Daily Times Nigeria
Monday, December 19, 2016
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GAC Motor Launches Its Flagship GS4 in Nigeria With the launch of the GS4 model of cars on Monday, GAC Motor has expanded its foray into the Nigerian automobile market. The leading Chinese automaker, GAC Motor, unveiled its hi-tech GS4 series at an elaborate event which took place at Eko Hotels and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos.
market in 2013. Rather than importing directly from its plant in China, GAC Motor partnered with the SKD Project to build a plant where the vehicles were assembled locally. The SKD Project was introduced in Nigeria this year through CIG Motors, the sole distributor of GAC Motor in Nigeria. veiling. It was graced by several dignitaries including the Minister of Information & Culture Lai Mohammed, the Oludo of Ido Oba Adeen Adedapo Aderemi, the Chinese Consul General Chao Xiaoliang, Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka, the General Manager of GAC Motor Yu Jun, Chairman of CIG Motors Chief Diana Chan, Founder of Nike Art Gallery Nike Davies-Okundaye as well as Nollywood stars Stephanie Linus and Kate Henshaw. ager, Mr Yu Jun, said the vehicles were designed with the best technologies and modern gadgets, including Shadow 2.0 and innovative lights described as highest level in international quality. He said: “The signature GS4 cars are powered by world-best engines that make low fuel consumption possible. The vehicles are designs. We are bringing these premium products and services to exceed the expectations of Nigerian and African customers. We designed the vehicles to give users all-new driving experience and also bring about safer and more comfortable journey.” its growth by increasing its annual sales from 335,000 to one million cars sale in Africa. He said the premium quality offered by GAC
vehicles. to building its growth and service network in Africa, noting that the covering 14 countries. The Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed who
the development of the creative industry in Nigeria. He commended ria, Chief Diana Chan for her generous donations to the promotion of Arts & Culture in Nigeria and called on the Nigerian people to embrace the GAC Motor range of cars. bution of the GAC Motors in the area of culture, especially in the area of the creative industry and I wish them many more years of collaboration,” he said. gerian people for their warm welcome and urged them to extend that welcome to the GS4 Car. He reassured the people of the GAC excellent choice for use on Nigerian roads. “I would like to reassure the African people, especially our customers here in Nigeria, how seriously GAC Motor takes the quality and safety of its vehicles. We are very passionate about our goal to provide a safe transportation experience for all drivers, passengers and pedestrians.” to receive a Chieftaincy title in Nigeria described herself as a Nigecommitment to providing great service to the people of Nigeria. GAC Motor is a subsidiary company of GAC Group that commits to developing and manufacturing world-class quality vehicles, engines, components and auto accessories. GAC Motor ranks top
General Manager of GAC Motor Yu Jun (left) and Chairman of CIG Motors Chief Diana Chan
Quality Study, the highest of all Chinese brands for the third consecutive year.
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed
Chinese Consul General Chao Xiaoliang.
Guests at the unveiling.
General Manager of GAC Motor Yu Jun Nobel Laureate, Prof, Wole Soyinka (left) and Chairman of CIG Motors Chief Diana Chan Guests
Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed; Founder of Nike Art Gallery Nike Davies-Okundaye and Oludo of Ido Oba Adeen Adedapo Aderemi.
: L-R: Chairman of CIG Motors Chief Diana Chan; A guest; General Manager of GAC Motor Yu Jun; Movie Producer, Mr. Kunle Afolayan; Publisher, Daily Times Newspaper, Fidelis Anosike and former ChairCross section of guests man, Skye Bank, Tunde Ayeni.