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Reuters
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Reuters
China's GAC to launch UK car sales with two Aion brand EVs
LONDON, July 16 (Reuters) - Jameel Motors has signed a deal to distribute Guangzhou Automobile Group's (GAC) ( opens new tab vehicles in Britain, the two companies said on Wednesday, making GAC the fourth Chinese automaker to launch a new brand in Europe's second-largest car market this month. GAC's UK sales will start with two Aion brand electric models - the Aion V SUV, and the Aion UT hatchback, with deliveries expected in the first quarter of 2026. "GAC's entry into the UK marks a crucial step in its internationalization strategy," Wayne Wei, president of GAC International said in a statement. When asked if GAC could bring its Trumpchi, Hycan or Hyptec brands to Britain as well as Jameel, owned by the Saudi Jameel family, it said it was focused on the Aion brand for now. GAC has already announced plans to sell in Portugal and Poland and in May it launched in Brazil. Britain is Europe's second-largest EV market after Germany. One in four cars sold in Britain in June was electric and unlike the European Union, Britain has not imposed tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. Several Chinese automakers have already launched sales in Britain, including China's No. 1 seller BYD ( opens new tab. The British government this week said it would spend 650 million pounds ($871 million) on EV subsidies of up to 3,750 pounds for cars costing 37,000 pounds or less, which could attract more brands. Earlier this month, Geely ( launched its Geely brand in Britain with its electric EX5 SUV. Changan ( opens new tab will soon launch its electric Deepal S07 SUV and Chery ( which already sells Omoda and Jaecoo brand cars in Britain, has said its Chery brand cars will start selling in the coming weeks. GAC's global sales fell 20% in 2024 to 2 million vehicles, driven largely by declines in China at its joint ventures with Honda and Toyota, while its sales outside China rose 67% to 127,000 vehicles. ($1 = 0.7467 pounds)
Time of India
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
China's GAC to launch UK car sales with two Aion brand EVs
Jameel Motors has signed a deal to distribute Guangzhou Automobile Group's (GAC) vehicles in Britain, the two companies said on Wednesday, making GAC the fourth Chinese automaker to launch a new brand in Europe's second-largest car market this month. GAC's UK sales will start with two Aion brand electric models - the Aion V SUV, and the Aion UT hatchback, with deliveries expected in the first quarter of 2026. "GAC's entry into the UK marks a crucial step in its internationalization strategy," Wayne Wei, president of GAC International said in a statement. When asked if GAC could bring its Trumpchi, Hycan or Hyptec brands to Britain as well as Jameel, owned by the Saudi Jameel family, it said it was focused on the Aion brand for now. GAC has already announced plans to sell in Portugal and Poland and in May it launched in Brazil. Britain is Europe's second-largest EV market after Germany. One in four cars sold in Britain in June was electric and unlike the European Union, Britain has not imposed tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. Several Chinese automakers have already launched sales in Britain, including China's No. 1 seller BYD. The British government this week said it would spend 650 million pounds ($871 million) on EV subsidies of up to 3,750 pounds for cars costing 37,000 pounds or less, which could attract more brands. Earlier this month, Geely launched its Geely brand in Britain with its electric EX5 SUV. Changan will soon launch its electric Deepal S07 SUV and Chery, which already sells Omoda and Jaecoo brand cars in Britain, has said its Chery brand cars will start selling in the coming weeks. GAC's global sales fell 20per cent in 2024 to 2 million vehicles, driven largely by declines in China at its joint ventures with Honda and Toyota, while its sales outside China rose 67per cent to 127,000 vehicles.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Pony.ai Accelerates Gen-7 Robotaxi Deployment with Road Testing Launch in China's Guangdong
GUANGZHOU, China, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- (NASDAQ:PONY), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, is ramping up its Robotaxi mass production and commercialization efforts with the launch of public road testing for its seventh-generation Robotaxis in China. The vehicles now testing on roads in the southern Chinese megacities of Guangzhou and Shenzhen are based on Guangzhou Auto(GAC)'s second-generation Aion V model and equipped with most advanced autonomous driving system, unveiled just over a month ago at the Shanghai Auto Show. recently obtained regulatory permit to conduct these road tests for its seventh generation Robotaxi jointly developed with GAC, marking a significant transition from laboratory and closed-track validation into real-world traffic environments. In April, debuted its Gen-7 autonomous driving system at the Shanghai Auto Show. The new system delivers three core advancements: the exclusive use of 100% automotive-grade components, a 70% reduction in BOM costs of the autonomous driving kit compared to previous generation, and enhanced platform-based design enabling rapid adaptation across multiple vehicle models. Equipped with six types of mass-production sensors providing 360-degree, blind-spot-free redundant perception, and incorporating proprietary sensor cleaning solution, the system effectively handles adverse weather and extreme scenarios. Built upon in-house developed "PonyWorld" model and utilizing reinforcement learning, it achieves safety standards exceeding human capabilities while continuously improving its ability to navigate complex, real-world conditions for full-scenario, all-weather operation. Dr. James Peng, CEO and Co-Founder of said: "The Aion V with 7th-Gen AD system deployed in these road tests represent a significant milestone in our deep collaboration and ecosystem synergy with GAC. Since launching our strategic alliance in 2018, we have continuously deepened our cooperation across L4 autonomous vehicle R&D, product deployment, and strategic investments." brings substantial experience to this launch, having amassed over 45 million kilometers in global autonomous test mileage. The company has established an operational network spanning more than 2,000 square kilometers across four first-tier cities in China, namely Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, encompassing high-complexity scenarios such as high-speed rail stations, airports, and densely populated urban commercial areas. Moreover, the company has validated its technology through over 500,000 hours of fully driverless operation under diverse real-world conditions in the past two years. Targeting 2025 as its "mass production year," is transitioning from technology demonstration to large-scale deployment. Successfully boosting cost-efficiency in its latest Gen-7 system and achieving pre-installed production readiness enables the company to build a fleet exceeding 1,000 vehicles by year-end, unlocking significant economies of scale. To support widespread adoption, has established deep commercial partnerships with global leaders in technology, mobility services, and deployment platforms, including Tencent Cloud, Alipay, Amap, Ruqi Mobility, Shenzhen Xihu Group, global ride-hailing giant Uber, Singapore's mobility conglomerate ComfortDelGro, and Luxembourg's Emile Weber. About Pony AI Inc. is a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, a full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates proprietary software, hardware, and services, is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, has expanded its presence across China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East and other regions, ensuring widespread accessibility to its advanced technology. View original content: SOURCE Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Korea Herald
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Pony.ai Accelerates Gen-7 Robotaxi Deployment with Road Testing Launch in China's Guangdong
GUANGZHOU, China, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- (NASDAQ:PONY), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, is ramping up its Robotaxi mass production and commercialization efforts with the launch of public road testing for its seventh-generation Robotaxis in China. The vehicles now testing on roads in the southern Chinese megacities of Guangzhou and Shenzhen are based on Guangzhou Auto(GAC)'s second-generation Aion V model and equipped with most advanced autonomous driving system, unveiled just over a month ago at the Shanghai Auto Show. recently obtained regulatory permit to conduct these road tests for its seventh generation Robotaxi jointly developed with GAC, marking a significant transition from laboratory and closed-track validation into real-world traffic environments. In April, debuted its Gen-7 autonomous driving system at the Shanghai Auto Show. The new system delivers three core advancements: the exclusive use of 100% automotive-grade components, a 70% reduction in BOM costs of the autonomous driving kit compared to previous generation, and enhanced platform-based design enabling rapid adaptation across multiple vehicle models. Equipped with six types of mass-production sensors providing 360-degree, blind-spot-free redundant perception, and incorporating proprietary sensor cleaning solution, the system effectively handles adverse weather and extreme scenarios. Built upon in-house developed "PonyWorld" model and utilizing reinforcement learning, it achieves safety standards exceeding human capabilities while continuously improving its ability to navigate complex, real-world conditions for full-scenario, all-weather operation. Dr. James Peng, CEO and Co-Founder of said:"The Aion V with 7th-Gen AD system deployed in these road tests represent a significant milestone in our deep collaboration and ecosystem synergy with GAC. Since launching our strategic alliance in 2018, we have continuously deepened our cooperation across L4 autonomous vehicle R&D, product deployment, and strategic investments." brings substantial experience to this launch, having amassed over 45 million kilometers in global autonomous test mileage. The company has established an operational network spanning more than 2,000 square kilometers across four first-tier cities in China, namely Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, encompassing high-complexity scenarios such as high-speed rail stations, airports, and densely populated urban commercial areas. Moreover, the company has validated its technology through over 500,000 hours of fully driverless operation under diverse real-world conditions in the past two years. Targeting 2025 as its "mass production year," is transitioning from technology demonstration to large-scale deployment. Successfully boosting cost-efficiency in its latest Gen-7 system and achieving pre-installed production readiness enables the company to build a fleet exceeding 1,000 vehicles by year-end, unlocking significant economies of scale. To support widespread adoption, has established deep commercial partnerships with global leaders in technology, mobility services, and deployment platforms, including Tencent Cloud, Alipay, Amap, Ruqi Mobility, Shenzhen Xihu Group, global ride-hailing giant Uber, Singapore's mobility conglomerate ComfortDelGro, and Luxembourg's Emile Weber. Pony AI Inc. is a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, a full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates proprietary software, hardware, and services, is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, has expanded its presence across China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East and other regions, ensuring widespread accessibility to its advanced technology.
Nikkei Asia
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- Nikkei Asia
Chinese carmaker GAC aims for production capacity in Brazil by 2030
SHANGHAI -- Chinese state-owned automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) plans to establish supply chains to produce vehicles in Brazil by 2030 as part of a push to expand sales there. GAC recently unveiled five models at an event in Sao Paulo, including the Aion V and Hyptec HT electric sport utility vehicles. The automaker aims to integrate into Brazil and contribute to the country, GAC International President Wei Haigang said.
