THE Gateway Group and Kia Philippines have inaugurated a renovated dealership in Sto. Tomas, Batangas province on April 29 as part of efforts to improve the car manufacturer’s existing dealerships in the country.
In a statement on Tuesday, Kia Philippines said the Sto. Tomas branch, operated by Gateway Dealership, is the fifth dealership under the management of Gateway Group. The other branches under Gateway management are in Mandaue, Gorordo, Talisay, and San Pablo.
The newly renovated branch is located along President Laurel Highway, Brgy. San Roque in Sto. Tomas. It offers sales inquiry, purchase, and aftersales services such as maintenance, general repairs, body repairs, paint jobs, and other vehicle needs.
“Gateway is a significant business partner and valued dealer group owner. They are exemplars in terms of executing the Kia mission and vision to provide quality products and services to the Filipino consumers. With the new Kia Sto. Tomas, the drive of Kia Philippines and Gateway to provide Filipinos with the mobility solutions they deserve will only get stronger,” Kia Philippines President Emmanuel A. Aligada said.
According to Kia Philippines, the Kia Sto. Tomas dealership is the second showroom in the country to implement the car manufacturer’s new logo and new design language.
“I trust in the Kia brand and I am positive about the value that it can bring to Filipinos through Kia Philippines. Together, we can greatly contribute in uplifting the country’s transportation industry,” Gateway Group Chairman Markane Goho said.
Previously, Kia Philippines announced that it sought to have 46 dealerships by 2022 and 50 operating dealerships by 2023. The car manufacturer aims to sell 6,000 units this year and is also eyeing to improve its existing facilities. — Revin Mikhael D. Ochave
