Changan Strengthens Presence with New Dumaguete Dealership

By motoph admin on December 5, 2024

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Inchcape Philippines, the official distributor of Changan vehicles under IC Automotive Inc., and Global Star Motors Corporation (GSMC) celebrated the inauguration of the new Changan dealership in Dumaguete City last October. This marks the fifth Changan dealership in the Visayas and Mindanao regions and the fourth opened in 2024 through the partnership with GSMC. The event was led by Ms. Maricar Parco, General Manager of Inchcape Philippines, and Mr. Edward Onglatco, GSMC President and CEO, symbolizing Changan’s commitment to delivering quality vehicles and services to Dumaguete and its neighboring areas.

Located along National Road in Sibulan, Dumaguete City, the 220-square meter showroom offers Changan’s diverse lineup, including the popular CS SUV series—CS35, CS55, and CS15—making these vehicles more accessible to the Central Visayas market. This expansion reflects Changan’s goal of providing innovative mobility solutions and exceptional customer service to Filipinos across the country.

The dealership opening also highlights Inchcape and GSMC’s successful partnership, furthering Changan’s 160-year legacy of industrial and automotive excellence. Key executives at the event included Kenneth Huan, Executive Vice President and Treasurer, Ritchell Selma, Chief Operating Officer of GSMC, Archie Nanalabe, Branch Manager of Changan Auto Dumaguete, and Hans Villamor, Group Sales & Marketing Manager of Changan Auto at Global Star Motors.

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About Inchcape Philippines

Inchcape Philippines, a joint venture by Inchcape and CATS Group of Companies, combines in-market expertise with unique technology, advanced data analytics, and customer-centered innovation to provide excellent customer experiences.

It also delivers distribution excellence, accelerating performance of our mobility company partners: Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, Jaguar and Land Rover, and Changan, including dealerships for Mazda, Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, and Daimler Commercial Vehicles. Guided by its approach to being a responsible business, Inchcape Philippines pursues its ambition to power better mobility in the country by driving what matters—Planet, People, Places, and Practices.

***Changan Philippines and Global Star Motors executives formally opens Dumaguete dealership***
(IN PHOTO: Front, from left to right: Changan PH General Manager Maricar Parco, Judge Ma. Anna Priscilla Pareja, GSMC Executive Vice President and Treasurer Kenneth Huan, GSMC President and CEO Edward Onglatco, Edgar Lacson;
Back, from left to right: Changan PH Area Sales Manager Daryl Deita, GSMC Chief Finance Officer Cherie Lou Zschornack, GSMC Chief Operating Officer Ritchell Selma, Changan Dumaguete Branch Manager Archie Nanalabe)

Inchcape Philippines operates across 5 locations in 4 major cities: Mindanao Ave (Quezon City), Greenhills (San Juan City), Pasig City, and Bonifacio Global City (Taguig City), and has 450 employees across its distribution and retail operations. It is also locally recognised as a Great Place To Work® in 2024, for its commitment to fostering a positive and fulfilling workplace, where colleagues are enabled to work better together in creating great experiences for its People, partners, and customers.

Inchcape Philippines is part of the Inchcape South Asia & Pacific cluster in APAC, alongside the growth markets of Brunei, Guam, Saipan and Thailand.

www.inchcape.com

About Changan Philippines

Changan in the Philippines (under Inchcape PH) offers a competitive product line-up of vehicles known over the world for uncompromising quality and lasting safety. Backed by Changan International Corporation’s (CIC)’s honored tradition of over 160 years of excellence in business and manufacturing and its growing dealership network nationwide, Changan is ready to respond to the mobility needs of the emerging market for premium, future-forward personal mobility. This underscores Changan’s dedication to providing convenient access to quality vehicles and service for valued customers.