GAC Group recently released its production and sales report for June 2024, showing that its vehicle sales reached 163,500 units, an increase of 4.5% from the previous month. More strikingly, the number of vehicles exported by the group reached 68,000 units in the first half of the year, an astonishing increase of 190.2% compared to the same period last year, and its overseas markets have expanded to 65 countries and regions.
Specifically, GAC Aion's terminal sales in June exceeded 33,000 units. GAC Trumpchi sold 32,784 units in the same period, of which 15,108 units were sold in the Trumpchi MPV family, an increase of 20% month-on-month. By the end of June this year, the cumulative sales of Trumpchi MPVs had exceeded 620,000 units, of which the monthly sales of the M6 series were 4,378 units, and the monthly sales of the M8 series were 7,317 units. In terms of joint venture brands, GAC Toyota's terminal sales in June reached 69,794 units, a record high in a single month, especially the two models of Sena and Fenglanda. Sena's monthly sales were 8,099 units, and its four-wheel drive version accounted for 32%; Fenglander's sales reached 21,951 units, a year-on-year increase of 30%. In addition, the Camry and Highlander's hybrid models accounted for 72% and more than 70% of sales, respectively, indicating GAC Toyota's active promotion of electrification.
Guangqi Honda's sales in June also increased by 7.6% month-on-month to 34,350 units. When the company celebrated its 26th anniversary on July 1, it also released the "Yunxin Zhiyuan" plan, which aims to promote the comprehensive strategic transformation and upgrading of the enterprise through long-term value empowerment. In terms of overseas market expansion, GAC Group has covered 65 countries and regions, among which GAC Aion has completed the layout in the ASEAN region. It is expected that in mid-July, GAC Aion's first overseas production base in Thailand, the Thailand Smart Ecological Factory, will be completed, forming a strategic layout of two factories centered on Thailand and Indonesia, and further strengthening its influence in Southeast Asia and even the global market. GAC Group also plans to accelerate other KD projects in ASEAN countries and explore localization possibilities in Europe, Africa and Latin America to promote the integration of the local automotive industry.
Looking forward to the second half of the year, GAC Aion will launch its first global strategic model, the AION V pure electric Tyrannosaurus Rex, which will roll off the global assembly line in July. At the same time, the Haobo brand will also launch a new large six-seater flagship SUV in September. In addition, GAC Trumpchi will release the GS3 Shadow Special Edition in August. Guangqi Honda will introduce an electric brand with a new intelligent and efficient pure electric "W" architecture, which is expected to bring more attractive products to the market.