On December 15, the closing ceremony of the 12th National Paralympic Games and the 9th National Special Olympic Games was held at Bao'an Happy Theater in Shenzhen. “This marked the successful conclusion of the 15th National Games, the 12th National Paralympic Games, and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (hereinafter referred to as ‘15th National Games and the Para & Special Games’).”As a leading enterprise in manufacturing and technological innovation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, GAC, in its capacity as the exclusive official automotive partner of the events, provided comprehensive and high-quality vehicle support for the competitions held in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. This collaboration not only represents a powerful alliance between a leading Chinese manufacturing enterprise and a top-tier sports IP, but also a two-way empowerment between "Tech GAC" and the "Vibrant Bay Area". Leveraging the event's influence and celebrity effect, GAC has fully demonstrated its outstanding quality, sincere service and corporate responsibility to markets and users in Hong Kong and Macao, enhancing its reputation while strengthening brand influence.
GAC's National Games Fleet Navigating the Streets of Hong Kong
GAC's National Games Fleet Navigating the Streets of Macao
Supporting Low-Carbon Events in Hong Kong and Macao with Premium Products
Addressing the right-hand drive requirements of the Hong Kong and Macao legs, GAC specially provided globally customized models – including 185 units of the intelligent new energy MPV E9 PHEV and 180 units of the luxury intelligent electric SUV HYPTEC HT, totaling 365 event-specific vehicles – which were officially shipped to Hong Kong and Macao on September 30.
Shipment Ceremony Scene
On October 15 and 22, GAC successfully completed the delivery of vehicles for the Hong Kong and Macao legs at the Hong Kong Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park Sports Centre and the Macao East Asian Games Dome respectively. For the Hong Kong leg, GAC delivered 90 units of E9 PHEV and 180 units of HYPTEC HT; in Macao, 95 units of E9 PHEV were delivered and put into service for the local leg.
Hong Kong Delivery Ceremony Scene
Macao Delivery Ceremony Scene
As official event vehicles, the E9 PHEV and HYPTEC HT embody GAC's profound accumulation in quality and technology. With exceptional reliability and cutting-edge intelligent electric technology, they provide low-carbon, efficient, comfortable and reliable transportation support for the Hong Kong and Macao legs. Among them, the E9 PHEV is an intelligent new energy MPV developed by GAC based on insights into the luxury MPV market. It integrates a luxurious and spacious interior, efficient intelligent electric power, a smart and safe driving experience, and a long driving range to meet various travel needs. The HYPTEC HT, as a luxury intelligent electric SUV, offers an expectation-exceeded travel experience with first-class cabin comfort and outstanding handling performance.
E9 PHEV Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicle
Additionally, to provide special care for individuals associated with the Para & Special Games, GAC has introduced the E9 PHEV Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicle. Equipped with the "world's first detachable luxury electric accessibility seat," it fully meets the needs for barrier-free travel.
During the events, the organizing committees and service support teams of the Hong Kong and Macao legs highly praised the vehicles provided by GAC. Head of National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong), YEUNG Tak Keung stated that the excellent reputation of GAC's vehicles will significantly enhance the quality of event reception and transportation services, and these new energy models have also provided strong support for Hong Kong's low-carbon event hosting. Team member Eric noted that the suspension system equipped on the E9 PHEV delivers an extremely comfortable riding experience, making it highly suitable for the narrow roads with high elevation differences in Hong Kong and Macao. Member Derek also praised: "The motor performance and overall handling response of the HYPTEC HT are truly exceptional."
Ensuring Smooth Event Operation with Sincere Services
Faced with the complex transportation needs of the events covering more than a dozen venues in the Greater Bay Area and operating at high intensity 24 hours a day, GAC, relying on its rich product matrix, "land-air integrated" intelligent mobility service capabilities, and years of experience in supporting major events, established the GAC National Games Intelligent Mobility Support Center. Implementing a 24/7 full-cycle operation and emergency response mechanism, the center achieved service support with "zero errors, zero failures, and zero worries" throughout the entire event cycle.
GAC National Games Intelligent Mobility Support Center
In terms of after-sales service center and service network construction, GAC's official after-sales team provided full support with exclusive service centers offering original factory inspection, maintenance and repair services. Through sincere cooperation with agents Harmony Auto Group and APMG Group, after-sales service centers were established in Kowloon Bay and Kwai Chung, Hong Kong, And quipped with an experienced after-sales maintenance team. These technical personnel have all received GAC model technical training and certification, are familiar with the maintenance key points of various GAC models, and can quickly and accurately address vehicle issues.
GAC service team conducting one-on-one on-site training and explanation for event vehicle drivers
Regarding GAC's service support during the events, Pun Weng Kun, Coordinator of Macao's Preparatory Office, said: "The successful hosting of the event is inseparable from solid and reliable logistical support. GAC has provided professional and reliable services for the smooth operation of the Macao leg, serving as a solid backbone for our work."
Building on this, GAC also provides comprehensive and high-quality service support for users in Hong Kong and Macao, including original factory spare parts supply and vehicle warranty. Through the "GAC Owner APP", users can real-time monitor vehicle status and remotely control their vehicles. In addition, to facilitate cross-border travel, GAC is actively promoting the "Cross-Border Worry-Free Service", exploring maintenance support connecting Hong Kong, Macao and the Greater Bay Area. Relying on the 24-hour "Express Repair Green Channel", it ensures timely response to vehicle quality issues, fully safeguarding the safe travel of vehicle owners.
Empowering Sports and Demonstrating Corporate Responsibility with "GAC Strength"
On November 2, the torch relay of the 15th National Games was held simultaneously in Hong Kong, Macao, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. At the Hong Kong torch relay ceremony, Feng Xingya, Chairman and President of GAC Group, successfully completed the torch relay as the 8th torchbearer. This marks the second time Feng has carried the torch for a major sports event, following his role as a torchbearer for the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games, 15 years ago. From the banks of the Pearl River to the shores of Victoria Harbour, Feng, with the torch as a medium, witnessed GAC Group's progressive journey from China to the world, and demonstrated the firm pace of national automotive brands advancing in tandem with national sports undertakings.
Feng Xingya carrying the National Games torch for the relay
GAC has a long history of association with major sports events. From the Guangzhou Asian Games and World Table Tennis Championships to international marathons, and now 15th National Games and the Para & Special Games, it has consistently provided high-quality support for various sports events with its leading manufacturing advantages, witnessing and contributing to the vigorous development of China's sports industry. In this process, GAC's support for sports has achieved strategic elevation: it is no longer merely a sponsor of events, but also a practitioner and companion of the sports spirit, infusing events with distinct technological sense and a vision of the future, and demonstrating the innovative core of a technology-driven enterprise and its firm determination to lead the industry's intelligent and green transformation.
GAC Fleet Escorts the National Games Torch Relay
Based in the core area of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, GAC fully leverages its geographical advantages, relying on its complete industrial chain layout, continuous technological innovation capabilities and forward-looking global strategy to actively promote the agglomeration and upgrading of the automotive industry in the Greater Bay Area, helping to enhance its position in the global automotive industry landscape. Facing Hong Kong and Macao, GAC will continue to implement the "Hong Kong ACTION" and "Macao ACTION" localization action plans, adhering to the philosophy of "In Local, For Local, Integrated Locally, Serving Locally, Contributing Locally". It will create more low-carbon, green and intelligent high-quality mobility experiences for consumers in Hong Kong and Macao, striving to become a high-quality, high-tech and reliable partner for users in the two regions.
As a creator of low-carbon, green and intelligent mobility value for a better life, GAC will take this cooperation as a new starting point. While promoting the in-depth integration of Tech GAC and the technological National Games, it will join hands with the 15th National Games and the Para & Special Games to contribute more GAC strength to the high-quality development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the construction of a strong automotive nation.