BAIC SA wins prestigious award in China

BAIC South Africa has won the prestigious Excellent Retail Award at the Chinese manufacturer’s 2024 BAIC global distributor business event.

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This event coincides with the Beijing International Motor show, which was recently held in China.

At the invitation and organisation of BAIC South Africa, representatives of BAIC South Africa dealer network partners ventured to Beijing. They visited the headquarters of BAIC Group along with the BAIC Off-Road Vehicle Company as well as the BAIC New Energy Company.

They also partook in the 2024 BAIC global distributor business event where the award was presented to BAIC South Africa.

The 2024 BAIC lobal distributor business event showcases the achievements of BAIC's international business. Nearly 300 dealers and partners from more than 50 countries gathered to witness the future of BAIC’s development.

At the headquarters of the BAIC Group, the BAIC Off-Road Vehicle Company and the BAIC New Energy Company, dealer representatives listened to the introduction of BAIC Group's development history to better understand the product spectrum.

They also had the opportunity to experience the latest generation of BAIC products and technology and gained a deeper understanding of BAIC's development achievements and future plans. The commitment was also made to intensify their cooperation with BAIC South Africa.

  • BAIC South Africa recently added a new 8-speed automatic version to its B40 Plus range.
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