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Josh Nevett

Chinese brand says new small electric hatch is safest in segment, expects five-star safety score

GAC believes its electric Aion UT could be the safest small car on sale, with a full five-star ANCAP rating expected later this year.

5 Months Ago

GAC M8 name change imminent after BMW clash

Josh Nevett

GAC M8 name change imminent after BMW clash

GAC is set to rename its M8 people mover in Australia following a request from BMW, which already uses the name for its flagship performance coupe.

5 Months Ago

Josh Nevett

Yet another Chinese brand wants to be a top ten player in Australia by 2030

Chinese automaker GAC is targeting a top 10 sales position in Australia, backed by plans to expand its model range and dealer network significantly.

5 Months Ago

2026 GAC Aion UT pricing: EV hatch now arriving with special drive-away offers

William Stopford

2026 GAC Aion UT pricing: EV hatch now arriving with special drive-away offers

Chinese brand GAC's new small electric hatchback is cheaper than a Toyota Corolla, with special launch prices further sweetening the pot.

6 Months Ago

Australia's 10 cheapest new cars in 2026

Josh Nevett

Australia's 10 cheapest new cars in 2026

Affordable motoring is making a comeback in Australia, with a long list of models including SUVs and even an EV available for under $30,000.

7 Months Ago

GAC locks in EV hatch as fourth model for Australia

Max Davies

GAC locks in EV hatch as fourth model for Australia

GAC is bringing an electric hatch to Australia, which will take on the likes of the BYD Dolphin and MG 4.

8 Months Ago

Toyota HiLux, Hyundai Palisade, Mitsubishi ASX, and new Denza, GAC models receive safety ratings

William Stopford

Toyota HiLux, Hyundai Palisade, Mitsubishi ASX, and new Denza, GAC models receive safety ratings

Toyota's top-selling HiLux is among several models to receive a five-star rating from safety authority ANCAP.

9 Months Ago

No worries, M8: GAC facing potential trademark challenge from BMW

Ben Zachariah

No worries, M8: GAC facing potential trademark challenge from BMW

BMW could challenge GAC over the name of its plug-in hybrid people-mover, but GAC’s boss has shrugged off the potential move.

9 Months Ago

Damion Smy

Australia ‘key’ market as Toyota, Honda partnerships set new Chinese brand apart

The newest car brand in Australia has opened orders this week – and its global boss says its partnerships with established automakers will set it apart.

9 Months Ago

GAC Australia planning 2027 launch for BYD Shark 6 rival

Damion Smy

GAC Australia planning 2027 launch for BYD Shark 6 rival

After launching GAC in Australia with three models, the Chinese brand's global boss has revealed plans to sell a dual-cab ute here from 2027.

9 Months Ago

2026 GAC S7 PHEV unveiled in Australia as a potential Toyota Kluger rival

Damion Smy

2026 GAC S7 PHEV unveiled in Australia as a potential Toyota Kluger rival

At its Australian brand launch, GAC wheeled out a plug-in hybrid large SUV which it says is under consideration for local release.

9 Months Ago

Damion Smy

GAC says it won’t enter price wars, will be a 'middle premier brand'

China's GAC says it won't engage in pricing battles with competitors as it looks to establish its brand in Australia.

9 Months Ago

2026 GAC Aion V price and specs

Max Davies

2026 GAC Aion V price and specs

One-third of GAC's three-pronged attack on the Australian market is the Aion V, a RAV4-sized electric SUV at a sharp price.

10 Months Ago

2026 GAC M8 price and specs: PHEV people mover arrives to take on Carnival Hybrid

William Stopford

2026 GAC M8 price and specs: PHEV people mover arrives to take on Carnival Hybrid

GAC wants to disrupt the local people mover segment dominated by the Kia Carnival with a spacious plug-in hybrid boasting an enormous grille.

10 Months Ago

2026 GAC Emzoom price and specs

William Stopford

2026 GAC Emzoom price and specs

The GAC Emzoom small SUV is launching here in a single trim level loaded with kit, undercutting some similarly specified rivals.

10 Months Ago

GAC launches in Australia with aggressive pricing, long warranty

Damion Smy

GAC launches in Australia with aggressive pricing, long warranty

Chinese automaker GAC has launched in Australia with two SUVs and an MPV, with prices starting from less than $26k before on-road costs.

10 Months Ago

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