Guangzhou carmaker steps up its global reach with Russian launch

GAC Motor signs letters of intent with local dealers during the news conference. [Photo provided to China Daily]

GAC Motor, a leading Chinese automobile brand developed by Guangzhou Automobile Group, is getting ready for entry into the Russian market.

The carmaker made its debut at the 2019 St. Petersburg International Motor Show with the aim of meeting the driving demands of Russian customers.

Nine models, including SUVs, MPVs, sedans and new energy vehicles, were displayed at the auto show, which was held on April 4-7. The exhibits showed of GAC Motor's manufacturing power.

VIP guests, including Commercial Consul Luo Xin and Consul Lou Jiahong of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in St. Petersburg, attended GAC Motor's news conference. They and other officials spoke positively about the carmaker.

"We noticed that the Russian auto market has maintained double-digit growth in the past two years, which speaks volumes for the potential of the market. This is the reason why we came here, to deliver more products and provide more mobility choices," said Yu Jun, president of GAC Motor.

GAC Motor has pushed ahead with plans to enter the Russian market since it announced the decision at last year's Moscow International Automobile Salon. So far, GAC Motor RUS has begun building sales outlets and is preparing for the cars' introduction.