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Changan coming to more customers in the Visayas and Mindanao regions

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Changan coming to more customers in the Visayas and Mindanao regions

By MB Drive

New car brand, Changan Auto, will be expanding its reach into more areas of the country as Inchcape Philippines, the official distributor of Changan Auto, teams up with Global Star Motors Corporation (GSMC) to open more dealerships. GSMC is poised to open six Changan showrooms to cater to Changan owners in Cebu, Davao, Dumaguete, Tacloban, Tagbilaran, and Cagayan de Oro.

From left: Frankie Ang, chief operating officer, Inchcape Philippines; Alex Hammett, managing director, Inchcape Philippines; Edward Vincent Onglatco, president, Global Star Motors Corp.; and Kenneth Huan, vice president, Global Star Motors Corp.

“We see a lot of potential in the Changan brand and we are confident that, with the partnership with Inchcape, we are able to bring quality vehicles and services to the Visayas and Mindanao regions,” said Edward Vincent Onglatco, the President of GSMC. “It has been our mission to deliver unparalleled excellence in elevating the car ownership experience. We are more than pleased to partner with Inchcape in fulfilling this mission.”

Changan, one of China’s best-selling automotive companies and one of the top 15 automakers in the world, is recognized by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), having named Changan as one of the top 5 best-selling brands in China.

From left (standing): Jun Cajayon, sales director, Changan Auto Philippines; Maricar Parco, general manager, Changan Auto Philippines; Ritchell Selma, chief operating officer, Global Star Motors Corp.; and Cherie Lou Zshornack, chief finance officer, Global Star Motors Corp. From left (seated): Frankie Ang, chief operating officer, Inchcape Philippines; Alex Hammett, managing director, Inchcape Philippines; Edward Vincent Onglatco, president, Global Star Motors Corp.; and Kenneth Huan, vice president, Global Star Motors Corp.

“Global Star Motors Corporation has been a trusted dealer in Cebu and the rest of Visayas,” said Alex Hammett, Managing Director of Inchcape, “We trust that they will be as Driven to Challenge and deliver service excellence to Changan owners in those regions. I am excited for our partnership to deliver excellent customer experiences.”

Changan offers a range of future-forward vehicles like the Alsvin subcompact sedan, a wide range of compact SUVs, the CS line and the Uni Series of stylish SUVs, and the brand’s latest seven-seater SUV, the X7 Plus. All of these vehicles will be available in the aforementioned GSMC dealerships in Visayas and Mindanao.

The collaboration between Inchcape and GSMC signals a significant alliance focused not only on delivering top-notch Changan vehicles but also on providing exceptional service.

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