What does GAC mean?

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MacEverly
07/29/25 5:53pm
GAC refers to Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (abbreviated as GAC Group), which was established on June 28, 2005, with its predecessor being Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. founded in June 1997. GAC Trumpchi: GAC Trumpchi (abbreviated as Trumpchi) is a domestic brand created by GAC Group to enhance core competitiveness and achieve sustainable development. In December 2010, the first Trumpchi sedan was successfully launched in the market, followed by the GA5 and GS5 models. Later, a new A-class platform was developed to introduce the GA3. In 2014, Trumpchi rapidly launched the GA3S, GS5 Super, GA5 REV extended-range electric vehicle, and GA6 models. The products were fully upgraded to Generation 2, marking the beginning of a new era for the product lineup. Product Development: On September 3, 2010, GAC Trumpchi's first independently developed passenger car was rolled off the production line in Panyu, Guangzhou. In fact, prototype vehicles of Trumpchi had already been showcased when the brand was announced by GAC at the Beijing Auto Show.
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