GAC's 30‑millionth vehicle handover to Tony Jaa highlights the automaker’s growing global trust and export momentum
Executive summary: GAC Group handed over the keys of its 30 millionth vehicle, a right‑hand‑drive GAC M8 PHEV, to Thai action star Tony Jaa at a ceremony in Guangzhou on July 16 2026; the car is destined for overseas markets. The milestone demonstrates GAC’s expanding global customer base and reinforces confidence in its manufacturing quality and international expansion strategy.
Who is involved: GAC Group chairman Feng Xingya, Thai action star Tony Jaa, the GAC M8 PHEV model, and overseas destination markets.
Likely next: GAC is expected to leverage the handover in marketing campaigns to boost export sales, potentially expand right‑hand‑drive offerings, and monitor customer response in Southeast Asia and other right‑hand‑drive markets.
On July 16, 2026, GAC Group chairman Feng Xingya presented the key of a right‑hand‑drive GAC M8 PHEV to Thai action star Tony Jaa, marking the company’s 30 millionth vehicle delivered. The vehicle is slated for overseas markets, underscoring GAC’s expanding international footprint and confidence in its manufacturing quality. The ceremony serves as a marketing milestone that may reinforce brand perception among right‑hand‑drive customers.
Timeline
- — 토니 자, GAC의 3000만 번째 고객되다 - GAC, '진정한 장인정신'으로 세계적 신뢰 확보 (PR Newswire)
Analysis — what this means
Sectors affected
- Automotive manufacturing (PHEV segment)
- Right‑hand‑drive vehicle market
- Southeast Asia automotive exports
Key entities
Sources
- 토니 자, GAC의 3000만 번째 고객되다 - GAC, '진정한 장인정신'으로 세계적 신뢰 확보 — PR Newswire
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