HARI is awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Bureau of Customs for its invaluable contribution in advancing the country's collection performance as one of the Philippines' Top 5 Importers.

December

HARI is the first Hyundai distributor in the world to obtain the prestigious Hyundai Elite award as 10 of its dealers pass the Dealer Enhancement Program (D.E.P.) with a remarkable rate of 92%. This has earned HARI the moniker, "DEP Capital of the World".

 

HARI caps the year with a resounding 10.8% sales growth, scooping a market share of 5.5% over last year's 5.1%. From 6th post, HARI leaps one notch higher, wrapping up 2006 at Top 5 position.

 

To further its drive in advocating entrepreneurship in the country through the mobilization of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), HARI inks partnership with the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) headed by business magnate Jose A. Concepcion. The agreement highlights HARI's sponsorship of various GoNegosyo Expositions and its contribution of two units of Starex PRO vehicles in support of PCE's projects.

 

HARI's expansion is heralded with the addition of two more dealerships: Hyundai Abad Santos and Hyundai Sucat Road.

November

Hyundai General Santos is welcomed in the HARI dealer community.

October

HARI launches the PRO Negosyo movement, featuring the Starex PRO series, a progeny of the famed Starex family van. Through the PRO Negosyo movement, HARI aims to mobilize the business of Filipino entrepreneurs through quality and affordable Hyundai vehicles.

 

HARI adds Hyundai Lipa, Batangas to its roster of dealerships.

July

Hyundai Shaw Boulevard is added in HARI's Metro Manila dealer network.

June

Hyundai Laoag is added to HARI's growing provincial dealer community.

April

The Starex GRX CRDi bags the 2006 Autofocus People's Choice Award for Full Size Van, beating Toyota Hi-Ace, Mitsubishi Space Gear, Ford Chateau Wagon, and Kia Pregio.

March

HARI hosts the Hyundai Global Dealers Seminar at the Makati Shangri-La with over 200 delegates in attendance. HARI sweeps major awards:

 

2005 Asia Pacific Distributor of the Year

2005 Best Improved Market Share of the Year in the Asia Pacific

 

Car Awards Group, Inc. (CAGI) awards the Hyundai Getz with the 2005 Subcompact Car of the Year, topping popular brands such as Toyota Vios, Honda Jazz, Honda City, and Kia Picanto.

 

Hyundai Pasig is welcomed into the HARI dealer community.

February

HARI, through its socio-civic arm, the HARI Foundation, donates P2 Million to the Philippine government in support of the rehabilitation and reconstruction programs for southern Leyte, which has been previously ravaged by a massive landslide.

 

HARI further expands its dealership network by appointing Hyundai Otis and Hyundai San Pablo.