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Motoring 2014: Suzuki launches two new models

MID-YEAR of 2014, Suzuki Philippines was already looking at increasing its sales for the whole year. It launched various models almost in succession, which the company hoped to spike sales. In June, the company was hoping to…

Motoring 2014: Tata carves its market share in the commercial and passenger sales segment

PILIPINAS Taj Autogroup Inc. (PTAJ), the exclusive distributor of Tata Motors passenger cars and commercial vehicles in the Philippines, began its operations this year. To gain a foothold in the expanding local automotive industry, the group launched…

Motoring 2014: Mazda records highest number of vehicle sales in single year under new distributor

AT THE CLOSE of the third quarter, Mazda Philippines announced that it would “grow by at least a third this year.” Steven Tan, president and CEO of Berjaya Auto Philippines Inc. (BAP), said the company is expecting…

2013 Special: Road building plays catch-up

THE QUALITY of a country’s infrastructure program affects its economic growth. When there is prompt delivery of services, a nation’s productivity, production, and profitability are also greatly enhanced. At the start of the year, the government approved…