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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…
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that the all-new Triton one-ton pickup truck has earned a maximum five-star rating in the 2023 ASEAN NCAP, a comprehensive safety performance assessment for new vehicles in the ASEAN region. The all-new Triton features the high-rigidity RISE body that both absorbs energy and minimizes cabin deformation in the event of a crash, as well as seatbelts and seven SRS airbags designed to provide high levels of occupant protection. To ensure preventive safety performance, all models are standard equipped with safety features such as the Active Stability Control that prevents skidding and the Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)…
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) announces a series of exclusive promotions and a special preview for the All-New Triton, making it the perfect time for customers to reserve the new Mitsubishi pick-up truck. Prior to its official launch in January, the All-New Triton is available for pre-booking from October 20, 2023 until January 25, 2024. The pre-booking announcement is paired with irresistible promotions and deals to make things more exciting. All customers who reserve during the pre-booking period will be eligible for all exclusive promotions listed below. 15% All-In Downpayment Secure your All-New Triton with a minimal downpayment through…
The recently concluded Japan Mobility Show gave the attendees a glimpse of the general direction of the auto industry in the coming years and the future looks bright indeed as most of the participants displayed electric powered vehicles. Take Isuzu Motors Limited for example, Japan’s leading truck maker, together with UD Trucks Corporation showed the next step that the company is taking via its theme, Innovation for you – Accelerate the Future of Transport” which emphasizes Isuzu’s vision of mobility society in the future. The futuristic corporate theme is perfectly seen in the company’s sprawling booth at the Tokyo Big…