Ayala Corp., through subsidiary Mobility Access Philippines Ventures Inc. (MAPVI), recently secured the sole rights to distribute and market BYD passenger electric vehicles within the country through an exclusive distribution agreement. BYD adds to AC Motors Group's portfolio that also includes Honda, Volkswagen, Isuzu, Kia, Maus, KTM, and Husqvarna. The Chinese car maker is renowned for its comprehensive portfolio of competitively priced passenger and commercial vehicles. "BYD's presence in the country is already formidable. We look forward to scaling even bigger heights and bringing the brand closer to even more Filipinos," MAPVI president Toti Zara said.