ASTARA Philippines posted a record 172-percent increase in sales volume for the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year.
At the GAC Motor Midyear Dealer Conference held at the Peninsula Manila on July 10, Astara reported it will introduce six GAC models within the next six months, and add dealer outlets to the growing network.
GAC Motor sold 351 units in June, pushing the total to 1,702 units for the first half of the year from 625 units sold in the same period in 2023.
Leading this surge is the GS3 Emzoom, which accounts for the majority of the total sales at 64 percent, driven by strong demand since its launch a year ago.
GAC Motor is now ranked 12th overall in local market share as of June , making it the third highest-volume Chinese brand, as reported to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. GS3 Emzoom has become a favorite among Filipinos, reaching the 1,500 sales mark in less than a year since its launch in June 2023.
GAC Motor is set to open more dealerships this year in BGC, Sucat, Zamboanga, Tacloban, Santa Rosa, Fairview, Bacolod, Kawit, Congressional Avenue, Mindanao Avenue, and Valenzuela City.