Dealership Updates

BYD Manila Bay becomes 600th Asia Pacific store

BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, together with Iconic Dealership Inc (IDI), marked a major milestone as BYD Manila Bay was officially inaugurated as the 600th store in the Asia Pacific (APAC). The celebration highlighted the Philippines’ growing role in the region’s shift toward transformative mobility and reflected the strong partnership between BYD and […]

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Sales, service crew ‘make pa-siklab’ in Ford Skills Olympics

Ford Philippines recently held its Ford Skills Olympics, a nationwide competition that celebrates and recognizes top talents among its dealer sales, service and technical personnel. Held at the Ford parts distribution center in Laguna, the 2025 Skills Olympics gathered over 30 sales consultants, service advisors and technicians who underwent a written and practical exam that

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Toyota Motor PH bags gold at Asia Pacific skills contest

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

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ACMobility: Bye-bye, legacy brands; hello, electrification

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

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Isuzu Bacolod marks 60 by opening refreshed IOS dealership

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

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10,000-sqm Toyota Marilao service center breaks ground

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

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Laus Auto Group names industry veteran new managing director

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

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