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GWM Philippines closed the year 2023 with a bang by officially debuting the GWM Tank 300 off-road sport-utility vehicle (SUV). The Tank 300 had first been previewed locally in October 2023. It is the first five-door, off-road-oriented SUV in the Philippines in nearly two decades, representing a new foray for the Chinese automaker that has built its reputation for offering credible and well-priced alternatives to Japanese hybrid crossovers. Robust ladder-frame chassis Unlike other SUVs of this size, the Tank 300 uses a ladder-frame chassis with a 160mm by 130mm cross section. GWM Philippines said the new off-roader’s frame has a…
Manila, Philippines – Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), the nation’s leading provider of trucks, proudly announces its remarkable achievement of maintaining the number one position in the truck segment for 24 consecutive years. This significant milestone underscores IPC’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction in the automotive industry. In 2023, IPC secured a ”Triple Crown” finish topping all truck categories from CAT III, IV and V by selling a total of 4,838 units or 43% of truck market share, based on the combined report from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers…
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) officially unveils the highly anticipated All-New Mitsubishi Triton at the Bridgetowne Destination Estate on January 26, 2024. Right after the launch program for VIP guests which can also be witnessed live on MMPC’s official Facebook Page, the event will be open to public from January 26 afternoon to January 28, 2024. GET BEHIND THE WHEELS OF THE ALL-NEW TRITON During the 3-day event, guests can feast their eyes on the All-New Triton displays from 10:00am to 8:00pm. Guests may test drive the All-New Triton on the road to get a first-hand experience of its driving…
Sojitz G Auto Philippines Corporation (SGAP), the exclusive distributor of Geely vehicles in the country, views 2023 as a year of blessings, marked by a significant sales milestone and the appointment of a new General Manager for Vehicle Sales. Sales Milestone Achieved: A Testament to Success Welcoming Ferdinand “Ferdie” Lasan as the New General Manager for Vehicle Sales In a significant development for Geely Philippines, the company is poised for even greater prospects with the appointment of Ferdinand “Ferdie” Lasan as the new General Manager of the Vehicle Sales Department. This strategic move further solidifies the leadership team at Geely,…
Remains upbeat to further climb in 2024 industry rankings Chery Auto Philippines (CAP) concluded 2023 with a remarkable growth of 64% versus its 2022 sales performance. CAP recorded total sales of 3,600 cornering 1.2% share of the passenger vehicle segment*. “This previous year was a challenge for the automotive industry as the competition becomes tougher with more and more players especially China brands coming in. We attribute our success last year to the attractive sales and marketing promotions, flexible financing offers extended by our bank partners and the increasing confidence of the market towards our vehicles and aftersales support,”…
Manila Philippines – IC Automotive Inc., general distributor of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM Trucks in the Philippines shares 10 exhilarating reasons why the Jeep Grand Cherokee L is the perfect road trip companion. With its world-class styling and craftsmanship, the 5th generation Grand Cherokee L is Jeep Philippines’ flagship seven-seater SUV. Wearing its signature seven-slot grille that well represents Jeep, this elegantly designed model continues to be recognized as the brand’s most awarded SUV. Launched in the country last March 2023, the Grand Cherokee L is meticulously curated with its iconic and striking appearance, premium and functional interior, exhilarating…
Chery recently held the Q Power launch conference and introduced technological innovations and green energy to the automotive media in the Philippines. The conference aims to encourage more Filipinos to embrace energy-efficient, eco-friendly, and economically efficient travel. Present in the event were Mrs. Elaine, Brand Director of Chery Business Department; Suliang, Product Line Director; Mr. Young, General Manager of Philippines; YuJian, Chief Designer, representatives from four automotive media outlets, and guests from United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI). Climate change has accelerated the global energy transition. As an automobile industry with many production processes and a long industrial chain,…
Motoring Journalists Recognize Auto Industry CSR Initiatives Eight Platinum Driven To Serve awards were given out by the Society of Motoring Journalists (SPMJ) to recognize the ‘good deeds’ of automotive industry players in 2023. Foregoing the usual awarding ceremony, SPMJ officers scheduled personalized presentations at the offices of the awardees. For 2023, the Platinum Driven To Serve Awards were presented in four categories — education and training, road safety, environmental protection, and community development. The outstanding projects are as follows: Isuzu Philippines Corporation ISUZU HEART AND SMILE PROJECT Education and Training In 2008, Isuzu established a training center for automotive mechanics in…
Geely Philippines extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Geely Car Club Philippines (GCCPH), for the success of the G-Fest event held last December 03, 2023 at Abagan Ti Manila in Tagaytay. This momentous occasion was made more special with the support and attendance of Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) President and CEO Yugo Kiyofuji and other SGAP officers. The G-Fest became a celebration and testament of the strong partnership between Geely Philippines and GCCPH. Gratitude SGAP President and CEO Yugo Kiyofuji expressed his appreciation to GCCPH saying, “You are the ones who first believed in our brand, loved it, and…
Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP), the exclusive Geely distributor in the Philippines, proudly announces the appointment of Naoyuki Takeda as its incoming President and CEO, effective January 1, 2024. Takeda brings with him an extensive background and experience in the Philippine automotive industry, marking a pivotal moment in SGAP’s journey in the country’s fast-evolving automotive landscape. Takeda has been an integral part of the automotive sphere at Sojitz for quite a long time. As part of his recent assignment, he played a pivotal role at MMPC Auto Financial Services and JACCS Finance Philippines for over six years until 2022. His…