Solar Transport and Automotive Resources Corp. (STAR Corp.), authorized distributor of BYD Auto China Ltd. Co. in the Philippines, and Areza Motor Sales (AMS) signed a memorandum of understanding on January 26, 2015 for the opening of a BYD dealership in Batangas. The soon-to-open dealership will provide support for sales, after-sales and spare parts and accessories to the growing number of BYD customers. Currently on soft-opening status, BYD Batangas is schedules to start its full scale operations by mid-February 2015.
Areza Motor Sales is part of the Areza Group of Companies—a major player in the automotive dealership industry in the southern edge of Metro Manila particularly in Cavite, Batangas, Quezon, Mindoro and Palawan.
BYD Batangas is the brand’s third dealership and first provincial outlet of STAR Corp., in the Philippines—the first is located along Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong and the second in North EDSA, Quezon City. “Before the year ends, hopefully, we will be able to acquire six to seven dealerships in North Luzon, South Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, while strengthening our presence here in Metro Manila,” said Jose Paolo “Popo” Soriano, STAR Corp. general manager, When asked about the significance of opening this new dealership in Batangas, Soriano said: “Not only can we offer our after sales services to customers in South Luzon areas, opening a new dealership is also a good indication of the people’s growing trust in the brand.”
Congratulations BYD Philippines!