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GAC officially launched in the VI

October 31st, 2025 | Tags: GAC Shan Mohamed Tortola Auto Group VI
The Tortola Auto Group proudly unveiled the highly anticipated GAC Auto brand to the public on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Photo: VINO
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC) is a reputable Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer based in Guangzhou, Guangdong, known for its strong reputation in the automotive industry, particularly regarding initial quality and value for money. Photo: VINO
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC) is a reputable Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer based in Guangzhou, Guangdong, known for its strong reputation in the automotive industry, particularly regarding initial quality and value for money. Photo: VINO
A large gathering of individuals attended the event, showcasing the innovation, style, and future of mobility in true GAC fashion. Photo: VINO
A large gathering of individuals attended the event, showcasing the innovation, style, and future of mobility in true GAC fashion. Photo: VINO
SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI- The Tortola Auto Group proudly unveiled the highly anticipated GAC Auto brand to the public on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

A large gathering of individuals attended the event, showcasing the innovation, style, and future of mobility in true GAC fashion.

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC) is a reputable Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer based in Guangzhou, Guangdong, known for its strong reputation in the automotive industry, particularly regarding initial quality and value for money. 

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During the official showcase, Mr Shan Mohamed, Managing Director of Tortola Auto Group, commented on the local economy's challenges, noting that he believes the economy is still growing.

"We're very excited to launch a GAC brand. I think the future looks bright, not only from a business perspective but from a consumer perspective. But now we have another fantastic choice or choices."

Mohamed explained that the dealership can now offer a diverse range of vehicles at different price points, stating, "I think that overall, we are the right place, right time."

He added, "There are sometimes some challenges, but overall, I think the positive far outweighs the negatives. I am grateful and thankful for the support, and as you can see, we have people from all walks of life here. So I think it's a good sign that people have received the GAC positively."

"People have embraced us, and I think importantly we have embraced them likewise, and we have apprised these vehicles to sell, and to help in a place where public transportation is still in the works," he concluded. 

26 Responses to “GAC officially launched in the VI”

  • jack (31/10/2025, 16:02) Like (1) Dislike (16) Reply
    Good stuff
    • nanny (01/11/2025, 08:14) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
      These cars will be torn up on our bad roads like our cars are suffering. Only now the repair bills will be sky high. Big price tag just to show off.
  • BuzzBvi (31/10/2025, 16:06) Like (6) Dislike (24) Reply
    There is a company investing in and employing Virgin Islanders.
    Why are adverts news?
  • Karnage (31/10/2025, 16:12) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    Who??????
  • Employee (31/10/2025, 18:54) Like (18) Dislike (5) Reply
    Whoa, thats a lot of Filipinos in one Company. Where are the Belongers, VIslanders and other Catibbean ethnicities. Does this Company has an Ethnic preference? I am just stating the facts as i see it. If y'all don't then go check y'all eyesight.
    • Ah know me nah buy none (31/10/2025, 23:03) Like (16) Dislike (3) Reply
      I only hope them Coolies and Filipinos buy them all because only them he hiring.
    • tola (03/11/2025, 03:38) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      @Employee that's most of the car dealers in tortola they hire Guyanese and Philippines they just put the ad out for work permit purpose. But we have clowns running bvi that's why things wouldn't get better.
  • tola (31/10/2025, 19:17) Like (16) Dislike (6) Reply
    That's why when local apply by tagged they always reply back by email saying it fill. Look how much expat deh rubbish only in tola
  • M.D. (31/10/2025, 20:05) Like (20) Dislike (1) Reply
    Spreading urself real thin Mohamed. Lots of vehicles being imported, lots ppl leaving Tortola..
    TAG also represents lots of brands. I'm sure there isn't enough provision for spare parts for all of these vehicles
  • Kingfish (31/10/2025, 20:49) Like (22) Dislike (2) Reply
    Don't buy their cars, if they prefer to hire employees other than BVIslanders find another dealership to purchase your cars, this is the only way these companies will learn.
  • jokes (31/10/2025, 21:21) Like (2) Dislike (21) Reply

    All who commenting s#!t go and start a real business and come back here in 6mths. Talk is CHEAP! You all have no idea how challenging it is to run a business in the BVI! When you are typing at the desk of a job where you get a salary every month whether you show up or not, it is easy to talk shit. Start a business that require over 5 employees and repor back to the blogs in 6mths and show us who you employed.

  • NOBODY NAH HOLD ME HOSTAGE (31/10/2025, 23:05) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
    ME NAH BUY NO VEHICLE WHERE ONLY ONE COMPANY ALONE HAS ALL THE PARTS
  • facts (31/10/2025, 23:55) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    Please stop importing cheap chinese vehicles that no one will want in five years..
  • Faithful (01/11/2025, 02:15) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Those employees barely make $800.00 a month. Which BVIslander or other Caribbean people willing to work for that kind of pay? None. Cheap labour, plus Slave Master Shan treats his employees like modern day slaves
  • nation (01/11/2025, 05:33) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Another Chinese vehicle?? What happen to the African brands???????
  • (01/11/2025, 07:12) Like (1) Dislike (13) Reply
    Tag is the best they are doing a great job
  • Negative (01/11/2025, 07:31) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Chineese car again? You can have parts for these to? SMH -
  • Free Press (01/11/2025, 07:39) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    release advertisement, not news...do better
  • BDT (01/11/2025, 08:01) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    The B.V. I is undoubtedly one of the most racist "Islands" in the Caribbean, if not the world and I am not speaking only of B.V Islanders against anyone else but about generally how we treat each
    I am of African Ancestry living here for just over 40 years and I have seen and have been treated in a certain way by people of other races based on my skin color and nationality and sadly, I have regretably done the same, until I became more educated.
    We will eventually end up at one door..death. We cannot take anything with us. We will not be spared because of our skin color or ancestry. We face the same treats of cancers, diabetes, high blood pressure and other chronic diseases like everyone else.
    So go ahead...









  • Expensive (01/11/2025, 12:56) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    me buy a Chinees vehicle for so much? They look good but canot last long time. Dont let them fool you.
  • Special (01/11/2025, 15:50) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Many of those persons in the picture came into the BVI specifically for the launch. Misinformation is the order of the day
  • WOW (03/11/2025, 09:37) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    The Racism heavy in the comment section!
  • The Usurper (03/11/2025, 14:14) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    When applying for a job with "those people" do a skin tone test before you apply.
  • conscious (05/11/2025, 17:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    there are about 7 African Auto makers and i haven't seen 1 Caribbean nation with any of those vehicles


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