Villarreal – November 12, 2026 -- GAC is using its role as Official Automotive Partner of Villarreal CF to promote two electric models, the AION V SUV and the AION UT hatchback. Both carry five-star Euro NCAP safety ratings and are manufactured in Austria in partnership with Magna.
GAC links its LaLiga sponsorship to Villarreal's 2-0 win over Getafe
Villarreal beat Getafe 2-0 at the Estadio de la Cerámica on November 8. GAC used the result to promote the partnership. It says the goal is to build brand familiarity and trust among European consumers through football rather than traditional automotive communications.
GAC describes the club, nicknamed the Yellow Submarine, as combining strong local Spanish roots with an international following. That gives the carmaker access to both audiences.
AION V and AION UT anchor GAC's European lineup
The AION V is an electric SUV aimed at family travel. The AION UT is a compact electric hatchback aimed at everyday mobility. GAC cites safety, quality and practical usability as the focus for both.
GAC CARE+ pairs roadside assistance with parts support through Rotterdam
GAC's European brand proposition is "GAC. THE ENGINEERS." Its global service brand, GAC CARE+, combines global standards with locally tailored support. That support includes roadside assistance, parts support through Rotterdam and a Europe-based technical service team.
GAC calls Europe a strategic market in its international development. Under its One GAC 2.0 global strategy, the Villarreal partnership complements product introductions, sales network development, service support and localized operations.