“GAC’s goal in going global is not simply to expand sales volume, but to gradually move from ‘entering the market’ to ‘taking root in the market and winning the market,’” Wang said.
The comment points to a wider change in how Chinese automakers are approaching the Gulf. The UAE and Saudi Arabia are now among the key test markets for a broader mix of SUVs, electric vehicles, range-extended models, hybrids, digital services, and fleet solutions, supported by local showrooms, service networks, and parts operations, as opposed to…