GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2025, GAC AION V is garnering remarkable international acclaim across global markets, securing a series of prestigious awards and top safety ratings that underscore its competitive prowess as a premium electric SUV.
Its excellence is crowned by top-tier safety, having secured the highest double five-star safety ratings from both Euro NCAP and ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program). Excelling in adult occupant protection, child safety, pedestrian protection, and safety assist systems, these accolades certify its world-class safety credentials.
Beyond safety, the AION V is winning over international markets and experts. In Australia, it has been selected as a finalist for the Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Electric Vehicle Under $60,000 award. Its success in Southeast Asia is particularly notable, where it has secured multiple honors: the "CAT A Electric SUV of the Year 2025" and the "Ready For Adventure" award in Singapore, alongside the "Eco-Friendly & Advanced-Technology SUV Icon" and the "Most Popular Electric Vehicle" awards in Indonesia. These awards demonstrate its successful adaptation to diverse consumer preferences and driving needs.
In its home market of China, the AION V has received significant endorsements based on massive user data analysis, earning the title of "Most Promising Model of 2024." Its intelligent capabilities are highly regarded by industry experts, as evidenced by awards like the "2025 Golden Wheel Intelligent Pioneer Award" and "Hardcore Intelligent SUV of the Year (2025)."
This collection of global accolades reflects the AION V's comprehensive strengths. Its distinctive design, reliable real-world range supported by efficient charging, versatile and comfortable interior space, and advanced intelligent driving technology combine to deliver the compelling experience that resonates with a worldwide audience. These achievements highlight GAC Group's formidable capabilities in automotive innovation and its commitment to delivering world-class vehicles for the global market.
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AION V Earns Global Accolades, Showcasing Strength of Chinese Intelligent EV
HONG KONG, Jan. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Hong Kong Government's official implementation of the new vehicle seat belt legislation from 25 January 2026, further enhancing road and passenger safety, Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Limited ("Kwoon Chung Bus") is pleased to announce that most of the buses under the Group have already been fully equipped with seat belts for passenger seats, in full compliance with the new statutory requirements. The Group continues to uphold its core safety culture of "Safety, We Care", reinforcing passenger and journey protection through a holistic approach encompassing systems, training, and technology.
As one of the largest non‑franchised bus operators in Hong Kong, Kwoon Chung Bus has, over the years, regarded safety as an integral part of its corporate culture and daily operations. The Group firmly believes that truly sustainable safety does not rely solely on equipment or regulatory compliance, but is rooted in the care and sense of responsibility demonstrated by every employee in their day‑to‑day work.
Mr Wong Leung Pak, Matthew, SBS, Chairman of Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Limited, said: "Safety, We Care" is not merely a slogan, but a safety culture that Kwoon Chung Bus has established and practised over the years. Through systems, training and technology, we integrate safety into daily operations, enhancing driving safety from a preventive perspective and ensuring that every passenger can complete their journey with peace of mind."
Building on this established safety culture, Kwoon Chung Bus is progressively introducing AI-powered smart video recording systems to support management teams in monitoring and analysing driving conditions, enabling more effective identification of potential risks and timely follow‑up actions.
Turning Care into Action - Strengthening Daily Safety Management
The development and optimisation of the AI smart recording system has been ongoing for nearly a decade. Currently, more than half of the Group's fleet has been equipped, with full deployment across the entire fleet targeted for completion by the end of 2026. Through onboard cameras and real‑time analysis, the system can identify inattentive or high‑risk driving behaviours and issue immediate alerts to drivers, reducing risks at source.
When abnormal or irregular driving behaviour is detected, alerts are promptly issued within the vehicle, while relevant footage is simultaneously uploaded to a cloud platform for analysis and follow‑up by Kwoon Chung Bus's Training & Performance Management Department, in accordance with established procedures. Where necessary, the control centre will contact the driver based on the assessed risk level to conduct performance reviews and improvement measures, ensuring that the safety culture is effectively implemented across every operational link.
Long‑Term Development: Advancing Smart Safety Management
through Data‑Driven Innovation
Looking ahead, Kwoon Chung Bus will continue to collect and analyse local driving data to further train and optimise the system. As big data analytics mature, the Group plans to introduce the "Safe GPT" intelligent safety analysis platform, leveraging artificial intelligence to evaluate historical driving behaviour, identify high‑risk periods and driving weaknesses, and arrange targeted training programmes to prevent incidents at source.
Kwoon Chung Bus reiterates that "Safety, We Care" is a safety culture embedded across systems, technology and employee conduct. The Group will continue to promote safety management in a prudent and systematic manner, providing the public with safe, reliable and high‑quality transportation services.
About Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Limited
Kwoon Chung Bus Group is one of Hong Kong's largest non-franchised bus companies, dedicated to providing reliable, safe, economical, and comfortable bus services, including franchised buses, non-franchised buses, cross-boundary buses, rehabilitation buses, limousine, and airport transfers. The Group is also actively exploring the application of smart mobility and autonomous driving technologies.
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New Seat Belt Legislation Takes Effect -- Kwoon Chung Bus Fully Compliant Strengthening Passenger and Road Safety through a Safety‑First Culture and AI Smart Driving Management Systems
