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Auto parts makers push benchmarking

Local automotive parts makers are asking for more government support such as incentives similar to those given by the respective governments of their ASEAN counterparts.   The parts makers said they are pinning their hopes on a Philippine Utility Vehicle (PhUV) program to increase sales volume through the localization of assemblers.   The Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (MVPMAP) said the industry supports some 28,000 workers.  ...

 

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3,780 reasons to turn slumping auto parts industry around

 

Read moreManila Bulletin2 August 2006

Auto parts makers push revival of People's Car Program

The Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (MVPMAP) is spearheading a revival of the glory days of the Philippine automotive industry through a new People's Car Program.   Under the scheme, the MVPMAP is proposing to introduce a brand new vehicle at the price of a second-hand car but with a high level of local content.   The MVPMAP board met recently with local car and truck assemblers, the Department of Trade an...

 

Read morePhilippine Star31 July 2006

Vehicle parts makers urge revival of PCP

Local parts makers have urged for the revival of People's Car Program to perk-up the lethargic domestic industry with the assembly of brand new but affordable vehicles using locally produced auto components as they worried on the impact of the increasing inflow of completely built-up brand new imported vehicles.   This was raised by the Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (MVPMAP) and the Philippine Automotive Federation, Inc. (PAFI) at the recent mee...

 

Read moreManila Bulletin31 July 2006

Brand new cars at second-hand prices

A group of local auto parts makers called on the government and other members of the automotive sector to revive the people's car program amid a continued downturn in the parts sector.   Feliciano Torres, chair emeritus of the Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers Association of the Philippines, said in a statement the sector needed a boost considering that the assembly of completely-knocked down kits had been shrinking as importation of completely built units had b...

 

Read morePhilippine Daily Inquirer31 July 2006