GAC Motor, China’s leading automaker, in the midst of its first debut at the Moscow International Automobile Salon (MIAS) has announced the official launch of the company’s first overseas subsidiary in Russia, GAC Motor RUS. It plans to start its operations in Russia by 2019.
Zhao Qiuyan, counsellor of the economic And commercial counsellor's office of the Chinese Embassy in the Russian Federation in Russia (third from right), Xu Jinli, chief representative of China council for the promotion of international trade (CCPIT) representative office in Russia (second from left), Li Shao, vice president of GAC Group (third from left), Zhan Songguang, executive vice president (second from right), Wang Shunsheng, executive director and president of GAC Motor RUS (first from left) and Dai Binzheng, vice president of Zhong Long investment
GAC Motor displayed its premium vehicle models, including GS8, GA8, and its brand new GS4 at MIAS. The company also hosted a brand promotion conference during MIAS and launched a recruitment drive of Russian dealers to prepare for its entry to the Russian market in 2019. GAC Motor aims to make its brand stand out in Russia and win the recognition of consumers in Russia and neighbouring countries within 3- 5 years.