From October 8 to 11, 2025, GAC invited a group of dealers from Australia and New Zealand to visit Guangzhou for in-depth exchange event. President of GAC INTERNATIONAL, Wei Haigang and Vice President of GAC INTERNATIONAL, Wang Shunsheng warmly welcomed the visiting dealers from Australia and New Zealand. During the discussion, GAC clearly expressed its confidence and commitment to strengthening its presence in the Oceania market, stating that both sides would work together to enhance cooperation and achieve shared success in the future.
During the event, GAC fully showcased its core advantages in new energy technologies, intelligent manufacturing, and global layout to Australian and New Zealand partners through multi-dimensional interactions including factory tours, on-site seminars, and test drives, laying a solid foundation for further deepening its presence in the Australian and New Zealand markets.
The Dealer Delegation from Australia and New Zealand Visited GAC
Visiting the Intelligent Manufacturing Base, Charting a Blueprint for Cooperation
The first stop of the ANZ dealer delegation was the GAC AION Factory, where they got a close look at popular vehicle models and learned about core technologies like EIC systems and smart connectivity technologies. They also went deep into the assembly workshop and battery production workshop, experiencing the charm of GAC's automation firsthand. The modernization level of the intelligent factory left a deep impression on the delegation, greatly deepening their recognition of GAC's "intelligent manufacturing".
The Dealer Delegation from Australia and New Zealand Visited the GAC AION Factory
Then the delegation proceeded to the Inpow Battery Factory, Guangzhou’s largest power battery and energy storage battery project. There, the dealers experienced GAC’s cutting-edge battery technology up close, which further reinforced GAC’s unwavering commitment to quality.
The Dealer Delegation from Australia and New Zealand Visited Inpow Battery Factory
After the visit, Zhang Fan, Chief Design Officer,Head of GAC DESIGN Global, Ding Dong, Director of International Business Department of GAC Group, Liang Qianyi, Vice General Manager of GAC INTERNATIONAL Australia and other leaders conducted in-depth discussions with the dealer delegation from Australia and New Zealand.
Focusing on the global practice of GAC's "Five Cities in Three Countries" global design system, Zhang Fan shared the design philosophy behind brands such as AION and HYPTEC, which not only incorporate eastern aesthetics but also align with overseas preferences. Ding Dong systematically introduced the layout and plans of GAC's global business strategy, focusing specifically on product adaptation and channel support plans for the Australia-New Zealand market. Liang Qianyi, emphasized GAC's commitment to delivering high-quality products, reliable services, and a trustworthy dealer network layout in the region. He noted that this visit marks a key milestone in the partnership and expressed confidence that it would deepen the delegates' understanding of GAC's capabilities and vision, laying a solid foundation for future collaboration and mutual growth.
Site of the Seminar
Multi-Dimensional Test Drive Experience, Personal Verification of Product Strength
To further enable the dealer delegation to experience the superior capabilities of GAC products, GAC arranged a multi-scenario test drive route, covering urban roads, highway sections and simulated complex road conditions. All star models including GAC All-New S9, AION V, EMZOOM, GAC M8 PHEV and HYPTEC HT were all present, comprehensively demonstrating the core competitiveness of GAC’s product portfolio.
During the test drive, each model delivered impressive performances. The responsive performance and excellent power performance they demonstrated in diverse scenarios effectively met the diverse needs of the Australian and New Zealand markets for performance, safety and comfort, earning high praise and recognition from the dealer delegation.
The Dealer Delegation from Australia and New Zealand Gave a Thumbs-Up to GAC
During the China trip, which included visits to smart manufacturing bases such as the GAC AION Factory and GAC Toyota Factory, as well as comprehensive test drives, GAC solidified the bond of trust with its Australia-New Zealand dealers and injected new momentum into its global strategy.
GAC Toyota Factory
As a Chinese automaker present in 85 countries and regions, GAC is leveraging Australia as its strategic hub in Oceania to implement its localization philosophy of "In local, For local; Integrating into local, Serving for local, and Contributing to local". In the future, GAC will take technology as its sail and cooperation as its oar to write a new chapter of "Intelligent Manufacturing from China" in Oceania navigating the global wave of new energy.