First chinese automaker in North America as early as 2019

Frédéric Mercier

Monday, 4 December 2017 09:06

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Monday, 4 December 2017 09:06

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GAC Motors has the firm intention of becoming the first chinese automaker to sell cars in the United States. And it might as well happen before the end of the decade.

In a recent announcement relayed by Carscoops.com the president, Yu Jun, has confirmed the ambitions of his company. “We are building a premier center of research and development in Silicon Valley this year and we plan to integrate the north american market by 2019 “, he confirmed.

Trumpchi SG4

With already a few partnerships in the pocket with some of the major car manufacturers, GAC Motors also manufactures vehicles under a brand of her own called Trumpchi.

Trumpchi GA8

Even if the name has no link with the current u.s. president Donald Trump, the similarity could cause GAC to adopt a different name for a possible marketing american.

In the meantime, the chinese manufacturer will be on hand at the auto Show in Detroit, in January, to present a few of its current models in addition to a completely new vehicle concept.

Trumpchi GE3

GAC Motors has not said if his ambition is to integrate the north american market also involved a canadian presence.