United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI)

What United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI) does

United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI) is a privately held Philippine automotive distributor founded in 2006, operating through its FOTON Philippines subsidiary and a broader multi-brand electrified vehicle portfolio. The company distributes vehicles from six Chinese automotive brands — BAIC, Chery, Foton, Jetour, Lynk & Co, and Radar — covering the full powertrain spectrum from conventional hybrids and plug-in hybrids to range-extended electric vehicles and battery-electric vehicles, targeting Philippine consumers seeking transitional EV solutions amid uneven charging infrastructure.

UAAGI's go-to-market combines an authorized dealer network across the Philippines (with offices in Quezon City and Clark Freeport Zone) with event-driven roadshows that emphasize experiential test drives, supplemented by digital engagement through its website and mobile applications deployed across Apple App Store, Huawei AppGallery, and Google Play Store. Revenue is generated through two principal streams: new-vehicle hardware sales across the multi-brand EV portfolio, and ongoing aftersales services and parts for the existing fleet, including commercial vehicles (light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks) and medium equipment under the Foton brand.

The company's strategic positioning centers on breadth of choice across brands and powertrain technologies, supported by a logistics and e-commerce partner ecosystem (J&T Express, GOGO Express, FLASH Express, SHOPEE, Royal Cargo, YTO). No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology platforms, funding history, or management team disclosures were identified in the available data, and the company has not publicly disclosed revenue, pricing, or unit volume figures, leaving significant gaps for investment-grade diligence.

Name

United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI)

Legal name

United Asia Automotive Group Inc.

Website

https://foton.com.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI) is a Philippine multi-brand electrified vehicle distributor founded in 2006, selling hybrid, plug-in hybrid, range-extended, and battery-electric models from BAIC, Chery, Foton, Jetour, Lynk & Co, and Radar through authorized dealers, roadshows, and digital channels, with aftersales and parts services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Quezon City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Electric Vehicle Sales: UAAGI generates revenue through the distribution and sale of electrified vehicles including battery-electric vehicles, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and range-extended EVs from partnered brands including BAIC, Chery, Foton, Jetour, Lynk & Co, and Radar. The company operates through dealership networks and direct sales channels including roadshow events and test drives.
2. Vehicle Aftersales Services: FOTON Philippines provides aftersales support services including maintenance and parts for commercial vehicles, light duty trucks, medium duty trucks, heavy duty trucks, and medium equipment. This represents an ongoing revenue stream from the existing vehicle fleet on Philippine roads.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI) is a multi-brand electric vehicle distributor operating in the Philippines, distributing electrified vehicles from Foton, BAIC, Chery, Jetour, Lynk & Co, and Radar — covering hybrid, plug-in hybrid, range-extended, and battery-electric technologies. The company operates a nationwide authorized dealer network (FOTON Philippines) that provides vehicle sales, aftersales maintenance, parts, and digital engagement including test drive and quotation requests.

Product overview

United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI) operates as a multi-brand electric vehicle distributor in the Philippines, offering a portfolio of electrified vehicles across multiple technology categories including battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and range-extended EVs. UAAGI distributes vehicles from partnered brands including BAIC, Chery, Foton, Jetour, Lynk & Co, and Radar. The company promotes electric vehicle adoption through roadshow events that allow consumers to test drive various models, positioning itself as a comprehensive gateway for transitional automotive technologies in markets with developing charging infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foton-branded Commercial Vehicles Foton-branded commercial vehicle lineup distributed in the Philippines including Gratour MT, Harabas TM300, light duty trucks, medium duty trucks, heavy duty trucks, and medium equipment, sold through the FOTON Philippines authorized dealer network to commercial and individual buyers.
• Foton-branded Passenger Vehicles Passenger vehicles distributed under the Foton brand in the Philippines, sold through the FOTON Philippines dealer network alongside commercial models.
• Multi-Brand Electrified Vehicle Portfolio (BAIC, Chery, Jetour, Lynk & Co, Radar) Electrified vehicle models from partnered brands BAIC, Chery, Jetour, Lynk & Co, and Radar distributed by UAAGI in the Philippines, covering hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), range-extended electric vehicles (REEV), and battery-electric vehicles (BEV) for consumer adoption amid uneven charging infrastructure.
• FOTON Philippines Aftersales Service and Parts Ongoing aftersales support services including maintenance, repairs, and parts supply for Foton commercial vehicles (light, medium, heavy duty trucks, medium equipment) and electrified models, provided through the authorized dealer network across the Philippines.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BAICcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI) has established a partnership to distribute BAIC electrified vehicles including hybrids, plug-in hybrids, range-extended EVs, and battery-electric vehicles as part of its multi-brand EV portfolio showcased at the 2026 Philippines roadshow.
• CherycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026UAAGI distributes Chery electrified vehicles as part of its multi-brand EV portfolio, offering Philippine consumers access to Chery's range of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery-electric vehicles through the company's roadshow and dealership network.
• FotoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026FOTON is a core partner brand in UAAGI's portfolio, with FOTON Philippines maintaining active dealership operations, aftersales support, and a vehicle lineup including commercial vehicles (trucks, light duty, medium duty, heavy duty) and passenger vehicles. FOTON Philippines operates offices in Quezon City and Clark Freeport Zone.
• JetourcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026UAAGI distributes Jetour electrified vehicles as part of its multi-brand EV portfolio, providing Philippine consumers with access to Jetour's electrified vehicle range through the company's roadshow events and dealership network.
• Lynk & CocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026UAAGI distributes Lynk & Co electrified vehicles as part of its multi-brand EV portfolio, offering Lynk & Co's electrified vehicle models to Philippine consumers through roadshow and dealership channels.
• RadarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026UAAGI distributes Radar electrified vehicles as part of its multi-brand EV portfolio, providing access to Radar's electric vehicle range for Philippine consumers through the company's distribution network and roadshow events.
• J&T ExpressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ&T Express is listed as a logistics partner for FOTON Philippines, providing delivery and logistics services for FOTON vehicles or parts. Listed among partner brands on FOTON Philippines homepage.
• GOGO EXPRESSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGOGO Express is listed as a logistics partner for FOTON Philippines, providing delivery and logistics services for FOTON vehicles or parts.
• FLASH EXPRESSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFLASH Express is listed as a logistics partner for FOTON Philippines, providing delivery and logistics services for FOTON vehicles or parts.
• SHOPEEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSHOPEE is listed as an e-commerce partner for FOTON Philippines, available through the SHOPEE platform for FOTON products.
• ROYAL CARGOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRoyal Cargo is listed as a logistics partner for FOTON Philippines, providing cargo and logistics services for FOTON vehicles or parts.
• YTOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYTO is listed as a logistics partner for FOTON Philippines, providing logistics and delivery services for FOTON vehicles or parts.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Honda Philippines: Honda Philippines distributes Honda passenger cars and commercial models through a national dealer network. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping customer segments to UAAGI, particularly in commercial vehicles and passenger sedans.
• Toyota Motor Philippines: Toyota Motor Philippines is the long-dominant incumbent distributor with the largest dealer network and deepest aftersales footprint in the country. It competes broadly with UAAGI across ICE and hybrid segments but does not specialize in the multi-brand Chinese-OEM niche.
• Suzuki Philippines: Suzuki Philippines distributes Suzuki passenger cars and commercial vehicles through a national dealer network. It is a long-standing incumbent that competes with UAAGI in compact passenger and light-commercial categories.
• Mitsubishi Motors Philippines: Mitsubishi Motors Philippines distributes Mitsubishi passenger and commercial vehicles nationwide with established aftersales. It overlaps with UAAGI in commercial-vehicle and passenger-SUV segments but is a single-brand incumbent.
• Nissan Philippines: Nissan Philippines distributes Nissan passenger and light commercial vehicles across the country. It is an incumbent competitor to UAAGI in passenger and light-commercial segments though without the multi-brand Chinese-OEM specialty.
• Hyundai Philippines (HARI): Hyundai Asia Resources Inc. (HARI) distributes Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines with a broad dealer and service network. It competes with UAAGI for passenger and commercial buyers but is a single-brand Japanese-Korean incumbent rather than a multi-brand Chinese aggregator.

Direct peers

• ACMobility (BYD Philippines distributor): ACMobility is the official Philippine distributor of BYD and other Chinese automotive brands, combining EV and ICE portfolios through a multi-brand dealer network. Like UAAGI, it aggregates multiple Chinese OEM brands under one distribution umbrella and is exposed to the same EV-adoption dynamics in the Philippines.
• MG Philippines (SAIC Motor): MG Philippines distributes SAIC-owned MG vehicles including ICE, hybrid, and BEV models through a national dealer network. It is directly comparable to UAAGI as a Chinese-OEM passenger-vehicle distributor operating in the Philippines with EV exposure.
• Geely Philippines: Geely Philippines distributes Geely-brand passenger vehicles and electrified models in the Philippines. It competes head-to-head with UAAGI's Chinese-brand lineup for the same Chinese-OEM-affinity consumer segment.
• Changan Philippines: Changan Philippines is the authorized distributor of Changan vehicles in the country, including passenger SUVs and commercial models. It is a comparable Chinese-brand automotive distributor operating in the same Philippine market as UAAGI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fotonph

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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