Guangqi

Guangqi, officially Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group), is a Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Guangzhou, Guangdong. It is one of the country’s major automotive groups, with a diversified portfolio that includes passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and new energy vehicles. The company traces its origins to the Guangzhou Automotive Industry Corporation and was reorganized into Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. in the mid-2000s, expanding through in-house brands and multiple joint ventures.

Guangqi's product lineup includes passenger cars under the Trumpchi brand and electric vehicles under the Aion brand. The group operates joint ventures with international automakers, notably Honda and Toyota, producing vehicles for the Chinese market under those brands. It maintains production facilities in Guangzhou and other locations and engages in international collaborations and export efforts.

In strategy and market presence, Guangqi is a leading player in China's automotive sector and continues to invest in research and development, electrification, and intelligent mobility. The company faces competition from other domestic manufacturers and joint-venture partners amid a market that emphasizes new energy vehicles and evolving mobility services. Through partnerships and technology development, Guangqi seeks to expand its footprint domestically and internationally.