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The Advertiser
6 hours ago
- The Advertiser
Another Chinese automaker drops an Australian distributor
Chinese car brand GAC has cancelled a deal to distribute its cars in Australia through local company AGA Auto, stepping in to establish its own operations instead. It's the second Chinese manufacturer to take over Australian distribution this year following BYD's July 1 takeover from local company EVDirect. Guangzhou-based GAC sells petrol, hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) in China, the Middle East, South America and Europe. As well as GAC-badged cars, it also sells cars under the Aion brand, GAC Trumpchi (only sold in China) and has a premium brand called Hyptec which it used to launch its stunning SSR electric supercar. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. A deal with Sydney-based AGA Auto to distribute cars in Australia was signed in 2022, but that has now been cancelled, with GAC set to enter Australia as a factory-backed operation after delays given the restructuring. "We have moved from a distributor-based model to an OEM direct-to-market approach, given hyper-competitiveness of the market," Jason Pecotic, GAC Australia chief operating officer (COO), told CarExpert. "The distributor is still part of the GAC fold, and we'll continue to work together with them running a number of dealers within our Australian network." Mr Pecotic became COO of GAC's local operation in April 2025 as the automaker geared up for an Australian launch, with AGA Auto CEO Charles Lau confirming the separation. "GAC and AGA have been undergoing background negotiation and handovers… and [AGA is] no longer the distributor for GAC Australia as GAC is looking to enter on an OEM operation," said Mr Lau. "We have other brands soon to be announced in due course and will keep you posted." Chinese automakers have taken over from local distributors in the past, and often gone on to enjoy greater success. Before GWM distributed its own vehicles here, for example, they were sold by Ateco which also briefly handled the Chery brand. MORE: China's GAC confirms Australian launch date, plans BYD Shark rival MORE: BYD drops local importer EVDirect, will distribute vehicles in Australia itself Content originally sourced from: Chinese car brand GAC has cancelled a deal to distribute its cars in Australia through local company AGA Auto, stepping in to establish its own operations instead. It's the second Chinese manufacturer to take over Australian distribution this year following BYD's July 1 takeover from local company EVDirect. Guangzhou-based GAC sells petrol, hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) in China, the Middle East, South America and Europe. As well as GAC-badged cars, it also sells cars under the Aion brand, GAC Trumpchi (only sold in China) and has a premium brand called Hyptec which it used to launch its stunning SSR electric supercar. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. A deal with Sydney-based AGA Auto to distribute cars in Australia was signed in 2022, but that has now been cancelled, with GAC set to enter Australia as a factory-backed operation after delays given the restructuring. "We have moved from a distributor-based model to an OEM direct-to-market approach, given hyper-competitiveness of the market," Jason Pecotic, GAC Australia chief operating officer (COO), told CarExpert. "The distributor is still part of the GAC fold, and we'll continue to work together with them running a number of dealers within our Australian network." Mr Pecotic became COO of GAC's local operation in April 2025 as the automaker geared up for an Australian launch, with AGA Auto CEO Charles Lau confirming the separation. "GAC and AGA have been undergoing background negotiation and handovers… and [AGA is] no longer the distributor for GAC Australia as GAC is looking to enter on an OEM operation," said Mr Lau. "We have other brands soon to be announced in due course and will keep you posted." Chinese automakers have taken over from local distributors in the past, and often gone on to enjoy greater success. Before GWM distributed its own vehicles here, for example, they were sold by Ateco which also briefly handled the Chery brand. MORE: China's GAC confirms Australian launch date, plans BYD Shark rival MORE: BYD drops local importer EVDirect, will distribute vehicles in Australia itself Content originally sourced from: Chinese car brand GAC has cancelled a deal to distribute its cars in Australia through local company AGA Auto, stepping in to establish its own operations instead. It's the second Chinese manufacturer to take over Australian distribution this year following BYD's July 1 takeover from local company EVDirect. Guangzhou-based GAC sells petrol, hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) in China, the Middle East, South America and Europe. As well as GAC-badged cars, it also sells cars under the Aion brand, GAC Trumpchi (only sold in China) and has a premium brand called Hyptec which it used to launch its stunning SSR electric supercar. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. A deal with Sydney-based AGA Auto to distribute cars in Australia was signed in 2022, but that has now been cancelled, with GAC set to enter Australia as a factory-backed operation after delays given the restructuring. "We have moved from a distributor-based model to an OEM direct-to-market approach, given hyper-competitiveness of the market," Jason Pecotic, GAC Australia chief operating officer (COO), told CarExpert. "The distributor is still part of the GAC fold, and we'll continue to work together with them running a number of dealers within our Australian network." Mr Pecotic became COO of GAC's local operation in April 2025 as the automaker geared up for an Australian launch, with AGA Auto CEO Charles Lau confirming the separation. "GAC and AGA have been undergoing background negotiation and handovers… and [AGA is] no longer the distributor for GAC Australia as GAC is looking to enter on an OEM operation," said Mr Lau. "We have other brands soon to be announced in due course and will keep you posted." Chinese automakers have taken over from local distributors in the past, and often gone on to enjoy greater success. Before GWM distributed its own vehicles here, for example, they were sold by Ateco which also briefly handled the Chery brand. MORE: China's GAC confirms Australian launch date, plans BYD Shark rival MORE: BYD drops local importer EVDirect, will distribute vehicles in Australia itself Content originally sourced from: Chinese car brand GAC has cancelled a deal to distribute its cars in Australia through local company AGA Auto, stepping in to establish its own operations instead. It's the second Chinese manufacturer to take over Australian distribution this year following BYD's July 1 takeover from local company EVDirect. Guangzhou-based GAC sells petrol, hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) in China, the Middle East, South America and Europe. As well as GAC-badged cars, it also sells cars under the Aion brand, GAC Trumpchi (only sold in China) and has a premium brand called Hyptec which it used to launch its stunning SSR electric supercar. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. A deal with Sydney-based AGA Auto to distribute cars in Australia was signed in 2022, but that has now been cancelled, with GAC set to enter Australia as a factory-backed operation after delays given the restructuring. "We have moved from a distributor-based model to an OEM direct-to-market approach, given hyper-competitiveness of the market," Jason Pecotic, GAC Australia chief operating officer (COO), told CarExpert. "The distributor is still part of the GAC fold, and we'll continue to work together with them running a number of dealers within our Australian network." Mr Pecotic became COO of GAC's local operation in April 2025 as the automaker geared up for an Australian launch, with AGA Auto CEO Charles Lau confirming the separation. "GAC and AGA have been undergoing background negotiation and handovers… and [AGA is] no longer the distributor for GAC Australia as GAC is looking to enter on an OEM operation," said Mr Lau. "We have other brands soon to be announced in due course and will keep you posted." Chinese automakers have taken over from local distributors in the past, and often gone on to enjoy greater success. Before GWM distributed its own vehicles here, for example, they were sold by Ateco which also briefly handled the Chery brand. MORE: China's GAC confirms Australian launch date, plans BYD Shark rival MORE: BYD drops local importer EVDirect, will distribute vehicles in Australia itself Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
6 hours ago
- 7NEWS
Thai Army threatens Cambodia after soldiers injured in landmine blast on the countries' border
Thailand's army warns it might have to 'exercise the right of self-defence' in response to continuing incidents it blames on Cambodia, in which Thai soldiers patrolling along the two countries' border have been wounded by landmines. Thai Army spokesperson Major General Winthai Suvaree said a sergeant was patrolling the border with seven other soldiers on Tuesday morning when he 'stepped on an anti-personnel landmine covertly planted by the Cambodian side, resulting in severe injuries to his left ankle'. The incident and the Thai reaction indicates the precariousness of the ceasefire that took effect on July 29 with the aim of ending five days of armed clashes over disputed territory along their border. The fighting killed dozens of people on both sides, including civilians, and displaced more than 260,000. Tuesday's landmine incident was the fourth of its kind in about a month, and the second since the ceasefire. It took place about 1km from Ta Muen Thom temple, which Thailand claims is in its Surin province. The area, which was the scene of heavy fighting in July, is one of several along the border that both countries claim as their own. In another disputed area on Saturday, a Thai sergeant major suffered severe injuries, including losing his left foot, while two privates suffered lesser injuries. 'This incident serves as clear evidence that the Cambodian side has violated the ceasefire agreement and shows no respect for international humanitarian law, particularly the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits the use and placement of all types of anti-personnel landmines,' the Thai Army said about the latest incident. Both countries are parties to the international agreement. The Thai Army noted the multiple similar incidents and declared Thailand 'has consistently adhered to peaceful approaches and has not been the initiating party'. 'However, should circumstances become compelling, it may be necessary to exercise the right of self-defence under international law principles to resolve situations that cause Thailand to continuously lose personnel due to violations of ceasefire agreements and sovereignty encroachments by Cambodian military forces,' it warned. Cambodia's defence ministry 'categorically and unequivocally rejects the baseless, false, and deliberately misleading allegations from the Thai side regarding the injuries of Thai soldiers', Lieutenant General Maly Socheata said. Cambodia and Thailand have clashed in the past over their 800km border. Tensions had been growing since May when a Cambodian soldier was killed in a confrontation that created a diplomatic rift and roiled Thailand's domestic politics.
Sydney Morning Herald
7 hours ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Israel says it killed militants posing as Gaza aid workers
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