{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-17/gac-group-canton-fair-models-exports","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-17/gac-group-canton-fair-models-exports.md","title":"GAC Group Shows Three Models at Canton Fair as Exports Surge","headline":"GAC Group Displays XT80, AION i60 and AISTALAND GX7 at Canton Fair After 138.9% Export Jump","description":"GAC Group showed the XT80, AION i60 and AISTALAND GX7 at the 140th Canton Fair, with overseas sales up 138.9% to 197,000 units in January-September 2026.","section":"Expansion","published_at":"2026-10-17T10:19:17+00:00","modified_at":"2026-10-17T10:19:17+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["GAC Group displayed the XT80, AION i60 and AISTALAND GX7 at the 140th Canton Fair, which opened in Guangzhou on October 15, 2026.","Overseas sales reached 197,000 units in January-September 2026, a 138.9% year-on-year increase, against an annual target of 300,000 units.","GAC Group operates across 102 countries and regions with more than 696 sales outlets, according to company records."],"companies":[{"name":"GAC Group","is_primary":true,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0008tm8/gac-group","website":"https://www.gacgroup.com"}],"source":{"publisher":"PR Newswire","title":"GAC Showcases Multiple Models at Canton Fair: Systemic Global Expansion as a Response to High‑Level Opening‑Up","url":"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gac-showcases-multiple-models-at-canton-fair-systemic-global-expansion-as-a-response-to-highlevel-openingup-302911807.html"},"other_sources":[],"tags":["Expansion","GAC Group"],"body_markdown":"[GAC Group](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0008tm8/gac-group) displayed the XT80, AION i60 and AISTALAND GX7 at the 140th China Import and Export Fair, which opened in Guangzhou on October 15, 2026, as overseas sales reached 197,000 units in January-September 2026, a 138.9% year-on-year increase. [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gac-showcases-multiple-models-at-canton-fair-systemic-global-expansion-as-a-response-to-highlevel-openingup-302911807.html) reported the company's participation in the fair.\n\n## GAC Group's Three Models at the Canton Fair\n\nGAC Group has participated in the Canton Fair 30 times since its debut in 2012. The company said the fair serves as a sourcing platform and a channel for building long-term local partnerships.\n\nAt the GAC booth, the XT80, AION i60 and AISTALAND GX7 showcased intelligent driving, three-electric systems and premium cabins. The energy-ecology zone featured DC ultra-fast charging piles, 7 kW smart home chargers, multi-in-one electric drive units and PV-Storage-Charging-Swapping Technology. Opening day drew buyers from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America and Africa.\n\nOverseas sales stood at 90,000 units in 2024 and 130,000 units in 2025, before exceeding 197,000 units in January-September 2026. GAC Group is working toward an annual target of 300,000 overseas units. The company said it has accomplished a shift from \"product export\" to \"system-level global expansion.\"\n\nGAC Group will advance its ONE GAC 2.0 strategy, deepening localized operations and expanding its systematic global layout.\n\n## GAC Group's Global Footprint\n\nGAC Group manufactures and sells passenger vehicles across ICE, hybrid and electric powertrains through brands including GAC/Trumpchi, AION, HYPTEC and AISTALAND, according to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The Guangzhou-based company was founded in 1997 and operates across 102 countries and regions with 9 overseas parts warehouses and more than 696 sales outlets. The same records show overseas sales nearly tripled over the past two years to more than 400,000 users.\n\n## Earlier Steps in GAC Group's Expansion\n\nGAC Group entered Croatia through a distribution partnership with Slovenia-based SEEAG, signing a contract on September 29, 2026, and opening a Zagreb showroom, SeeNews reported. GAC offers four brands in Croatia: AION UT, AION V, Emzoom and Emkoo.\n\nFAW, Toyota and GAC signed a strategic alliance agreement in Guangzhou on October 8, 2026, Mirage News reported. Under the agreement, GAC will acquire FAW's 50% stake in FAW Toyota via stock issuance, making FAW a key strategic shareholder of GAC.\n\nChelsea FC announced a global partnership with GAC on October 8, 2026, making GAC the men's team's official automotive partner, WebWire reported. The partnership includes GAC AION vehicles escorting the team to Stamford Bridge and digital fan engagement.\n\n## GAC Group's Paris Motor Show Plans\n\nGAC will unveil its new AION UT Cross crossover and its European localization strategy at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, held October 12-18, PR Newswire reported. The company will also launch its global service brand and sign a partnership with Chelsea Football Club.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}