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Manila Bulletin devider devider GAC Motors now in the Philppines

GAC Motors now in the Philppines

Published Nov 15, 2018 04:03 pm
111618gac2 Guangzhou Automobile Motor Corporation (GAC Motor) officially marks its entry into the Philippine auto market with its recent launch, hosted by official distributor, Legado Motors, Inc. (LMI) last week in Pasig City. The affair was attended by the President, Rodrigo Duterte; local celebrities; a surprise appearance by Steven Seagal; Senate President, Tito Sotto; Mocha Uson; Ramon Tulfo, other Cabinet members; and mayors from municipalities in Ilocos.  Also present were former Ilocos Sur Governor, Luis “Chavit” Singson, Chairman of LMI; and Wilbert Lim, CEO of LMI. Guangzhou Automobile Motor Corporation Limited (GAC Motor) was founded in 2008, in Hualong Town, Guangzhou, China. It now boasts of four assembly plants in Guangzhou, Huangzhou, Yichang, and Xinjiang.  GAC Motor produces both engines and vehicles and has established itself in the Middle East, South America, and Africa. 111618gac4 GAC Motor Vehicles have all received five-star ratings in China Automotive Technology and Research Center’s China-New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP) crash test, making it the only brand with full five-star safety ratings in China. GAC Motor also ranked number 1 in the J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study for six consecutive years from 2013 to 2018. Unveiled at the launch were GAC’s first five luxury offerings : the GA4 sedan, available in 1.5-liter manual and 1.3-liter, gasoline, turbo charged with automatic transmissions; the GS4 subcompact SUV; GA8 executive sedan in four and five-seater variants; GM8 premium seven-seater minivan; and GAC’s flagship model, the GS8 large SUV available in 4x2 and 4x4 variants. 111618GAC3 "We at Legado Motors are committed to provide world-class vehicles at affordable prices," said LMI Chief Executive Officer, Wilbert Lim. The following day November 8, 2018, GAC Motor Metrowalk, its first showroom, was opened.  With an area of 3,200 square meters, it features a large display area that can accommodate ten vehicles and a six vehicle service bay with five vehicle lifts.  While awaiting their vehicle, customers will be pampered with hot and cold beverages, high-speed wireless internet connection, and a home-theater-like lounge. 111618gac1 "We would like to invite everyone to the first GAC Motor dealership. We would like you to experience firsthand the world-class type of dealer facilities," said Brennan Lim, Pasig branch head, GAC Motor Metrowalk See GAC Motors' full line up at GAC Metrowalk Complex, on Ortgas Avenue, Pasig from 8AM to 7PM or call at 241-7387. Text and photos by Neil Pagulayan
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