Automotive & Auto Parts

Yazaki-Torres Manufacturing Incorporated is the largest wiring harness manufacturer in the Philippines and top exporter of automotive parts. Established in 1974, Yazaki-Torres is a joint venture of the Yazaki group of Japan and the Torres family of the Philippines. The Yazaki-Torres group operates four production facilities in Lipa City, Batangas and Calamba City, Laguna, with three plants in Calamba City, Laguna designated as a special economic zone by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority. The company produces 3,700 products (representing the different kinds/variants of wiring harnesses, meters, power distribution and control systems, connectors, sensors, and other automotive products) and exports 97% of its production to overseas markets, primarily the United States, with customers such as Ford, Toyota, Chrysler, Mitsubishi, Fuso, and Nissan [105]

Yamaha Motor Philippines Inc. Yamaha Motor Philippines Inc. (YMPH) has long been considered as one of the strong contending brands in the motorcycle industry. The Japanese brand is known to produce several products in the field of mobility including recreational vehicles, boats, marine engines, snowmobiles, small tractors, and of course motorcycles. It started in 1955 when its motorcycle division was founded and headed by Genichi Kawakami. Yamaha’s initial product was a 125cc, two-cycle, single-cylinder motorcycle, known as the YA-1 which happens to be a copy of the German DKW RT 125. Notably, the YA-1 garnered quite a success in the field of racing. The brand first entered the Philippines in 1962. YMPH has become one of more than 20 worldwide subsidiaries operating on all continents. Establishing local operations in Batangas and as the official distributor of Yamaha motorcycles. It is also currently on hold of several dealerships located in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Locally, it continues to venture success in the market by offering a wide range of motorcycles with a sense of innovation, providing consumers with exceptional value and a deep feeling of satisfaction. [106][107]

Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) is the largest automotive company in the country, with the widest vehicle line-up of 20 Toyota models. It has over 70 dealers nationwide, including Lexus Manila, Inc., for its sales distribution and service centers. TMP was incorporated on August 3, 1988 as a joint venture of GT Capital Holdings, Inc., Toyota Motor Corporation, and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. TMP's head office and manufacturing plant are located inside the 82-hectare Toyota Special Economic Zone (TSEZ) in Santa Rosa City, Laguna. The Marketing Office of TMP is located at the 28th and 31st floors, GT Tower International, Makati City, while its Batangas Vehicle Center is in Batangas City. TMP currently produces the best-selling Innova and Vios. Its existing manufacturing plant has the capacity to produce over 55,000 units per year (as of end-December 2020) on two-shift production operations. The company’s regular and outsourced manpower is composed of more than 3,000 employees. [108]

Hino Motors Philippines Corporation Established in March 1975, Hino Motors Philippines Corporation (HMP), formerly Pilipinas Hino, Inc., is a joint-venture among Filipino investors, Hino Motors, Ltd. and Marubeni Corp. of Japan. A participant in the Commercial Vehicle Development Program (CVDP), HMP is engaged in the assembly and distribution of quality HINO trucks, buses and spare parts. Aside from manufacturing vehicles and bodies, HMP also distributes genuine Hino parts and accessories and provides long-term maintenance services to its clients. It is also the only company which offers customization thus becoming a “one-stop shop” – from chassis assembly to building the body based on the desired specification of the client and further to vehicle maintenance, repair and refurbishing. Hino Motors Philippines Corporation is the first bus body manufacturer in the country to receive ISO 9001:2000 Certification, a distinction that serves as a proof of unmatched product quality. The company currently has over 20 Dealers in several locations around Metro Manila, as well as in most key provincial cities. [109]