GAC Toyota launches bZ7 electric sedan On March 29, GAC Toyota launched the bZ7 mid-to-large-size battery electric sedan. The vehicle model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 169,800 to CNY 229,800. The bZ7 measures 5,130mm long, 1,965mm wide, and 1,506mm, 1,500mm, or 1,491mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,020mm. Powered by a single 207kW/320Nm permanent magnet synchronous motor and a 71.35kWh or 88.13kWh lithium-iron phosph...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Lucky Motor Corporation, Pakistan signs exclusive partnership with GAC Group, China On March 30, Lucky Motor Corporation (LMC) signed an exclusive partnership with Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group) to introduce GAC's NEV brands Aion and Hyptec in Pakistan. The deal covers GAC's full NEV portfolio, including vehicles built on its proprietary Magazine Battery 2.0 platform, which uses LFP, NMC, and next-generation solid-state battery technology...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

GAC launches four new electric vehicles in Ethiopia On March 27, multiple sources reported that GAC Group has introduced four new electric vehicle models in Ethiopia. It has introduced AION UT, AION V Home, HYPTEC HT, and HYPTEC HL models. It also launched its GAC JUNTU flagship showroom. The showroom follows a “4S” model, covering sales, spare parts, service and customer support.  Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

GAC Toyota, FAW Toyota to recall around 560,000 vehicles in total On March 27, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (GAC Toyota) and FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (FAW Toyota) recently filed recall plans as follows. -          GAC Toyota: Recall number S2026M0036V: 317,990 Highlander models manufactured in China between August 7, 2021 and September 22, 2025, effective from Apr...

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GAC starts Aion UT production at Magna’s Graz plant in Austria On March 27, GAC announced that it has started production of the Aion UT at Magna’s facility in Austria. The Aion UT is a C segment electric hatchback with a 2,750 mm wheelbase. It offers a driving range of up to 430 km (WLTP) and supports fast charging from 30% to 80% in just 24 minutes using DC charging.  The vehicle is designed by GAC’s European team in Milan and is now prod...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Huawang Auto renamed Aistaland Auto for unification between company, brand names On March 24, Huawang Automotive Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. (Huawang Auto), a GAC Group subsidiary, was renamed Aistaland Intelligent Automotive Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. (Aistaland Auto), a cooperative brand between GAC Group and Huawei, for a unification between the company and brand names. In 2026, Aistaland Auto will launch two new vehicle models, inc...

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GAC Commercial Vehicle, Neolix forge strategic partnership in Guangzhou On March 25, GAC Commercial Vehicle signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Neolix Huitong (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. (Neolix) in Guangzhou. The two companies will launch strategic cooperation on driverless logistics vehicles. This includes cooperative production of existing Neolix driverless vehicles, joint R&D of and technological collaboration on next-generation ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

BIMS 2026: GAC outlines Thailand strategy; GAC CARE debuts overseas Announced on March 25, 2026, GAC outlined a new phase for its Thailand operations at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show, presenting the upgraded “Thailand Action 2.0” strategy. The plan positions Thailand not just as a sales market, but as a future regional export hub, supported by continued model rollouts from 2026 and deeper localization. GAC also launched GAC CARE, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

GAC Commercial Vehicle launches two megawatt charging vehicles, with charging times in 15-min range On March 20, GAC Commercial Vehicle launched two new megawatt charging vehicle models at an event in Shenzhen. -          T7S: The megawatt charging battery electric tractor is equipped with a 528kWh Sunwoda super charging battery mated to a Huawei megawatt charging system, delivering a charging time of 18 minutes from 10% to 80% state-of-...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

GAC Group opens South China Test Center for ICVs, low-altitude aircraft On March 20, GAC Group opened the South China (Shaoguan) Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Test Center (South China Test Center), China’s first large comprehensive proving ground to be granted the right to use airspace. Built by five institutions including CAERI and GAC Group, the facility has a total land area of approximately 5.733 million square meters and a...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

) will be held under the theme “The Iconic Synchronicity” (Press Day/VIP Day: March 23 for vehicle brands and March 24 for motorcycle brands). International automotive brands participating in the show include Chinese marques such as NIO (including Firefly), Zeekr, XPeng, MG, GWM, BYD and Denza, GAC Group, Changan Automobile (including Nevo, Deepal and Avatr), Geely, Chery (Omoda & Jaecoo and Lepas), Dongfeng Motor (Forthing), Maxus, and Geely...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

GAC Group establishes powertrain business unit On March 18, GAC Group announced the recent strategic consolidation of core powertrain operations into an independent powertrain business unit. Integrating core links including R&D, production, supply, and sales, the GAC powertrain business unit will focus on tackling technology routes such as hybrid systems, engines, and range extenders. It will promote the sustained evolution of core power technolo...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

GAC to establish manufacturing plant in Catalao, Brazil On March 19, GAC announced on LinkedIn that it will establish a manufacturing plant in Catalão, Goiás, with planned production capacity of up to 50,000 vehicles per year and operations scheduled to begin in 2027. The company stated that the project represents a concrete step in strengthening its commitment to the Brazilian market and to the future of mobility in the country. The announcem...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/21

GAC-Huawei Aistaland Auto brand globally debuts Aistaland GT7 shooting brake in China On March 17, Aistaland Auto, a cooperative brand between GAC Group and Huawei, globally debuted the Aistaland GT7 shooting brake set for launch and delivery in June. The name, Aistaland, is derived from “AI Start New Land”. The Aistaland GT7 measures 5,050mm long, 1,980mm wide, and 1,470mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,000mm. The Aistaland GT7 features a tri-m...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

units), Chery (36,091 units), Leapmotor (28,067 units), SAIC-GM-Wuling (26,874 units), Li Auto (26,421 units), SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle (21,962 units), Dongfeng Motor Corporation (21,817 units), NIO (20,797 units), Xiaomi EV (20,414 units), XPeng (15,256 units), Great Wall Motor (12,741 units), GAC Aion (11,742 units), and Seres Auto (10,025 units). February and YTD new energy passenger car retail sales volumes were 464,000 units and 1.06 mil...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

GAC to launch AION V electric crossover in Russia On March 11, GAC Group announced that sales of the new GAC AION V electric crossover are scheduled to begin in Russia in March 2026. The GAC AION V is a compact urban crossover measuring 4,605 mm in length, 1,854 mm in width, and 1,686 mm in height. It is built on the AION Electric Platform (AEP 3.0), featuring a front-mounted electric motor producing 204 hp (150 kW) and 210 Nm of torque. The veh...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Three Japanese OEMs release February 2026 new car sales figures in China, all down y/y Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their February 2026 new car sales results in China. Toyota sold 82,500 units in February, down 13.9% year-over-year (y/y). GAC Toyota accounted for 41,809 units, down 0.4% y/y. The sales volumes of the Camry, Highlander, and Sienna flagship models totaled 20,761 units, up 12% y/y. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 22...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

enh, concluded on March 8 with wide participation from international automakers, reflecting the rising prominence of electric vehicles (EVs) in Cambodia. About 60 companies exhibited at 115 booths, up from 87 booths in 2025, showcasing new vehicles and services. Chinese brands such as BYD, Changan, GAC, and Dongfeng’s Forthing were among the key participants. Officials said the rising number of exhibitors reflects the rapid growth of Cambodia...

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GAC opens GS3 compact SUV pre-sales in Brazil On March 6, it was reported that GAC began pre-sales of the new GS3 compact SUV in Brazil, offering two versions, Elite and Elite Plus. The GS3 is built on the GPMA platform, shared with the GS4, and is powered exclusively by a 1.5-liter turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine producing 170 hp and 25.5 kgfm of torque, paired with a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. The SUV accelerates fr...

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GAC Hyptec launches A800 range-extended electric sedan On March 4, GAC Hyptec launched the A800 flagship range-extended electric sedan. The vehicle model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 189,800 to CNY 299,800. The A800 measures 5,130mm long, 1,966mm or 1,998mm wide, and 1,500mm or 1,492mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,020mm. The A800 is built on the next-generation X-Soul high-end architecture. Powered by a 200kW/305Nm o...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06