GAC Motor PH sells 1.7k units in Jan.-Jun. 2024

GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group Company) Motor Philippines has sold 1,702 units during the initial half of the year.

The aforementioned retail performance showed a 172-percent growth rate versus the 625 vehicles that were turned over to clients for the same period in 2023.

For June alone, the Astara Philippines-led automotive distributor delivered 351 examples to its buyers all over the country.

Such performance helped GAC Motor Philippines take the 12th place in the overall market share and become the third best-selling Chinese vehicle brand in the country — based on the latest Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Incorporated report.

“Our GAC Motor Philippines team has shown unstoppable momentum as we continue to achieve new milestones and break new ground across the country. We are immensely grateful for the warm support of new customers and are eager to deliver the outstanding mobility solutions that GAC Motor offers to even more Filipinos,” Astara Philippines-GAC Motor Philippines Brand Head Franz Decloedt said.

During the company’s Midyear Dealer Conference disclosed that the GS3 Emzoom and M6 Pro led the firm’s strong retail performance for the whole January-June 2024 period.

Launched around a year ago, the crossover cornered 64 percent of the Chinese brand’s overall sales in the country.

“Achieving our goal to rank third in prominence by the half-year mark is a testament to our efforts, and we are determined to make 2024 an even more successful year. Leading the charge are our nameplates that have become Filipino favorites, the GS3 Emzoom and M6 Pro, along with our other offerings,” he added.

The GAC GS3 Emzoom has already breached the 1,500-unit sales mark in less than a year since it entered the local subcompact crossover arena. It boasts advanced safety systems, a user-friendly infotainment system, and sleek design.

On the other hand, the recently-launched multi-purpose vehicle is fitted with premium features, spacious interior, fuel efficiency, and family-oriented design and is offered with a competitive price.

GAC Motor PH’s future plans

Relatedly, Decloedt shared that the company shall launch six models in the next six months, which will “embody the brand DNA of GAC Motor and reflect our commitment to excellence and innovation.”

"We aim to provide our customers with a full array of vehicles that seamlessly blend advanced technology with superior craftsmanship, staying true to our new tagline, Where Craft Meets Technology," he explained.

Astara Philippines also embraced its newest dealer partners that will don the GAC Motor brand in strategic areas in the country.

Taking part in the ceremonial signing of dealer agreement at the conference last July 10 were the following:

• GAC Angeles: Dreamcar Unlimited Automotive Corporation
• GAC BGC, GAC Calamba and GAC Taytay: Autohub Group
• GAC Cebu: Autocentral Incorporated
• GAC Dasmariñas: Premier Autoventures, Incorporated
• GAC Quezon Avenue: Philadelphia Business Initiative Incorporated
• GAC Sta. Rosa: BERMAZ Auto Asia Incorporated
• GAC Valenzuela: ADOT Motors, Incorporated
• GAC Zamboanga: Otto-Motto Mobility, Incorporated

Further, GAC Motor Philippines has also opened new dealerships in San Fernando, Pampanga, Iloilo City in Western Visayas, Sumulong Highway in Cainta, Rizal and General Santos City in Mindanao. The brand’s local arm is poised to open more dealerships within the year in Bonifacio Global City, Sucat, Zamboanga, Tacloban, Santa Rosa, Fairview, Bacolod, Kawit, Congressional Avenue, Mindanao Avenue, and Valenzuela City.

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