Salvador Caetano Auto and GAC Motor have reached an agreement regarding the distribution of vehicles, spare parts, and services in South Africa.

Salvador Caetano Auto and GAC Motor are joining forces in a strategic partnership aimed at elevating this Chinese brand to a world-class status.

For Sérgio Ribeiro, Executive Director of Salvador Caetano Auto and Global CEO of Automotive Distribution: “This agreement marks the beginning of an important milestone for Salvador Caetano Auto, starting with our presence in South Africa and the possibility of expanding this partnership to other markets in the future.” He also highlights the strategic importance of this partnership: “This strategic partnership represents the start of a significant investment that will allow us to quickly establish GAC Motor as a relevant automotive player in South Africa.”

Wang Shunsheng, Deputy General Manager of GAC Motor, shares the objectives of this partnership: “Having been dedicated to the automotive industry for several years and present across three continents, GAC Motor has accelerated the internationalization of its business. This partnership with Salvador Caetano Auto in South Africa marks the beginning of joint cooperation. Both parties will leverage their respective strengths to bring quality products to South Africa while building a strong dealer network focused on customer satisfaction.”

GAC Motor is a subsidiary of the GAC Group and is committed to delivering quality products and services to customers worldwide. Founded in 1997, GAC Group is one of China’s leading vehicle manufacturers, employing 113,000 people and ranked #165 on the Fortune Global 500.

GAC Group aims to build a company that earns customer trust, ensures employee well-being, and meets social expectations, now with the support of Salvador Caetano Auto to go further.

Following the announcement of its partnership with Dongfeng Motor Corporation, Salvador Caetano Auto reaches a new milestone and enters a new market: South Africa.