Gasgoo Munich- SAIC-GM-Wuling signed a cooperation agreement with Saudi United Automotive Company (UMG) on April 24, Gasgoo reported on April 25. The agreement supports the automaker's global expansion strategy. Using Saudi Arabia as a base, the partnership aims to boost sales in the Gulf region and the wider Middle East market.
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Saudi Arabia is the largest automotive market in the Middle East and is pursuing economic diversification under its "Vision 2030" initiative. Government support for new energy and local manufacturing is driving industrial upgrades, increasing demand for cost-effective, energy-efficient vehicles. This trend offers opportunities for Wuling, which specializes in small cars, to expand its global presence.
Han Dehong, deputy party secretary and deputy general manager of SAIC-GM-Wuling, said Saudi Arabia is a key market in the region. "This signing marks the start of our partnership," Han said. The company plans to work with UMG to expand its business. Wuling aims to use its position in micro electric vehicles and commercial vehicles, combined with UMG's sales and service network, to increase its market share in the Middle East. Additionally, Wuling plans to introduce products suited for regional needs to align with "Saudi Vision 2030" and support local industrial development.
