Driving the Future: GAC Motor Unveils Ambitious “One GAC 2.0” Global Strategy at Shanghai Auto Show 2025

Driving the Future: GAC Motor Unveils Ambitious “One GAC 2.0” Global Strategy at Shanghai Auto Show 2025

Shanghai, China – April 2025 – GAC Motor Company has taken centre stage at the Shanghai Auto Show 2025 with the global unveiling of its upgraded “One GAC 2.0” strategy, a forward-thinking framework designed to redefine the future of intelligent mobility and elevate GAC’s presence as a world-class automotive brand. This announcement signals the launch […]

By Breyten Odendaal30 May 20254 min read

Shanghai, China – April 2025 – GAC Motor Company has taken centre stage at the Shanghai Auto Show 2025 with the global unveiling of its upgraded “One GAC 2.0” strategy, a forward-thinking framework designed to redefine the future of intelligent mobility and elevate GAC’s presence as a world-class automotive brand. This announcement signals the launch of a four-part media series exploring GAC’s vision, cutting-edge technology, and international momentum.

Following the success of its initial “Panyu Action Plan”, GAC’s renewed approach combines strategic clarity with operational agility, providing a blueprint for long-term global influence.


A Unified Vision for a Rapidly Evolving World

First introduced at the 2024 Guangzhou International Motor Show, the Panyu Action Plan laid the groundwork for GAC’s transformation. It emphasized Brand Leadership, Product-Centric Development, Technological Pioneering, and International Market Expansion—a quartet of strategic pillars that now underpin the upgraded One GAC 2.0 initiative.

Building on this momentum, GAC aims to enter 100 countries and regions by 2027, with a bold export target of 500,000 vehicles. At the core of this expansion is the consolidation of GAC’s key brands—GAC, AION, and HYPTEC—into a singular, cohesive identity under “Global GAC”.

Driving The Future Gac Motor Unveils Ambitious One Gac 2 0 Global Strategy At Shanghai Auto Show 2025

Inside the One GAC 2.0 Framework

Having made its first appearance at the 46th Bangkok International Motor Show, the One GAC 2.0 strategy represents a global blueprint that balances innovation with localization. It’s built around four unified brand tenets:

  • One Vision: Mobility Value Creator for a Better Life
  • One Goal: To Become a World-Class Automotive Brand with International Influence and Reliability
  • One Image: To Be a High-Quality, High-Tech, and Reliable Partner for Global Consumers
  • One Localised Initiative: Operating Locally, Integrated Locally, Serving Locally, and Contributing Locally

These values are translated into action through Five Key Measures:

  1. Product Innovation – Introducing forward-looking vehicles that align with diverse market needs.
  2. Smart Manufacturing – Leveraging AI, robotics, and digital ecosystems to optimise production efficiency.
  3. Global Channel Development – Expanding GAC’s retail and distribution network with tailored, regional approaches.
  4. Integrated Service Systems – Offering seamless, tech-enabled customer experiences across all touchpoints.
  5. Sustainable Energy and Mobility Ecosystems – Pioneering electric and alternative energy solutions for greener transportation.

Future-Ready, Consumer-Focused

GAC’s commitment to “Customer First” and “Service First” forms the bedrock of its international strategy. Every element—from localised manufacturing to digital after-sales infrastructure—has been designed to deliver not just vehicles, but value. This consumer-centric model ensures the brand is resilient in the face of global shifts and responsive to local preferences.

Through the One GAC 2.0 lens, GAC isn’t just entering new markets—it’s investing in them. The company’s approach is deeply rooted in collaborative growth, long-term partnerships, and local empowerment.


A Glimpse of What’s to Come

With One GAC 2.0, GAC Motor is defining a new global standard for mobility: one that is innovative, integrated, and inspired by the people it serves. The Shanghai Auto Show 2025 is just the beginning.

Coming Soon: Part 2 – GAC’s “X-SOUL AI Panorama”: A Visionary Leap in Intelligent Mobility

Stay tuned as we dive into GAC’s AI-driven revolution in the next instalment of this four-part series.

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