these companies, the Total-care Service enables Toyota to leverage onboard telematics data, using a shared information platform addition to providing services such as fleet management, automotive insurance, and vehicle maintenance packages. With these services, Toyota aims to expand ...

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