GAC Group

Joint Venture Era (1997–2009)

GAC got its start by teaming up with global heavyweights like Honda and Toyota. During this time, joint ventures such as GAC Honda and GAC Toyota were set up, helping the group build up know‑how in advanced manufacturing and quality control.

Independent Brand Era (2010–2019)

In December 2010, GAC launched its first own‑brand passenger car, "Trumpchi," marking its official step into building cars under its own name. In 2017, GAC Aion was established, becoming the main force behind GAC's push into new energy vehicles.

Transformation Era (2020–Present)

Facing huge changes across the auto industry, GAC is now speeding up its shift to electrification and smart technology. In 2022, it rolled out China's first pure electric supercar, the Hyper SSR, and introduced a fresh brand look. In 2024, the group moved its headquarters to Panyu Automotive City to sharpen its focus on R&D and production. In February 2025, a leadership change took place—Feng Xingya took over as Chairman from the retiring Zeng Qinghong—and GAC launched a system‑wide reform called the "Panyu Action." That same year, GAC teamed up with Huawei to create the high‑end smart electric vehicle brand AISTALAND with the first model, the GT7, set to launch in June 2026.

GAC has built a diverse brand portfolio that brings together both independent and joint venture brands.

Independent Brands

• GAC Trumpchi: Positioned as the "smart guardian for all‑scenario family mobility," it meets the needs of families across a wide range of driving scenarios with reliable quality and intelligent technology.

• GAC Aion: Positioned as "fashionable, intelligent, and reassuring." It introduced a new logo to create smart mobility experiences tailored to young users.

• Hyptec: Positioned as "extraordinary tech enjoyment." It uses technological innovation to meet the deeper needs of modern pioneers.

• AISTALAND: Co‑created by GAC and Huawei, this brand focuses on the high‑end smart electric vehicle market above 300,000 RMB.

• GAC Lingcheng: The commercial vehicle brand, actively pushing into the new energy commercial vehicle space.

Joint Venture Brands: GAC Honda and GAC Toyota remain important pillars of the group, providing steady sales and profits.

In 2025, GAC Group posted total operating revenue of approximately 96.542 billion RMB. The group sold 1.7215 million vehicles, with terminal sales reaching 1.8135 million units. Among these, sales of energy‑saving and new energy vehicles hit 888,200 units, accounting for 51.60% of total sales—the first time the share has crossed the 50% mark.

In 2025, overseas terminal sales of independent brands rose about 48% year‑on‑year. GAC expanded its business to 87 countries and regions, with a cumulative total of 630 outlets established. Self‑developed R&D investment for the year surpassed 62 billion RMB, and patent applications exceeded 24,900.

However, hit by declining joint venture brand sales and intensifying market competition, net profit attributable to the parent company turned from profit to loss in 2025, as the group entered a period of deep adjustment.

Entering 2026, GAC's operating performance improved significantly. First‑quarter combined sales reached nearly 380,000 units, up 2.38% year‑on‑year, with independent brand sales hitting 166,200 units—a year‑on‑year increase of more than 42%. Overseas independent brand sales exceeded 42,000 units, rising as much as 86% year‑on‑year. First‑quarter consolidated operating revenue came in at 20.229 billion RMB, and net profit attributable to the parent company improved by 10.29% year‑on‑year.

GAC stays committed to long‑term R&D investment, with cumulative spending exceeding 62 billion RMB by the end of 2025. At the 2026 GAC Tech Day, the group unveiled five core technology achievements: Xingyuan Power, Starship Body, Galaxy Smart Cockpit, Xingling Architecture 4.0, and the Chip Ecosystem.

Electrification: GAC launched the Xingyuan Power technology brand, covering range‑extended, plug‑in hybrid, and hybrid systems for all scenarios. The 1.5T hybrid engine in the Xingyuan plug‑in hybrid system saw its peak thermal efficiency rise by nearly 3%. The Xingyuan Super Dual‑Engine pioneered the use of 5.4 kWh high‑rate safe batteries. All‑solid‑state batteries are expected to achieve small‑batch vehicle installation in 2026.

Intelligence: GAC introduced the "Xingling Smart Mobility" intelligent technology brand, achieving full‑coverage intelligent driving from L2 to L4 across multiple scenarios. It became one of the first automakers to obtain a 120 km/h L3 autonomous driving road test license. Xingling Architecture 4.0 uses AI to drive the evolution of intelligent driving and cockpit experiences. On the chip front, GAC partnered with 105 suppliers to launch China's first smart new energy vehicle with 100% domestically designed chips—the Hyptec GT Climbing Edition, which features 1,004 domestic chips throughout the vehicle.

Emerging fields: GAC's flying car brand, GOVY, has built a full‑scenario product matrix covering short‑distance multi‑rotor and intercity compound‑wing models. The multi‑rotor flying car, AirCab, has received nearly 2,000 order intentions and is expected to begin mass production and deliveries by the end of the year. Meanwhile, the intelligent robotics company Huilun Tech has successfully developed four generations of embodied intelligence humanoid robot products.

GAC is using the "Panyu Action" as a springboard for systemic reform, with a strong focus on growing its independent brands. The goal is for independent brand sales to make up more than 60% of the total by 2027. In 2026, GAC will continue pushing forward under the banner of "Tech GAC," driving the renewal of its four major independent brands: Trumpchi, Aion, Hyptec, and AISTALAND.

On the overseas front, GAC is targeting 250,000 exports in 2026, with ambitions to hit 1 million annual overseas sales by 2030 and reach over 120 countries. In emerging areas, the group is also making moves in flying cars and intelligent robots, exploring a "sky‑ground integration" mobility ecosystem.

Looking ahead, GAC will keep ramping up R&D spending, with electrification, intelligence, and globalization as its three main engines. As it speeds up its shift to a "technology enterprise," GAC is aiming to become a world‑class tech mobility company.