TARLAC CITY -- Motor vehicle enthusiasts in this fast-rising city will find another hub and landmark to go for their Mitsubishis as CarWorld Tarlac moved to its new, bigger and better location in San Roque and was inaugurated on Tuesday afternoon.
Dubbed world-class by Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) top executives, the fourth CarWorld showroom and service center -- which has been serving Tarlac and other northern provinces since 1981 -- moved from its 400-square meter office in San Sebastian, then to a bigger location in San Nicolas and finally to the sprawling 3,000-hectare facility in the heart of the city this year.
CarWorld Tarlac now has an 8-car showroom and spacious, state-of-the-art service areas backed up by highly competent after-sales service and genuine parts support.
“This is an affirmation of our position as the largest car dealership network in the country. Best of all, it is a reaffirmation of our long relationship and ‘love affair’ with the people of Tarlac. We were right in branching out to this city and province since our relationships are driven by synergy of business and development. We are very glad to be part in boosting countryside development here and in raising the bar as we take the road ahead in delivering service for another three decades in Tarlac,” said Laus Group of Companies Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Levy P. Laus.

Amazing, impressive milestone

MMPC president and CEO Hikosaburo Shibata branded the CarWorld Tarlac facility as an amazing, impressive milestone: “I am pleased to see [that] CarWorld has now one of the best dealer facilities in the Philippines here in Tarlac. We are really amazed by the size and beauty of this outlet. It is very impressive to see this new dealership complete and become a world class standard facility.”
He furthered: “CarWorld set their goals very high and we are confident that they not only achieve them, but also surpass them. CarWorld [Tarlac] has been here for decades, stimulating progress by creating more business potentials, jobs and economic opportunities in the region. It is our obligation to contribute to the economic development of Tarlac. We are counting on CarWorld to fulfill this purpose.”
Taizo Furuhashi, MMPC executive vice-president for marketing, for his part said: “The inauguration of this new Mitsubishi outlet is a very significant occasion as this represents progress for the Mitsubishi family as a whole. We at Mitsubishi Motors Philippines are truly proud of the efforts that CarWorld has undertaken to further elevate Mitsubishi’s image to world class standard. This is actually the 14th Mitsubishi outlet that has been established in conformity with the New Visual Identity program. It is exciting to look at these developments that are positive indicators of growth and brings us a lot to look forward to.”
Furuhashi told Sun.Star Pampanga CarWorld Tarlac is sure to contribute to the growing sales and trust and confidence of customers in Mitsubishi.
“Mr. Levy P. Laus is very dynamic and very determined. That’s why we at Mitsubishi love him very much because he makes things happen. He is the man. Needless to say that CarWorld is a vital part of this nationwide dealer network that we are proud to have as business partners. I would like to congratulate Mr. Levy P. Laus and the whole CarWorld family for again achieving yet another milestone.

Boon to countryside development
Tarlac Vice Governor Pearl Pacada, meanwhile, that with CarWorld’s lead, many more investments would spur countryside development in the province.

“Governor Victor Yap wants you to know that this CarWorld facility will definitely spur more economic gains for the province and your investment here is a clear proof that the economic activity in Tarlac is vibrant. Personally, as I have been driving Mitsubishi vehicles for many years now, I could see and I am certain that your lead will be followed by other investors and will help boost development in the province.