Press Release
Ford expands dealership reach to Subic Bay Freeport Zone
FGP and LausAutoGroup hold groundbreaking ceremony
San Fernando, 04 June 2009 - The LausAutoGroup (LAG), one of the biggest auto dealership networks in the country, is set to open a Ford outlet in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, bringing Ford vehicles closer to residents, businesses, and over 1,000 locators in the area.
A landmark business venture for the LAG, the outlet will be the first local car dealership inside the economic zone.
"We are grateful for the support of our partners like the LausAutoGroup for making available to our consumers Ford's high quality and fuel efficient vehicles. We appreciate their invaluable contribution to the continued growth of Ford's operations in the Philippines," said Ford Group Philippines President Richard Baker.
Ford Subic (West Coast Automotive), set to open by the end of the year, will be situated on a 1,175 square-meter lot along Argonaut Road and J.P. Rizal Highway in the Subic Freeport. It houses a five-car showroom and eight service bays, with provision for a second level that can hold eight more service bays. The choice of Subic for the new Ford dealership is strategic, given that it is a modern, globally competitive, and commercially viable location for various businesses.
"Ford Subic is part of our expansion program to service the growing requirements of customers in the western part of Luzon. We are certainly proud to be part of over 1,000 locators in Subic who will help contribute to the business and economic growth in the area," said LAG chairman and founder Levy Laus.
Laus, who has been a Ford franchise holder since the early 80's, said the establishment of Ford dealership in Subic indicates sustained confidence in the future of Ford in the Philippines. Ford Subic is scheduled for opening before the end of 2009.
The LausAutoGroup currently has Ford dealerships in Libis, Quezon City; San Fernando, Pampanga; Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija; and Dagupan, Pangasinan.
Ford Subic Dealership: FGP president Rick Baker (seated, right) and Laus Auto Group Chairman and Founder Mr. Levy Laus (seated, left) affix their signature on the blueprint for the Ford outlet in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone set to open by the end of this year. Looking on are Jeff Lin, SBDMC President, (standing left) and Armand Arreza, SBMA Administration/CEO, (standing right).
Ford Subic Groundbreaking: (from right to left) Posing for cameras during the Ford Subic ground-breaking ceremony are FGP president Rick Baker, FGP VP for Sales and Marketing Steven Tan, SBDMC President Jeff Lin, and Laus Auto Group Chairman and Founder Mr. Levy Laus.
Ford Subic (West Coast Automotive), set to open by the end of the year, will be situated on a 1,175 square-meter lot along Argonaut Road and J.P. Rizal Highway in the Subic Freeport. It will house a five-car showroom and eight service bays, with provision for a second level that can hold eight more service bays.
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