All three vehicles were unveiled at the 2025 Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit
by Billy Caluag
A milestone mark for the Chinese car brand’s best-selling model
The GS3 Emzoom has been GAC Motor Philippines' bread and butter since the model arrived in our market. Within a year of its launch, the Chinese car brand sold more than 1,500 units of its subcompact crossover. Then, over a year
The GS3 Emzoom is back in black
Since its release, the GAC GS3 Emzoom has given drivers a stiff, and sporty driving experience at an accessible price point. If it were up to us, we'd just keep the GS3 Emzoom in 'Sport+' mode and launch it, but that
by Billy Caluag
215 units were sold in October alone
The GS3 Emzoom has been GAC Motor Philippines' bread and butter since it arrived in the market last year. Now, shortly after it breached the 1,500 sales milestone, the subcompact crossover has, er, crossed another.In October alone, GAC sold 300
Prices start at P1.358 million
Yes, we've got another Chinese EV brand in the local market, although technically, it's an offshoot of another manufacturer that already exists on our shores. Aion, which is short for 'AI on the Road,' is GAC Motor's electric sub-
It’s the new mid-spec variant of the GS3 model line
The GS3 Emzoom, which was recently awarded a five-star rating by the ASEAN NCAP, now has a new variant in the Philippines: the GAC GS3 Emzoom Touring.The Touring spec replaces the GB as the midlevel variant in the lineup, and
GAC’s sales driver continues to perform well
It's no secret that one of the biggest sales drivers for GAC Motor Philippines over the past year or so has been its subcompact crossover, the GS3 Emzoom. Now, nearly a year after the offering was launched in our market, the
An MVP in the MPV class?
I used to think minivans and MPVs weren't all that. Besides, our parents managed to do just fine with their sedans back in the day. It also didn't help that, in my formative years, these vehicles were labeled uncool and
The brand is on track to exceed its 2023 sales this year
Did you purchase a GAC vehicle in 2023? Congratulations, then-you've helped the Philippines become the fastest-growing market for the brand in the world.Based on the 2023 report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI), GAC
Who’s the boss?
With the GM8 luxury MPV, GAC took a big risk in trying to match the mighty Toyota Alphard-considered by many the ultimate luxury MPV. But while the GM8 boasted great luxury, its styling was a bit too generic for a target
by Niky Tamayo
It’s a 3S facility that’s ready to cater to clients in Central Luzon
Interested GAC buyers based in Pampanga can now check out the brand's lineup in the metal at the new GAC Motor San Fernando dealership-and the good news for existing owners is that this is a 3S facility that can provide
Expect prices to be revealed closer to that date
At the 2023 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), GAC Motor Philippines made headlines with the launch of its crossover, the Emkoo. At MIAS this year, the Chinese carmaker is unveiling yet another Emkoo, but this time, it's electrified.Making its first
GAC claims it can do up to 20.8km/L
Fresh off the launch of the M8 premium van and the M6 Pro MPV, GAC Motor Philippines is expanding its local lineup yet again with the GAC Emkoo Hybrid. This new variant of the brand's compact crossover will make its Philippine
Here’s everything you need to know about this new MPV
In December, GAC Motor Philippines previewed two models it was set to launch locally this year. One of those, the Alphard-rivaling M8 van, has already made its official debut. This time, the carmaker is launching another people mover: the GAC M6
Badge snobs need not apply
GAC has been making waves these last couple of years. With an invigorated lineup of models and an aggressive distributor, perhaps it's no surprise we're seeing more of their offerings on the road today.Okay, it's far from Toyota
The higher variant goes for a more expensive P3.998 million
Astara promised to bring us a luxurious new van this year, and now it's delivered. Ladies and gents, say hello to the all-new GAC M8-the Chinese carmaker's answer to the likes of the Toyota Alphard.If you didn'
The first in the country to follow the brand’s global showroom standards
Apart from previewing the M8 premium minivan and the M6 Pro MPV last month, GAC Motor Philippines also opened the doors to a new dealership in southern Metro Manila.GAC Motor Alabang brings the Chinese carmaker's local dealer network to 20
Comfort is king
Over the years, the GAC GS8 has always flown under the radar. Back when the previous-gen model was being sold here, it wasn't common to see it on the road. It was a good package, though, which was why I
The second model the brand has previewed to end 2024
In our previous story, you may have read that GAC Motor Philippines is gearing up to launch six new models in 2024-two of which have already been previewed. We're already done with the Alphard-rivaling M8, so now we move
One of six new models that the brand plans to launch in 2024
The past year has been quite a busy one for GAC Motor Philippines. Under its new management in Astara, the brand has completely overhauled its lineup with a bunch of competitive models.It's starting to look like 2024 might be an
The cooler ray
GAC hasn't always been the most exciting brand. Good cars, yes, but conservative styling and market positioning made them rather invisible to most buyers.But not anymore. With the launch of the three "Ems"-the Empow, the Emkoo, and the Emzoom,
by Niky Tamayo
