Changan Auto PHL opens mega facility in Pasig City
By Kap Maceda Aguila
CHANGAN AUTO, represented by global auto distributor and retailer giant Inchcape in the Philippines, recently opened the fourth dealership — the biggest by far — in its growing network of facilities. Located on C5 in Pasig, the showroom and service area measure a combined 4,373 sq.m.
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