GRAZ, Austria, Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, GAC and Magna announced a widespread cooperation program to accelerate electric mobility and expand EV collaboration in Europe. The collaboration underscores GAC's regional commitment, extending technical cooperation, supply and sales, while highlighting Magna's leadership in vehicle manufacturing. Localized and customized collaboration of GAC's electric SUV AION V is now underway at Magna's Graz facility.
"Europe is a vital market in GAC's global development," said Wei Haigang, President of GAC INTERNATIONAL. "Partnering with Magna enables us to bring locally assembled electric vehicles to European customers that reflect GAC's values of smart technology, sustainability and craftsmanship."
Roland Prettner, President of Magna Complete Vehicles, added: "This collaboration reflects the trust automakers place in Magna's expertise. Our local resources and technical advantage could allow OEMs like GAC to realize localized development strategies efficiently and confidently."
The AION V, which earned a five-star Euro NCAP rating, debuted in Finland, Poland and Portugal. GAC plans to expand into additional European markets through new partnerships, service and sales networks.
Magna's Graz operation, known for operational excellence, is capable of producing internal combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles on shared lines. With 125 years of manufacturing experience, Magna has developed 40+ vehicle models and produced over 4 million vehicles worldwide.
Together, GAC and Magna are shaping the future of mobility by combining electrification, design and manufacturing expertise. It underscores both companies' commitment to quality, reliability and sustainable mobility across Europe and beyond.
About Magna International
Magna is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers and a trusted partner to automakers in the industry's most critical markets—North America, Europe, and China. With a global team and footprint spanning 28 countries, we bring unmatched scale, trusted reliability, and proven execution. Backed by nearly seven decades of experience, we combine deep manufacturing expertise with innovative vehicle systems to deliver performance, safety and quality.
For further information about Magna, please visit www.magna.com or follow us on social.
About GAC Group
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Guangzhou, GAC GOURP has been on the Fortune Global 500 for 13 consecutive years. With comprehensive R&D and manufacturing, and brands including GAC, AION and HYPTEC, GAC is dedicated to intelligent, high-quality, and sustainable mobility.
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GAC Accelerates European Market Plan, Partnering with Magna to Deepen Localized Cooperation
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As a leading ePaper display (EPD) module original manufacturer, SEEKINK is eager to support and help bring innovative ePaper applications across various industries to life.
SEEKINK has keenly recognized that color ePaper frames are emerging as a distinct consumer electronics category, combining paper-like display quality, ultra-low power consumption, and AI-enabled content creation.
Industry observers report that global shipments of color ePaper photo frames exceeded 30,000 units in 2025. The category is now gaining momentum across Kickstarter, with multi-innovators — Arpobot (Bloomin8), Inkanva, JITRAINNO, Weclay Paper, and others — drawing significant backer support through differentiated product approaches.
Bloomin8, one of the most market-validated entrants, raised AU$2,397,443 from 2,272 backers in its first campaign. In August 2026, Arpobot is planning to launch a second campaign featuring a new 10-inch model with E Ink Spectra 6 display and customizable "Blossom" refresh effects.
Inkanva positions itself as the world's first self-charging e-ink canvas, using perovskite photovoltaic panels to harvest energy from indoor ambient light. Its open API supports integration with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini for natural-language content control.
JITRAINNO offers AI voice-interactive artwork generation, allowing users to describe creative ideas in natural language and receive images optimized for ePaper display.
Weclay Paper is a self-updating color ePaper companion board that tailors its displayed content to the frame's physical location and room aesthetic via AI, while offering an open SDK for custom app development.
Industry analysts attribute the category's rise to converging factors: mature Spectra 6 color ePaper technology, bistable power consumption enabling months of battery life, and growing consumer preference for sustainable, paper-like displays.
AI integration addresses a key pain point: keeping content fresh without relying solely on personal photo libraries.
Crowdfunding success further validates global demand, with Bloomin8 exceeding its goal by 7,900% in 2025 and Weclay achieving 728% funding with 16 days remaining.
At CES 2026, 15 exhibitors featured ePaper picture frames, representing 65% of the digital photo frame category. With major panel manufacturers and brands increasing ePaper supply chain investment, the product category is expanding beyond early adopters.
Color ePaper frames are evolving from niche gadgets into mainstream home decor products, driven by ePaper technology, industrial design, AI, and sustainability converging around a new consumer experience.
About SEEKINK
Founded in 2015, SEEKINK ranks among the top 3 globally in sales of electronic paper (EPD) modules thanks to its industry-leading technical team and boasts a monthly production capacity of 20 million units. With nearly 10 localized service teams worldwide and 208 granted patents, SEEKINK provides localized technical and business support to customers across global markets, backed by robust upstream and downstream industry resources,
As one of the founding members of the EPA (ePaper Industry Alliance), SEEKINK is committed to empowering the alliance's members (currently numbering more than 270) and promoting the adoption of ePaper technology in more innovative application areas.
As an original ePaper display module manufacturer, SEEKINK congratulates the innovators and creators driving the development of the color ePaper frame category.
SEEKINK currently provides 5.89-inch, 7.09-inch, 10-inch, 13.3-inch, 28.5-inch, and 31.5-inch ePaper frame modules, as well as complete OEM/ODM services for customers developing innovative ePaper frame products and other ePaper display applications.
For more information about ePaper industry insights, color ePaper displays, ePaper digital photo frames, and innovative ePaper applications, follow SEEKINK:
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SEEKINK Market Insight: Why Color E-Paper Frame is One of Crowdfunding's Hottest New Categories
