GAC Group Executive Leadership
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Fifth-Generation Trumpchi GS4 Launched with Enhanced Space, Tech, and Value
GAC Trumpchi has unveiled the fifth-generation GS4 compact SUV, featuring a refreshed design, extended wheelbase, standard panoramic sunroof, and a promotional starting price of RMB 79,800. The model aims to strengthen Trumpchi’s position in China’s competitive A-segment SUV market.
GAC Honda Joint Venture Extended Until 2038
Honda and GAC have extended their 50:50 joint venture, GAC Honda, through 2038—defying industry trends amid a sharp sales decline and slow electrification progress. The move signals long-term confidence in China’s automotive market.
Jingfang Jiang Appointed President of neueHCT to Accelerate Global Intelligent Driving Deployment
Jingfang Jiang, former Bosch ADAS executive with nearly two decades of experience, has been named President of neueHCT to lead strategy, engineering delivery, and global expansion of intelligent driving technologies.
GAC Toyota Reaches 10 Million Vehicle Production Milestone with All-Electric bZ7
Amid shrinking joint venture market share, GAC Toyota marks its 10 millionth vehicle—a fully electric bZ7—highlighting countercyclical growth and a dual oil-electric strategy to accelerate electrification.
JD.com's Miao Qin: Driving Market Growth Through User Experience
Miao Qin, President of JD Automotive, advocates for a full-cycle user experience approach to tap into the RMB 4 trillion new energy vehicle sales and after-sales markets. Strategic partnerships with GAC Group and CATL aim to launch user-driven EVs like the 'People's Choice Vehicle' in 2025.
Hyper S600 Launches Starting at RMB 179,900 with Dual Powertrains and Full-Suite Smart Driving Tech
GAC's Hyper S600 debuts with all-electric and extended-range variants priced from RMB 179,900. All trims include LiDAR, Snapdragon 8295P chip, ADiGO 6.0 cabin, and generous ownership perks totaling up to RMB 86,400.
Changan Automobile Appoints Chen Zhuo and Di Zhirui as Vice Presidents
Changan Automobile has appointed post-80s executives Chen Zhuo and Di Zhirui as vice presidents to accelerate its new energy and intelligent mobility initiatives. Both bring deep experience from leading Avatr and Qiyuan brands, respectively.
Two Executives from Avatr and Qiyuan Promoted to Changan Vice Presidents
Changan Automobile has promoted Chen Zhuo (ex-Avthr) and Yang Dayong (ex-Qiyuan) to Vice President roles, reinforcing its dual-track strategy in premium and mass-market new energy vehicles. Both post-80s executives signal a youth-driven leadership shift in China’s EV sector.
Seres Auto Appoints New Chairman
Zhang Zhengping, son of founder Zhang Xinghai, has been appointed Chairman of Seres Automobile Co., Ltd., succeeding his father. The move reinforces Seres’ commitment to its Huawei-driven EV strategy and next-generation intelligent vehicle development.
Change of Chairman at Seres Automobile
Seres Automobile has appointed Zhang Zhengping as its new chairman, replacing Zhang Xinghai, while Yin Xianzhi takes over as legal representative. The move coincides with a registered capital increase to RMB 17.42 billion and signals deeper government-enterprise collaboration.
XPeng Robotics Product Head Shi Xiaoxin Resigns Amid Humanoid Robot Push
Shi Xiaoxin, Senior Director of Product Planning at XPeng Robotics and lead developer of the IRON humanoid robot, has voluntarily resigned. XPeng claims operations remain unaffected despite the loss of a founding figure in its robotics division.
SERES Appoints New Non-Executive Director Following Retirement of Li Wei
Li Wei has retired as non-executive director of SERES Group, with Gao Zhenghao appointed as his successor by second-largest shareholder Dongfeng Motor Corporation. The transition is part of routine governance and will not impact company operations.