Total PH affirms commitment to local market via PIMS sponsorship

Total Philippines co-presented the 6th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) organized by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) that ran from September 14 to 18 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City, Metro Manila.

The PIMS sponsorship came at the heels of the recent announcement of Total Philippines’ joint partnership for fuel sales business with local independent player, Filoil. The combined business will grow Total’s network from 206 to 442 stations and its retail market share from 3% to 6%. Through this, the company reiterated its strong commitment to support the local automotive market and industry.

“We are happy to have been given the opportunity to support CAMPI in this year’s PIMS. We’re proud to say that 4 of the participating brands — Kia, Nissan, Peugeot and Suzuki — are our original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners. That we have been able to sustain such OEM partnerships over a long period of time, and globally at that, reflects Total’s commitment to collaborate and innovate with our partners so that Total’s products and services remain relevant to the needs of customers,” said Raymond Decena, VP for Lubricants and Special Fluids.

During the PIMS, Total showcased its flagship ‘T-AIR’ Station Concept that will further enhance the image of its service stations and reinforce the brand identity of Total in the market. This global standard for modern and innovative station design was first launched in Total’s home country France and is being rolled out to Total service stations around the world including the Philippines.

Total is the fourth largest major integrated oil and gas company in the world, with activities in more than 150 countries. It operates over 700 industrial sites and some 16,000 service stations. It uses cutting-edge technology to develop and deliver highly technical products applied in the building and automotive industries, in the production of tires, ink, paint, silicon sealants, and cosmetics, in water treatment and crop protection, in drilling fluids, among other applications.

L-R Total Philippines executives VP for Lubricants and Special Fluids Raymond Decena, VP for Design and Engineering Ariel Quizon, OEM Area Manager Blanche Arreza, Corporate Communications Manager Ana Coscolluela and VP for Corporate Affairs Olivier Jean pose beside a custom Peugeot 208, inspired by the legendary 887hp 208 T16 Pikes Peak. Peugeot is one of four brands that Total services for their OEM requirements.

The 6th PIMS gathered the top car manufacturers and distributors to showcase their latest vehicles and automotive technologies. It adopted the theme, “Steer the Future” with the tagline “CAMPI: Driving Progress, Empowering Society,” This was to highlight the automotive industry’s valuable contribution to the advancement of the country and its economy.

Suzuki Philippines and TOTAL to give away 3 All-New Suzuki Ciaz!

Suzuki Philippines and  TOTAL Philippines are poised to make this summer unforgettable for their customers with a raffle promo that will give away 3 units of the all-new Suzuki Ciaz.

The partnership between Suzuki gives loyal customers a chance to drive their dream car becasuse for every P500 worth of fuel purchase at participating TOTAL gas stations from April 15 to July 15, 2016 entitles the customer to get one (1) raffle coupon. During the raffle draw, three lucky customers will be chosen to each bring home a Suzuki Ciaz GLX A/T car.

Recently launched in the Philippines, Suzuki Ciaz is the biggest sub-compact sedan in its category and is packed with best-in-class fuel efficiency and other advanced features coupled with a sporty, elegant exterior design and redefined interiors. Whether a family man, an adventurous person, a young professional or a person with an active lifestyle, everyone will find the Ciaz perfect for his or her needs.

“Suzuki has established its reputation for quality, versatility and innovation and has created a heritage of trust and reliability. Partnering with TOTAL will help us bring the brand closer to its customers and to let those customers experience one of our best-in class vehicles, the all-new Ciaz. This collaboration with TOTAL Philippines affirms our commitment to share the Suzuki Way of Life to a larger market. With this, we would like to encourage everyone to go to the nearest TOTAL gas station to get a chance to win an all-new Ciaz.” said Shuzo Hoshikura, General Manager of Suzuki Philippines for Automobile.

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