According to multiple media reports on September 17, Masayuki Igarashi, General Manager of Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (Honda China), said on September 16 that China FAW Corporation Limited (FAW)’s becoming the second-largest shareholder of Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group) would not affec

On September 17, 2026, TH Automotive Manufacturing’s vehicle assembly plant and GAC vehicle production line in Kampong Chhnang Province were officially inaugurated.
TH Automotive Manufacturing, a subsidiary of TH Group, invested nearly USD 20 million in the facility, which covers 11 hectares and currently employs 250

At this year’s Mexico Nearshoring and Logistics Auto Industry Summit 2026 in Mexico City, where GlobalData participated in the “Automotive Market Forecasts and Industry Trends” panel alongside other leading voices in the market, one theme underpinned nearly every question: whether Mexico can convert its expanding rol

On September 14, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd (GAC Group) announced that it had signed a Letter of Intent with China FAW Corporation Limited (FAW Corporation). GAC Group plans to acquire part of FAW Corporation’s stake in an automotive joint venture by issuing shares and to raise supporting funds for the trans

On September 14, GAC Commercial Vehicle showcased its products, technologies, and open-ecosystem achievements in its new-energy heavy- and light-commercial vehicle businesses at IAA Transportation 2026.
GAC partnered with Pony.ai and Aulton to showcase L4 autonomous driving and battery-swapping technology using its T

On September 4, GAC Group announced on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) its August 2026 production and sales results.
In August, the automaker sold 126,584 units, down 6.7% year-over-year (y/y). Of the total, New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sales reached 56,481 units, up 47.7% y/y, while energy-efficient vehicle (EEV) sale

On August 28, GAC announced the overseas market debut of the XT80, its first off-road vehicle, alongside the GS7 PHEV at ADIHEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The GS7 PHEV is presented as a premium SUV that combines technology and luxury. The new model is scheduled for official launch in the Middle East in

On September 2, Euro NCAP announced the safety assessment results for four new cars tested under its latest 2026 assessment protocols. The tested models include the CUPRA Raval, AION UT, GEELY E2, and Leapmotor B05.
The CUPRA Raval, an electric supermini, received a 4-star Euro NCAP safety rating, which increases to

On August 28, GAC Group announced that it has signed a technology cooperation agreement with Jameel Motors to localize production in Egypt. This localized production project will initially focus on producing entry-level SUVs. 
Both parties will jointly invest resources to upgrade the technology and adapt the producti

On August 27, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd (GAC Group) announced that its Powertrain Business Unit (BU) had formally signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Dongguan Institute of Materials Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (DIMST, CAS) in Guangzhou, aiming to establish an integrated

On August 31, GAC introduced the locally assembled GAC S7, a flagship hybrid SUV in Kazakhstan.
GAC International and ALLUR Group signed a KD (knock-down) production cooperation agreement in Guangzhou in February 2026. The model is assembled in Kazakhstan at ALLUR's Kostanay facility. The S7 is the first model used f

On August 25, GAC Trumpchi announced that it had signed a strategic cooperation agreement with car rental and mobility service provider eHi Car Services Limited (eHi Car Services).
The two companies will work together to establish a closed-loop “car rental-to-purchase” customer journey to facilitate the conversion of

On August 25, GAC Lingcheng New Energy Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd (GAC Lingcheng) announced that the first autonomous delivery vehicle jointly developed with Neolix Beijing Technology Co., Ltd (Neolix) officially rolled off the production line at its Guangzhou Conghua Plant.
The X6 autonomous delivery vehicle is the

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei)’s HUAWEI DriveONE brand announced that GAC Aion Co., Ltd. (Aion)’s all-new Ray 7 made its official debut at Songshan Lake in Dongguan. The model features HUAWEI DriveONE’s intelligent vehicle motion domain technology.
HUAWEI DriveONE provides the Ray 7 with a chip-level integrat

Announced on August 20, 2026, GAC Philippines launched the GS4 MAX HEV in the Philippines, with an introductory price of PHP 1,218,000, available for reservations made through September 30, 2026.
The hybrid SUV is powered by a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle hybrid engine with a 2-speed dedicated hybrid transmission and a 2

On August 19, GAC AION New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd (GAC Aion) announced the official debut of the Ray 7, the first battery-electric sedan in its Ray series.
Designed for younger consumers, the Ray7 features classic sporty proportions with a low-slung, wide-body stance. It measures around 5 meters in length and fea

On August 19, GAC México announced that it will begin local vehicle production under an SKD (Semi Knocked Down) assembly scheme during the fourth quarter of 2026, marking the company's transition from an import-focused operation to local manufacturing.
The initiative is part of GAC's "In Mexico, for Mexico" strategy

On August 20, multiple sources reported that Fidelity Engineering and Trading Company Limited (FET Auto) has launched GAC vehicles in Ghana. FET is a leading comprehensive industrial service provider in West Africa. FET Auto has launched nine new models ranging from internal combustion energy, electric, and hybrid-po

Reported on August 19, 2026, TH Automotive Manufacturing Co., Ltd. plans to officially inaugurate its vehicle assembly plant in Cambodia in 2026, after completing the facility and beginning preliminary operations. The company, which has exclusive distribution rights for GAC and Chevrolet vehicles in Cambodia, establi

According to Aistaland Intelligent Automotive Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd (Aistaland Auto), the all-new Aistaland GX7, a large five-seat SUV under the Aistaland brand jointly developed by Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd (GAC Group) and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd (Huawei), made its interior debut and will be