Honda unveils the Click 125i

Join the revolution as Honda unveils the new Click 125i. This is the first model to be equipped with eSP, the brand’s newly-developed 125cc global engine for scooters. This engine ensures improve durability, noise-reduction and high fuel efficiency.

The Honda Click 125i also sports the Idling Stop, a premium feature that automatically turns off the engine when stationary after 3 seconds and restarts when the throttle is opened. This feature delivers an enhanced fuel-efficiency of up to 58.9km per liter.

In terms of brake, the Honda Click 125i boasts a Combined Brake System that provides control, convenience and a greater sense of confidence for the driver. It distributes the brake force to rear and front wheels through the left brake lever.

The Honda Click 125i is available in Pearl Horizon White, Asteroid Black Metallic, and Candy Rosy Red for only Php 87,000.

Honda CR-Z Launched


Long wait is over,?
The New Honda has arrived

August 5, 2013 – Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda?s automobile business unit in the Philippines officially lets driving excitement soar high as it welcomes the All New CR-Z, Sport Hybrid Coupe at the NBC Tent in Taguig City; taking cue from the Filipino market?s enthusiastic reaction when the CR-Z MUGEN concept was first shown.

Mr. Tatsuya Natsume, President and General Manager, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.

According to HCPI?s President and General Manager, Mr. Tatsuya Natsume, Honda felt the market?s strong desire for a sport hybrid coupe to be available here in the Philippines. The letters?CR-Z stands for ?Compact Renaissance Zero?,?which represents Honda?s commitment to go back to the point of origin (zero) to take on the challenge to create a new compact car without being bound by the values of traditional coup?s. ?It is my privilege to be able to bring this product to the Philippines. With this product we aim to provide an unparalleled driving experience and rest assured we heard what Filipinos want from Honda. The New Honda has arrived,? Natsume said. The Honda CR-Z is poised to create a new definition to mobility; successfully balancing sporty and eco.

The All New CR-Z uses a?1.5-liter i-VTEC engine?as the main source of power with an?electric motor, Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA).?Efficiently combining these two, Honda was able to create a new value for the Honda brand through a?sport hybrid coupe for a new era.?This combination enables drivers to have a responsive and exciting driving experience; thus achieving excellent fun-to-drive performance and exceptional fuel efficiency.

The unique combination of the two ideas sport and hybrid is something very unique to the CR-Z and to be able to fully demonstrate these opposing ideas,?Honda developed two systems:?3-Mode?Drive System and?Plus?Sport?System.

3-MODE DRIVE SYSTEM AND PLUS-SPORT SYSTEM

Honda introduced the??3-Mode Drive System?; this system lets the driver?choose whether the hybrid system will be used for added performance, or for efficiency. With a push of a button, it allows drivers to?freely shift to SPORT, NORMAL or ECON modes?for different driving style and / or driving situations. The system applies integrated control over the engine?s Drive by Wire, motor assist, CVT shift management, Electric Power Steering and air conditioner.

In SPORT mode, the vehicle uses the IMA system in order to provide extra power, while at the same time making the throttle pedal more sensitive to driver inputs. Meanwhile, in ECON mode, the IMA system assists more by limiting the amount of fuel used by the engine in order to achieve better efficiency. In NORMAL mode the driving performance and fuel economy are balanced.

Honda further pushes the envelope as the All New CR-Z now has an additional selection ??the Plus-Sport System or S+ Button.? This Plus-Sport system?uses the charge from the battery to power the electric motor?and give an?additional boost in acceleration?that is comparable to a 3.0L V6 engine enabling more responsive acceleration to achieve additional fun and excitement while driving.

The all new CR-Z is capable of delivering maximum power of?136 ps @ 6600 rpm?and maximum torque of?19.4 kg-m?for the 6-speed manual transmission and?135 ps @ 6600 rpm?and maximum torque of?17.4 kg-m?for the Continuously Variable transmission (CVT 7-speed mode with paddle shifters).

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR FEATURES

In order to create a sportier look, Honda designed the CR-Z with low vehicle height, a wide stance, and short vehicle length that projects a sporty image. This, while at the same time providing?2+2 passenger capacity, with a rear bench that features a?one-touch fold down system?that creates a cargo area with sufficient space to fit two golf bags.

Furthermore, the interior of the CR-Z aims for each occupant to feel a sense of excitement when inside the vehicle, which is why an advanced design for the instrument cluster was utilized, matched with high quality materials for the instrument panel. The?sporty bucket type front seats?featuring a?black and red color combination?give stability and comfort to the passengers.

One of Honda?s primary thrusts includes comprehensive methodology to vehicle safety. For one?s peace of mind, the All New CR-Z is packed with?driver and assistant SRS airbags, side airbags with occupant position detection system, curtain airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), vehicle stability assist (VSA) and hill start assist.

CR-Z OPTIONS AND PRICING

?The arrival of the CR-Z means a lot to Honda, we feel that this particular model was able to connect to Filipinos. Since then, we thought of giving each customer a more personal approach in choosing his CR-Z and decided to offer?3 feature-packed variants, 2 transmission options and 6 colors,? Natsume said. The?Standard model?is equipped with projector-type HID headlights, LED park lights, front fog lights, rain sensing front wipers, LED taillights, intermittent rear windshield wiper and 17? alloy wheels. HCPI is also offering the?CR-Z Modulo variant?equipped with Carbon Fiber finish under spoiler set, ducktail-type tailgate spoiler and Modulo emblem. And for the first time, HCPI is introducing a?CR-Z MUGEN variant?which is equipped with under spoiler set, MUGEN front grille, wing-type tailgate spoiler, MUGEN light-weight 17? alloy wheels, MUGEN exhaust system, Aero Illumination (LED Daytime Running Lights), rear fog lights, carbon fiber mirror cover and shift knob (for manual transmission only), MUGEN emblem and MUGEN floor mats.

Crafted to deliver an unparalleled driving experience and exceptional fuel efficiency, the Honda CR-Z is available with the following suggested retail prices:

Standard (Manual Transmission)???????????? Php 1,390,000

Standard (CVT with Paddle Shifters)?????? Php 1,480,000

Modulo (Manual Transmission)??????????????? Php 1,470,000

Modulo (CVT with Paddle Shifters)????????? Php 1,560,000

MUGEN (Manual Transmission)????????????? Php 1,860,000

MUGEN (CVT with Paddle Shifters)??????? Php 1,950,000

The All New CR-Z is available in six exciting colors, including White Pearl, Crystal Black, Polished Metal, Milano Red, Premium Golden Purple Pearl and an exclusive color for the CR-Z the Turquoise Blue. With various choices available, the CR-Z offers a more personal Honda spirit of mobility bound to make every journey fun and enjoyable.

Interested customers can reserve the All New CR-Z in any of the 28 authorized Honda dealerships nationwide. For more details and up to date information about the CR-Z, visit?www.hondaphil.com.?

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Super cool messaging app LINE launches in Philippines

February 14, 2013 ??? Manila, Philippines — official Philippine launch of messaging app LINE.

Valentine’s day is quite memorable for me this 2013. ??While couples are floating in love on their dates and romantic getaways, I was drooling and in awe of the LINE apps presented during their press conference/Philippine launch here in Manila.

Yes, it is indeed true! LINE apps are paving their way to stardom in PH as they aim to reshape networking for PCs, smartphones??and tablets running on Android, Blackberry, iOS, and Windows operating systems.

 

Eversince NHN corporation, Korea’s premier Internet company, first introduced LINE in 2011, the app has already surpassed the 110 million user milestone. With that status, LINE has ranked no.1 in 41 countries in the free app category.

?????????????And what’s not to love?

LINE, as the world’s leading mobile messenger app, offers local and international free messaging, voice call and group messaging. They have also integrated social network elements such as stickers, emoticons and several other really cool LINE family apps such as LINE games, LINE camera and many more.

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??I’m really glad that LINE tapped into the Philippine market, recognized by their executive HyunBin Kang as the world’s text-messaging capital. I will not be surprised if they will soon be partnering up with talented Filipinos and Pinoy companies. ??They might discover my doodles and line it up in their sticker app (I’m in ambitious mode, yeah! Haha)

But who knows really, now that the famous mobile messenger app LINE is in the Philippine market, there are indeed tons of possibilities and opportunities not just for its users but also for its future Pinoy partners. And as knowledgeably explained by the LINE executives Jin-woo Lee and HyunBin Kang, the rapid growth of LINE shows how it is really easily loved by its users.

 

Endearing LINE characters Moon, Brown, Cony and James

To start loading the LINE apps, check out their LINE site. Start downloading it now, and be amazed too!

Special thanks to Ms. Airra for an unforgettable and techy valentines day!

ASUS MeMO Pad ME172v Now Available in Metro Manila

ASUS MeMO Pad ME172v, Asus’ 7-inch budget tablet is now available in Metro Manila

Running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS, the ASUS MeMo Pad is powered by a VIA WM8950 CPU with an 8GB internal storage and up to 32GB MicroSD support. The ASUS MeMo Pad also sports 10-point multi-touch display and a ??1MP front camera.

The ASUS MeMo Pad has a SRP of Php 6,995 and is available in ??Cherry Pink, Titanium Gray and Sugar White. Now, this is better than getting a cheap china tablet.

Check out ASUS Philippines’ website and Facebook page for more??

 

Enjoy Streaming with Sony SRS-BTV5 Wireless Speaker

It surely does look like a ball, maybe the size of a golf ball, but, there’s more to it than meets the eyes.

sony white speaker
With the new Sony SRS-BTV5 bluetooth wireless mobile speaker, be able to wirelessly stream your music, video clips and movies. You can hum along to the tunes as it is freely aired in the room and even share the laugh and experience with your pals.

Surely looks sleek. A perfect match for your Sony gadgets or bluetooth smartphones, tablets and laptops, Iphone and Ipad — name it all as long as it has the bluetooth functionality. You can also use it as a speakerphone when a call comes in, and many people can join in the call with the built-in microphone that it has. It surely has an edge compared to its competitor bluetooth speakers. Should you have an NFC on your gadget, then they are made for each other — they will have an instant connection.

Check more of its specs here. And yes, it’s already available in the Philippine market. Go to Wigdet City to get a hold of this nifty gadget!