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IsuzuPH and Shell, partners until 2023 I suzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) entered a two-year partnership with Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (PSPC). Though the conventional contract signing ceremony did not take place, the fortified relationship between the two organizations signifies a joint commitment to help Filipinos safely adapt to the new normal on and off the road. “We are very pleased to again be working side by side with Pilipinas Shell in fulfilling our mission to become ‘responsible partners’ in service of Filipino motorists. At IPC, we value progressive thinking and engineering when it comes to our commercial and light commercial vehicles, so we are glad to be working closely with them who are considered industry pioneers when it comes to sustainability and modernization,” according to Hajime Koso, President
of IPC. Represented by Mister Randy Del Valle, Vice President and General Manager for Mobility, PSPC expressed excitement in continuing an even stronger partnership with the country’s leading automotive and truck brand when it comes to diesel engine. Mr. Del Valle says “With the renewal of the partnership of IPC and Shell that has started since 2018, we would be able to continue to give value to new Isuzu drivers by providing access to quality fuels, lubricants and convenience retail items through the Shell Go+ Platform. We believe that this partnership is mutually beneficial for both Shell and IPC as both are in the forefront of innovation in their respective fields.” Co-branded ad hocs in the past like the Isuzu 4×4 Xtreme Xperience, Isuzu Eco Run and Isuzu caravan displays at select Shell outlets plus some new
initiatives on mobility and technology will take place once the situation permits. Every brand new Isuzu vehicle or truck owner will also still receive a “Welcome Kit” containing a Shell Go+ card with an initial balance of five
hundred pesos. This enables customers to be part of a Loyalty Program wherein members get to earn and redeem reward points in Fuels, Convenience Retail Products at Select / Deli2Go and Lubricants on
every Shell station visit. Aside from that, by using the same card, members may also avail of 24/7 free roadside assistance by Ibero Asistencia and 10% off on Motolite Batteries (terms and conditions apply).
SuzukiPH maintains momentum going into 2nd quarter
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uzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH), the country’s pioneer compact car distributor, continues its consistent positive performance as it closes the chapter on the first quarter of 2021. Recent data from The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) showed Suzuki’s continued sales growth despite the limitations proposed by the prolonged lockdown and global pandemic – a testament to Suzuki’s unwavering commitment in providing Filipinos with only the best automotive service and products that we deserve. Accumulated industry
sales revealed a total of 95,197 units sold in the first 4 months of 2021, amounting to 34% increase from last year’s performance. As for Suzuki, a total of 1,695
units were sold for the month of April, pushing the total number of units sold for the first 4 months of the year to 6,390 units – marking a growth of 65% compared to the 3,879
units sold in the same period of last year and also surpassing the industry’s recorded yearly growth. Rolling into 2nd quarter with a high note, Suzuki landed top 3 in the month of April while maintaining its 4th place on the yearto-date sales. The 3 most popular sales drivers that have contributed to Suzuki’s sales for the first quarter of this year have been its flagship model Ertiga (1,544 units sold), the trendy hatchback S-Presso (1,204 units sold) and the ever-reliable workhorse Carry (1,177 unit sold) – accounting for 61 percent of Suzuki’s total sales. SPH attributes the
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continued success of its sales to the provision of timely monthly promotions, seeking and encouraging active engagement from Suzuki patrons through interactive virtual occasions such as the different legs of the Suzuki Auto Festival, aggressive digital marketing, as well as individual digital efforts and activities from the numerous dealers across the country in promoting the Suzuki brand. For more information about Suzuki visit http:// suzuki.com.ph/auto/, like it on https://twitter. com/SuzukiAutoPH and follow on Instagram at @ suzukiautoph.
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