GAC Motor, China's leading automaker, at its debut at the Moscow International Automobile Salon (MIAS) with an all-star vehicle lineup and a successful brand promotion event, announced the official launch of its first overseas subsidiary in Russia, GAC Motor RUS, as well as its plans to enter the Russian market in 2019.

Officials at the MIAS debut. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Making its first overseas appearance since it upgraded its corporate culture, GAC Motor displayed its premium vehicle models, including GS8, GA8, and its brand new GS4 at MIAS. Zhao Qiuyan, counselor of the Economic and Commercial Counselor's Office of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Russian Federation; Li Shao, vice president of GAC Group; Zhan Songguang, executive vice president of GAC Motor; Gao Feng, assistant president of GAC Motor; Wang Shunsheng, president of GAC Motor RUS, and around 100 journalists from Russian and international media attended the press conference.

At the event, GAC Motor announced the official launch of GAC Motor RUS, another important step in its internationalization. The company also hosted a brand promotion conference during MIAS and launched a recruitment drive of Russian dealers to prepare for its entry to the Russian market in 2019. With its high-quality vehicles, GAC Motor aims to make its brand stand out in Russia and to win the recognition of consumers in Russia and neighboring countries within three to five years.

Many Russian media have been impressed with the quality and design of GAC Motor's upmarket vehicle models, such as the GS8 and GM8.The dynamics, durability and safety of these automobiles meet the demands of Russian customers, who look forward to the brand's release in 2019.

GAC Motor, a subsidiary of Fortune Global 500 GAC Group, is a young and dynamic independent Chinese auto brand. Founded in 2008, the company has relentlessly followed a path towards internationalization. In just 10 years, GAC Motor has secured its position as a leader in China's automotive industry. Standing firm on excellent product quality and performance, GAC Motor has established sales and service networks in 15 countries and regions and has been named the "Best Chinese Car Brand" in multiple overseas markets and earned the trust of more than 1.3 million car owners worldwide.

GAC Motor is committed to the ambition of building a world-class brand and a global company. After MIAS, the company will continue to introduce more high-quality products and enhance the brand's popularity, reputation and influence in the Russian market with the brand mission of creating carefree mobility for Russian customers.

GAC Motor announces the official launch of GAC Motor RUS. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Local and global media pay close attention at the press conference of the China automobile brand GAC Motor. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]