GAC International expands presence in Libya and South Africa On December 7, GAC International celebrated its first showroom in Libya, marking the debut of three models, the EMZOOM, EMKOO, and the second-generation all-new GS8. Additionally, GAC also opened its flagship dealership in Bryanston, South Africa. The dealership is managed by Salvador Caetano South Africa, the authorized distributor of GAC in the country, offering a comprehensive range ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/09

tomers in the American continent by reducing waiting times and optimizing the supply of parts, especially in Colombia due to its proximity. This step has become necessary due to the growing demand in the region for the brand's vehicles, which has introduced models such as the EMZOOM R-Style and the EMKOO HEV, which will no longer require the shipment of parts from China for prompt service. Some of the key elements of the center's operating standa...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/21

GAC Motor launches EMKOO SUV in South Africa On September 17, GAC Motor along with its official distributor Salvador Caetano launched EMKOO, SUV in South Africa. The vehicle will be available in two models of Executive and Executive-Plus with price starting from ZAR 599,900. The vehicle features a 1.5 TGDI MegaWave engine paired with a 7WDCT transmission delivering 130 kW of power, with a maximum torque of 270 Nm. The model is 4,680 mm in length,...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/18

GAC Emkoo Hybrid SUV launched in Philippines Reported on August 22, 2024, GAC Motor Philippines has launched the GAC Emkoo Hybrid, following its preview at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). This SUV is priced from PHP 1,698,000.  The Emkoo Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter Atkinson (ATK) cycle engine and an electric motor that generate the combined output of 238 hp and 300 Nm of torque. Power is sent to a 2-speed dedicated hybrid transmi...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/22

GAC arrives to Costa Rica On April 10, GAC arrived in Costa Rica, announcing an event to launch its brand in the Central American country. At this event, the brand presented its most recent models, such as the EMZOOM, EMKOO, all-new GS8 and the GS4. During Expomovil 2024, an event where up to 30% of vehicles are sold annually in the country, GAC increased its model portfolio by adding the GS3 and M6 Pro. These models are now available to customer...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/03

announced that it had inked a CKD technical collaboration agreement with GAC, which enables WTCA to locally assemble GAC vehicles using CKD kits and components. WTCA also signed an MoU with GAC to conduct feasibility studies for 2 new CKD vehicle assembly projects in Malaysia, which include the RHD Emkoo for the Malaysian market and the LHD GS3 Emzoom for export to Vietnam. (From an article of Paul Tan on April 1, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/02

GAC Motor, China enters Egypt market, opens flagship store On November 20, GAC Motor announced its entry into the Egyptian market with the opening of its inaugural flagship store and brand launch in Cairo, Egypt. The brand introduced four vehicles in the initial stages, including the all-new GS4, EMPOW, EMZOOM, and EMKOO.   The newly opened 600 square meter flagship showroom is the brand's first overseas project that complies with the new regula...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/21

GAC launches EMKOO compact SUV, previews EMZOOM subcompact SUV in Chile On September 6, GAC Motor announced the launch of its EMKOO compact SUV as the latest model to join its array of automotive products in Chile at an event in Santiago, which also served as an advance presentation of EMZOOM, a subcompact SUV that will hit the market in September. The futuristic 5-passenger vehicle is expected to stand out in the compact SUV segment with a rang...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/07

GAC Motors launches EMKOO and GS3 EMZOOM SUVs in Saudi Arabia On August 16, GAC Motors launched its Emkoo and GS3 Emzoom SUVs at an invitational launch party celebrated at the Crowne Plaza RDC in Riyadh.The 5-seater EMKOO SUV comes with a Mega Wave 1.5L GDI engine, whereas the GS3 Emzoom is equipped with a 1.5L turbocharged direct injection engine.After its launch in Saudi Arabia, the EMKOO SUV will be further released in the rest of the Middle E...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/25

All-new GAC GS3 compact crossover to be launched in Philippines on June 30 Reported on June 13, 2023, Astara, the exclusive distributor of GAC Motor in the Philippines, has confirmed the local launch of the all-new GS3 compact crossover on June 30, following the recently introduced GS8, EMPOW, and EMKOO.The all-new GS3 features a 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine (175 hp), mated to a 7-speed transmission.(From an article of CarGuide.PH o...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/15

GAC Emkoo and GAC Empow officially launched in Philippines at MIAS 2023 Announced on May 5, 2023, the Philippines, a key market for GAC Motor in the Southeast Asian region, has become the latest market to welcome the launch of the Emkoo, the brand’s newest SUV, and Empow during the opening day of the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2023. The other 3 models displayed at the show were the GS4 compact SUV, the GN6 MPV, and the GS8 SUV. The E...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/11

increase of around 24% from 2022’s and about 5% from the previous high of 142,000 in 2019.During the show, at least 20 cars made their Philippine debut. These included the next-generation Ford Territory; Subaru Forester GT Edition, refreshed Evoltis, and Outback; Peugeot 3008 and 5008 Active; GAC Emkoo; Mitsubishi Xpander Cross 60th Anniversary Edition.The event organizer Worldbex Services International has confirmed that the next MIAS will be ...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/19

GAC Emkoo SUV to make Philippine debut at 2023 Manila International Auto Reported on March 29, 2023, GAC Motor, under the distributorship of Astara in the Philippines, is slated to make a local debut of GAC Emkoo compact SUV at the upcoming 2023 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). In addition to the showcase of the full range of GAC vehicles already made available in the local market, the top-of-the-line GE variant of GAC Empow will also make ...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/30

Park in Conghua District have implemented closed-loop work and production due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Guangzhou. 296 R&D and design personnel and 132 external assistants of the GAC R&D Center and over 500 employees in production and manufacturing of GAC Motor Co., Ltd. that mainly produces the Emkoo compact SUV and the M8 mid-to-large-sized MPV have been staying at the plants since November 24.GAC Hino Motors Co., Ltd. that produces heavy- a...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/02

GAC Trumpchi launches Emkoo compact SUV On September 25, the Trumpchi brand of Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group) announced the launch of its all-new Emkoo compact SUV. It is available in 8 variants, including 5 gasoline-powered versions and 3 hybrid versions. It is priced between CNY 119,800 and CNY 169,800.The Emkoo adopts a futuristic look. It is fitted with LED headlamps that can cast a glance into the future, LED taillamps in t...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/27

GAC Trumpchi opens reservations for Emkoo compact SUV On August 18, the Trumpchi brand of Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group) announced that it opened reservations for its all-new Emkoo compact SUV. It is available in 6 variants, including 4 fuel-powered versions and 2 hybrid versions. It is priced between CNY 132,000 and CNY 172,000.The Emkoo adopts a futuristic look. It is fitted with a front grille resembling a V-shaped ray, LED h...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/22

GAC Trumpchi begins blind preorders for Emkoo compact SUV On July 21, the Trumpchi brand of Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group) announced the start of blind preorders (preorders without knowing the price or specs) for its all-new Emkoo compact hybrid SUV.The Emkoo adopts a futuristic look. It is fitted with a front grille resembling a V-shaped ray, LED headlamps that can cast a glance into the future, LED taillamps in the image of li...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/25

; slow or fast charging; large or small capacity; long or short range; grid-to-vehicle charging or vehicle-to-grid charging; and recycled or passed on.This year's Auto Guangzhou also witnessed the unveiling of two models by GAC Group: the flagship electric concept coupe TIME and the new concept car EMKOO.GAC R&D Center released X-Soul, an upgraded electronic and electrical architecture which applies to battery electric vehicles and hybrid vehicle...

News  Updated at: 2021/11/24