PilipinasAuto Sends Dongfeng Modern PUVs to Assist Front Liners

Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. (PilipinasAuto) is one with the nation in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, and salutes all health front liners and essential workers who continue to provide selfless service amidst the threat of the coronavirus.

In this trying time, PilipinasAuto is mobilizing its Dongfeng Class 2 and Class 3 modern Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs). In cooperation with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Office of the Vice President, these shuttles will cover two routes and is free of charge.

• Route 1: SM Masinag to Philippine General Hospital (and will pass-by other hospitals within the area such as St. Luke’s Medical Center, National Children’s Hospital and others)
• Route 2: SM San Jose Del Monte to SM Fairview (including several hospitals such as North Caloocan Doctors Hospital, Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial and others). 

PilipinasAuto wishes to express its support and gratitude for the untiring sacrifices and dedication of all the front liners. The company is committed in not only providing quality vehicles but is also working hard towards becoming a responsible corporate citizen always ready to respond and contribute for the best of the nation.

Dongfeng PH Sees No Supply Issue Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

With no end in sight to the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCov) spreading around the world, industries, particularly those located in China might soon be affected. Among the locally available Chinese brands, the one that may experience the greatest impact is Dongfeng.

Dongfeng belongs to one of the “Big Four” Chinese automakers in terms of output and has entered into joint ventures with the likes of Kia, Honda, Nissan, Peugeot-Citroen, and Renault. It also has the distinction of being the largest automaker based in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province.

With that, we sought out Arlan Reyes of Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc., distributor of Dongfeng on any possible implications to their vehicle supply. He says: “No. We do not yet see that there will be an effect on the vehicle supply. The plants or factories [that produce vehicles for the Philippine market] are not located in Wuhan, but in other provinces.”

True enough, according to Bloomberg (via Automotive News), only 15 percent of Dongfeng vehicles are assembled in Wuhan, while the rest are assembled in other provinces.

So there you have it, as far as Dongfeng is concerned, there’s no threat to any vehicle supply. Hopefully though that a cure is found soon, because if not, it will shake up the global automotive industry. Already, analysts are predicting that production there will be cut by as much 15 percent. Moreover, it might begin to affect automotive supply chains around the world.

Dongfeng Opens in Isabela Province

Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. (PAI) announces the opening of its Dongfeng Isabela showroom and service center. Auto Ten Trade and Services owns and operates the Dongfeng Isabela dealership located at Barangay Taringsing, Cordon, Isabela.

“This is the second Dongfeng dealership of Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. to be established and this is exactly in line with the statement made a month ago by our chairman, Mr. David Coyukiat. We entered the market of Isabela as we recognize a lot of potential growth as business in this area is booming. From construction, hauling, and transport needs, Dongfeng trucks will provide quality vehicles backed up by after sales support. Four more outlets will be soft-launched in the coming weeks to cover strategic high traffic locations.” revealed Mr. Cresencio Fernandez Jr., president of Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc.