Gac milestone fuels Tag sales as brand
Since its local launch in November, GAC has quickly become a talked‑about name in the Virgin Islands and TAG Auto says growing local purchases are helping the global brand reach a milestone of 30 million vehicle owners worldwide, according to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO). TAG reports encouraging sales across models such as the EMZOOM, EMKOO and S7, and notes rising interest in the fully electric HYPTEC HT as it expands its portfolio and after‑sales support for island drivers.
Global automaker GAC has marked a major milestone — 30 million vehicle owners worldwide — and local dealer TAG Auto says increasing sales in the Virgin Islands are helping that international success resonate here, according to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO). Introduced to the territory in November, GAC has quickly become one of the most talked‑about brands on the islands, TAG Managing Director Shan Mohamed told VINO. "The milestone of 30 million GAC vehicle owners worldwide is a powerful endorsement of the brand’s quality, innovation and reliability," Mohamed said, adding that TAG is proud to contribute to the global success through rising local purchases.
Since the brand’s local launch, TAG reports encouraging demand across GAC’s expanding lineup. Popular models among BVI motorists include the EMZOOM, EMKOO and S7, the dealer said, and the fully electric HYPTEC HT is drawing attention as interest grows in sustainable mobility. Customers, TAG told VINO, are being attracted by a combination of advanced technology, premium features, contemporary styling and competitive value.
That showroom mix reflects increasing local interest in modern design, advanced safety technologies and more environmentally friendly and efficient vehicles. TAG plans to broaden GAC’s BVI portfolio with additional models tailored to island lifestyles and driving conditions, the dealer added.
Expanding the range is intended to give buyers more choice when considering passenger capacity, cargo needs, fuel efficiency and safety features suited to short island distances and winding roads. An authorised local dealer also matters for long‑term ownership. TAG says the presence of local after‑sales support — servicing, parts availability and warranty work — is important for ownership costs and resale value, and the company plans to continue developing local service capacity alongside vehicle offerings to support customers.
The inclusion of the HYPTEC HT in the lineup raises practical questions for the territory. As TAG and other stakeholders promote electric vehicles, they will need to work with public and private partners to ensure charging infrastructure keeps pace with any uptake, an issue local motorists and policymakers may watch closely.
As GAC celebrates its global milestone, TAG described the moment as the start of an "exciting new chapter" for the brand in the Virgin Islands and said it looks forward to further growth in the territory as new models arrive. Residents interested in GAC models are encouraged to visit the TAG showroom for test drives and information on upcoming arrivals, specifications and after‑sales support.
The original report appeared on Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).
Primary source: VINO