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December 11, 2023

Geely Philippines Appoints New President And CEO

Geely is starting a new chapter in the Philippines with the official appointment of a new President and CEO of distributor Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) effective January 1, 2024. Naoyuki Takeda (left in lead photo) brings with him an extensive background and experience in the Philippine automotive industry, making him the person to steer Geely in the right direction amidst the fast-evolving automotive landscape.

Astara PH Appoints Arlan Reyes As Head Of Peugeot And JMC

Astara has appointed Arlan Reyes as the brand head for JMC and Peugeot in the Philippines.

Pent Up Demand, Easier Access To Financing Push New Car Sales Up 18.6 Percent In October

Philippine new car sales saw an 18.6 percent increase last October compared to the same month in 2022 based on the latest joint CAMPI-TMA report. This brings the total number of new vehicle sales to 352,971 units, putting the industry on track to a full recovery versus pre-pandemic levels.

Astara Is Now The Official Distributor Of JMC Pickup Trucks In The Philippines

Astara bags another brand for the Philippine market: JMC. One of the world’s leading mobility companies, and the exclusive distributor of GAC Motor and Peugeot, is now the exclusive importer of JMC’s pickup trucks.

Ford Philippines Delivers 42 Percent Sales Growth In Nine-Month Retail Performance

Ford Philippines sustained its strong retail performance for the first nine months of the year, with the Ford Ranger, Territory, and Everest driving overall sales.

Omoda and Jaecoo PH Signs 10 Dealer Partners

Leading up to its official launch (now moved to the first half of 2024), Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines (O&J) signed up 10 dealer groups to serve as their pioneering dealers in the country.

Meet Dongfeng Motors' New Dealer Partners

Legado Motors, Inc., timed its dealer conference with its fifth anniversary as it sought potential dealer groups to invest in its newest brand: Dongfeng Motors.

GAC Motor Achieves Record October Sales

GAC Motor Philippines accelerates its sales streak with another record month in October. The company announced its best-ever October performance with total retail sales soaring 523 percent year-over-year to 268 units based on the latest CAMPI-TMA report.

Winners And Losers Of September 2023 Philippine New Car Sales Revealed

With some personnel changes over at CAMPI’s secretariat committee, it took us a while to get the September 2023 new car sales breakdown for the Philippine market. But as they say, better late than never.

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) Is Appointed As KG Mobility (Formerly SsangYong) Exclusive Distributor

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) proudly announces its appointment as exclusive distributor of South Korean auto brand KG Mobility in the Philippines. The distributorship was formalized between both organizations in mid-Q3 2023 and, with the establishment of KG Mobility Philippines (KGM PH,) TCCCI’s adds yet another esteemed car brand to its stellar portfolio.

Ford PH Has Sold Over 15,000 Next-Generation Rangers

The next-generation Ford Ranger has reached its 15,000th customer milestone, only fourteen months after it was launched in the country alongside the next-generation Everest.

New Car Sales Jumped 21.6 Percent In August; Most Chinese Car Brands Slump

New car sales in the Philippines jumped 21.6 percent in August compared to the same period last year. Based on the report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA), new vehicle sales reached 36,714 units compared to 30,185 units in the same month last year.

GAC Motor Has Sold Over 1,000 Vehicles In The Philippines So Far This Year

Astara Philippines, the official distributor of GAC Motor vehicles in the country has announced an important sales milestone: they’ve managed to move their 1,000th unit.

Ramon Ang Understands Ferrari Owners And That Makes Him The Man To Lead Their PH Success

Adorning the walls of Velocità Motors’s second floor office are a series of Ferrari cars—both classic and modern. As Ramon S. Ang, the president and CEO of Ferrari’s new exclusive Philippine importer and distributor, he immediately proceeded to name each one of them.

Italian luxury sportscar manufacturer Ferrari has officially appointed Velocità Motors Inc. (VMI), a unit under conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC), as its new sole authorized importer and distributor in the Philippines.

New Motorcycle Sales Hit Almost A Million In H1 2023

The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA), composed of four prominent manufacturers Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha, achieved a collective sales milestone with 932,220 units sold during the first half of 2023, spanning January to July. This achievement signifies a notable 4.6 percent surge compared to the same period last year, which saw sales totaling 890,720 units.

Astara PH Announces Leadership Changes

Astara Philippines, the exclusive distributor of GAC Motor and Peugeot announces significant changes to its executive team effective September 1.

Globe, Ayala Corporation, Gogoro Announce Joint Venture For Electric Scooters, Battery Swapping Network

Globe’s 917Ventures Inc., Ayala Corporation, and Gogoro have formalized their partnership with the establishment of a joint venture: Gogoro Philippines Inc. (Gogoro Philippines). The JV aims to deliver clean and sustainable mobility utilizing Gogoro’s electric two-wheel vehicles and open battery swap network.

GAC Motor PH Adds AWD To GS8 Mid-Sized SUV For P 2.648M*

Coinciding with GAC Motor Philippines’ 276 percent year-on-year sales growth, the Chinese carmaker has previewed its newest flagship SUV: the GAC GS8 2.0T AWD.

Inchcape Takes Over Distributorship Of Changan In The Philippines

Inchcape, the leading global automotive distributor, announced today that it has been appointed by Changan International Corporation (“Changan”) to distribute Changan vehicles in the Philippines. The distributorship will be operated by Inchcape Philippines, a joint venture between Inchcape and the CATS Group of Companies.

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