Dongfeng Opens First Dealership Under Pilipinas Autogroup 

China-based truck brand Dongfeng has announced its premier dealership under Pilipinas Autogroup (PAI).

Prior to the partnership, PAI is the exclusive distributor of Tata Motors from India.

The latest truck dealership for Dongfeng is under Agrani Motors, under the helm of Alice Lee, and is situated at the existing Tata Motors dealership in Cainta, Rizal, along Ortigas Avenue Extension. 

Leading the ribbon-cutting ceremony were PAI President Cresencio Vincent Fernandez Jr., Managing Director George Blaylock, Chairman David Coyukiat, Cainta Mayor Kit Nieto, and Agrani Motors' Louie and Alice Lee.

A total of 12 truck models--ranging from four wheelers, six wheelers, 10-wheeler cargo trucks, mini bus, tractor heads, dump trucks, and cement mixers--are available for retail namely: 

• Captain E 4-wheeler
• Captain N 6-wheeler
• Captain N 6-wheeler
• Captain D9 6-wheeler
• KD6Z 6-wheeler Cargo chassis
• K04U 10-wheeler cargo chassis
• KW46 6-wheeler tractor head
• TW37 10-wheeler tractor head
• K23W 10-wheeler dump truck
• K37F 12-wheeler dump truck
• K47H 10-wheeler concrete mixer
• Mini bus 6-wheeler 32+1 seater

Coyukiat expressed firm belief that the influx of their latest product lineup is very timely. 

"The Philippines is in a state of rapid development. Developing nations need a lot of transport and logistics to move its economy forward and it is here where Dongfeng vehicles can greatly contribute to your business and the economy," he said. 

"In addition, PAI is committed to establish more Dongfeng dealerships in the coming months in order to serve vehicles and after sales needs of its customers," Coyukiat added. 

Meanwhile, Coyukiat said that they will be opening 16 dealerships around the country by 2021. 

From left to right: PAI president Cresencio Vincent Fernandez Jr., managing director George Blaylock, chairman David Coyukiat, Cainta mayor Kit Nieto and Agrani Motors' Louie and Alice Lee.[/caption>