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Tongsheng Machining Plant, the predecessor of Guangzhou automobile manufacturing plant, was founded in 1948, and in 2005 become a holding of Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group and a joint-stock company. As of 2009, it was the 6th-largest automaker in China.
In 2009, the company acquired 29% of the Chinese sport-utility vehicle maker Changfeng Automobile, becoming its biggest shareholder. GAC purchased the remaining portion of Changfeng in 2011 completing its acquisition of the company.
Previously a backdoor listing via Denway Motors, GAC became listed under its own name on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong in 2010. In that year shareholders of Denway Motors approved its privatization by GAC. Denway Motors was subsequently delisted on 25 August 2010 and replaced by Guangzhou Automobile Group (SEHK: 2238) on 30 August 2010 via stock swap.
In late 2010 GAC purchased 51% ownership of Gonow, a midsize Chinese automaker of sport-utility vehicles, subcompacts, and pickup trucks.
In December 2010 GAC launched the new Trumpchi marque. Its initial product was based on the Alfa Romeo 166.
In 2010 GAC was among the ten largest Chinese carmakers reaching number six and selling 724,200 vehicles.
2011 saw the company retain its position as the sixth-largest Chinese automaker by production volume, with GAC making 740,400 vehicles in that year.
In early 2012, the company was listed on the Shanghai Stock exchange.
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On 17 November 2023, GAC Group announced the independent development of key technologies, including all-solid-state batteries, cobalt-free batteries, low-cobalt batteries, and sodium-ion batteries. The company aims to achieve the integration of all-solid-state batteries into automobiles by 2026.
In 2023 the company developed the first ammonia powered engine for cars.
In November 2023, GAC Group and Huawei signed a cooperation agreement that GAC would create a new high-end electric brand in addition to Trumpchi, Aion and Hyptec, both sides will cooperate in product development, marketing and ecological services.
On 2 November 2024, GAC Group's headquarters moved from the GAC Center in the CBD of Zhujiang New Town to Panyu Auto City.
Collaboration with Huawei
In March 2025, GAC Group established Huawang Automotive Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. (trade as Huawang Automotive). The company will collaborate with Huawei to develop an independent high-end automotive brand. Huawang's new models will incorporate Huawei's intelligent driving software, smart cockpit systems, and intelligent vehicle control solutions.
In August 2025, GAC Group announced that its controlling subsidiary, GAC Aion, invested 600 million yuan in Huawang Automotive. Upon completion of the capital increase, GAC Group directly holds 71.43% of the equity in Huawang and indirectly holds 28.57% through GAC Aion. GAC Group stated that Huawang Automobile will collaborate with Huawei's IPD (Integrated Product Development) and IPMS (Integrated Product Marketing and Sales) systems, covering aspects from product definition and marketing to ecosystem services. The sales operations will be handled by a new team within the joint venture company.
In September 2025, Huawei and GAC Group officially launched the Qijing brand (Chinese: 启境) operated by Huawang Automotive. It will deeply integrated with Huawei in areas such as technology, ecosystem development, and brand marketing.
Collaboration with FAW Group
In September 2026, GAC Group announced that it planned to acquire part of the equity of a vehicle joint venture held by FAW Group through the issuance of shares, and to raise supporting funds. Upon completion of the transaction, FAW Group will become the second largest shareholder of GAC Group.
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