“When you’re absent from the country for 30 to 40 years, it takes a while to build a brand.” Volkswagen Philippines president John Philip Orbeta opened his speech with that humble statement earlier this month, during the turnover of Volkswagen cars to Makati Shangri-La.

A total of 80 units from the German marque were acquired by the hotel for its fleet. This includes 46 Jettas, 3 Touaregs, and 31 Passats. Of these vehicles, the brand’s midsize Passat in Highline trim will be used for the hotel’s limousine service. اربح المال Transport services company Nissan Car Lease Philippines (NCLP) helped in facilitating the acquisition.

We know that the German brand made a comeback in 2013, and while many knew the Volkswagen of yore, there are people who are unfamiliar with the modern Volkswagen. العاب روليت The beloved Beetle has always been identified with the marque, but there are also many noteworthy vehicles from the German stable including the Passat and the Jetta, among others. بوكر اون لاين

The partnership then serves both Makati Shangri-La and Volkswagen. For the latter, it helps in promoting the carmaker’s image in the country. “The best way to [build a brand] is to see more cars on the road,” said Orbeta. He continued, “That’s really what this partnership has done for us. It’s able to give us that visibility, and that’s why we appreciate the trust and confidence given to us by NCLP and Makati Shangri-La.”

Volkswagen Philippines marketing and communications head Timmy de Leon informed us that the vehicles are also used by the hotel’s sister company, Shangri-La at The Fort.