Legado Motor Inc. and Diamond Auto Group EV Corp. have teamed up to bring the buzz of Dongfeng New Energy Vehicles to the bustling streets of the Philippines. Picture this: sleek electric cars zipping past jeepneys and tricycles, and sturdy electric pickups navigating through Manila’s traffic.
This dynamic duo is on a mission to revolutionize the Philippine automotive scene by making Dongfeng’s commercial vehicles and passenger cars more accessible than ever before. What’s their secret sauce? A game-changing agreement that combines Legado’s expertise in Dongfeng’s passenger cars with Diamond Auto EV’s prowess in commercial vehicles.
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But here’s the kicker: Dongfeng’s lineup isn’t just your run-of-the-mill vehicles. We’re talking about the Nanobox subcompact EV, the Forthing Friday compact EV crossover, and the Aeolus Huge Hybrid for city slickers looking to make a statement. And for businesses in need of reliable wheels, there’s the Rich 6 350 and 450 EV pickups, plus a fleet of commercial vans and trucks ready to hit the road.
Now, imagine strolling into one of their dealerships in Alabang, Marcos Highway Cainta, Cavite, or any other bustling city in the archipelago. It’s not just a car-buying experience; it’s a glimpse into the future of transportation in the Philippines.
Dongfeng charges up Philippine market: Legado and Diamond EV team up for EV expansion
Chinese brand Dongfeng wants to make it big in the rapidly growing EV scene here in the Philippines.
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Legado Motor Inc. and Diamond Auto Group EV Corp. have teamed up to bring the buzz of Dongfeng New Energy Vehicles to the bustling streets of the Philippines. Picture this: sleek electric cars zipping past jeepneys and tricycles, and sturdy electric pickups navigating through Manila’s traffic.
This dynamic duo is on a mission to revolutionize the Philippine automotive scene by making Dongfeng’s commercial vehicles and passenger cars more accessible than ever before. What’s their secret sauce? A game-changing agreement that combines Legado’s expertise in Dongfeng’s passenger cars with Diamond Auto EV’s prowess in commercial vehicles.
Related: Watt’s new vs. tried-and-true: Will L100 EV win against Lite Ace in PH after its Indonesia launch?


But here’s the kicker: Dongfeng’s lineup isn’t just your run-of-the-mill vehicles. We’re talking about the Nanobox subcompact EV, the Forthing Friday compact EV crossover, and the Aeolus Huge Hybrid for city slickers looking to make a statement. And for businesses in need of reliable wheels, there’s the Rich 6 350 and 450 EV pickups, plus a fleet of commercial vans and trucks ready to hit the road.
Now, imagine strolling into one of their dealerships in Alabang, Marcos Highway Cainta, Cavite, or any other bustling city in the archipelago. It’s not just a car-buying experience; it’s a glimpse into the future of transportation in the Philippines.
And let’s not forget the bigger picture here: Chinese car makers like Dongfeng are quickly gaining traction, especially in the electric vehicle arena. With initiatives like this partnership, they’re paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future on Philippine roads.
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