Jameel Motors UK will convey new Chinese language model GAC to the UK early subsequent yr with two fashions confirmed to kick off gross sales in Q1 2026.
The primary fashions would be the Aion V SUV and what has been beforehand described as China’s reply to the Mini, the Aion UT hatchback EV. Extra fashions are deliberate for the UK sooner or later.
Jameel has confirmed the Aions can be accessible by choose franchised retail community companions.
The deal to distribute GAC fashions within the UK follows on from Jameel’s partnership in Poland with the model.
Wayne Wei, GAC Worldwide president, stated: “GAC’s entry into the UK marks a vital step in its internationalisation technique.
“As we set foot on this dynamic market, GAC is dedicated to bringing industry-leading merchandise and first-class providers to UK shoppers.”
Jasmmine Wong, Jameel Motors chief government, stated: “The three way partnership with GAC represents a shared imaginative and prescient and an thrilling alternative to satisfy the UK’s rising demand for smarter, cleaner passenger automobiles.
“Led by buyer choice and guided by our experience, we’re dedicated to staying forward of tendencies and delivering first-class options which are each revolutionary and sustainable.”
GAC factfile:
- GAC is a prime 5 automobile producer in China and ranks as quantity 181 within the Fortune World 500.
- GAC operates joint ventures with Toyota and Honda.
- GAC has a European design studio in Milan, Italy.
- GAC’s enterprise spans seven main sectors: R&D, full automobiles, auto elements, power and ecosystem, worldwide operations, commerce and mobility, in addition to funding and finance.
- The enterprise has already expanded internationally, with gross sales markets throughout the Center East, Southeast Asia, Jap Europe, Africa and America, in a complete of 84 nations and areas worldwide.
- Abroad gross sales of its self-branded automobiles surpassed 100,000 items for the primary time in 2024, a 92.3% year-on-year enhance.
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Freelance author for AM, Tom Seymour has been a specialist B2B journalist masking the automotive sector for over 14 years. He began his freelance profession in 2015 and at present writes for quite a lot of automotive, enterprise and know-how publications.
