JAC distributorship in PH now under Astara
Another Chinese brand joins portfolio
Astara is the new distributor of JAC (Jianghuai Automobile Group Company) vehicles in the country.
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What is the significance of Astara getting the JAC distributorship in the Philippines?
The significance of Astara acquiring the JAC distributorship in the Philippines is that it serves as the first cooperation between the brands worldwide.What are the other automotive brands that Astara carry for the Philippine market?
Apart from JAC, Astara also markets JMC, GAC, and Peugeot in the Philippines.Astara Philippines noted the significance of the newly-inked partnership between the two companies, saying that it is the first cooperation for them globally.
Now with JAC included in its lineup, Astara Philippines juggles a total of four automotive brands, the other three being Peugeot, GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group Motor Company), and JMC (Jiangling Motors Corporation).
“This agreement brings JAC’s wide range of SUVs and pick-up models to the fast-growing market, meeting the evolving needs of the Filipino consumers and commercial customers,” the company explained, adding that the brand will launch electrified models (in plug-in hybrid or purely electric options) — with the aim of establishing itself as the market’s benchmark.
"We're excited to include JAC in our global portfolio and exclusively distribute the brand in the Philippines. As a top brand with a presence in over 100 countries, JAC's commitment to quality and focus on electrification perfectly align with Astara’s vision for the future of mobility. Considering this region is pivotal to our international expansion, we are confident in showcasing our capabilities through JAC’s distribution,” Astara Chief Executive Officer Jorge Navea said.
For his part, JAC Motors Vice President David Zhang shared that the Philippines is of extraordinary strategic and practical significance.
“In the future, JAC will strictly adhere to the ‘user-centric’ business philosophy and bolster the relationship with Astara to provide better products and better service experience for Filipino users,” he added.
Photos from Astara Philippines
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