Guangzhou, China -- September 01, 2026 -- GAC has launched the S7 hybrid SUV in Kazakhstan as its first locally assembled model under a knocked-down production agreement with ALLUR Group. The vehicle is built at ALLUR's Kostanay facility and marks GAC's shift from pure vehicle exports to localized manufacturing, sales and service in the country. GAC International and ALLUR Group signed the KD production cooperation agreement in Guangzhou in February 2026, with the deal made public on April 16, 2026.