Dealership Updates

Filipino excellence took center stage as Toyota Motor Philippines Corp (TMP) secured another prestigious win at the 2025 Toyota Asia Pacific Skills Contest (Aspac) held recently at Toyota Motor Thailand’s Ban Pho Plant in Chachoengsao Province. Eduardo Lazo Jr of TMP’s manufacturing division emerged as the top performer, earning the gold medal in the highly […]

By Aries B. Espinosa In a move that signals a dramatic strategic shift, Ayala’s automotive arm, ACMobility, is ending its 35-year dealership operations with Honda Cars Philippines Inc (HCPI) effective Jan. 1, 2026. This isn’t an isolated event, but the latest and most significant step in a clear pattern of divestment, following the group’s recent

Marking six decades of continuous service to the Bacolod community, Isuzu Philippines Corp (IPC), in partnership with Southern Auto Mart and Trading Corp (SAMTC), unveiled Sept. 1 the newly refreshed Isuzu Bacolod dealership—now upgraded to reflect the brand’s Isuzu Outlet Standard (IOS) design philosophy. The grand opening capped off a week-long celebration that began with

In its first full year of transformation since launching on March 1, 2024, ACMobility is already being recognized on both local and global stages for reshaping the future of mobility. In 2025 alone, the company has achieved an impressive series of milestones. At the HR Excellence Awards held in Manila last August, ACMobility was honored

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), together with Toyota Marilao Bulacan Inc, has recently commenced the development of a new service center, marking a significant milestone in the dealership’s expansion to continuously provide convenience and excellent quality service to its growing customers. The upcoming facility, located along MacArthur Highway in Barangay Abangan Norte, is designed to deliver

Inchcape Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Changan in the country, is set to open 5 new dealerships across Luzon from the second half of 2025 to the first half of 2026, a move that signals the brand’s continued momentum and deepening presence in the region. The expansion reflects Inchcape’s strategic commitment to bringing Changan’s innovative

Laus Auto Group recently announced the appointment of Froilan G. Dytianquin as its new managing director for its automotive group. The appointment reinforces the group’s commitment to strong, experienced leadership as it drives further local and regional expansion that deepens partnerships with leading automotive brands. Dytianquin brings with him over 30 years of experience in

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp (SMCACD), the exclusive distributor of BMW vehicles in the Philippines, has appointed Jacob Ang as its new president effective Sept. 1. He takes over from Spencer Yu, who has led BMW Philippines as president for 7 years. Ang steps into the role at a time when demand for premium vehicles

Ford Philippines was recently listed as one of the country’s top 50 brands in 2025. The rankings were developed by global media giant Campaign with research firm Pureprofile, with the study spanning 6 key Southeast Asian markets: Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Singapore. Brands were evaluated on 9 key attributes: Awareness, purchase intent,

Toyota Motor Philippines Corp (TMP), together with key members of the Toyota Group export suppliers, recently presented a comprehensive report to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) during the 26th Toyota Special Economic Zone (TSEZ) update meeting held in June 2025 in Parañaque City. TMP president Masando Hashimoto reported that Toyota Group export suppliers significantly