GUANGZHOU, China, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GAC today announced another month of accelerating global momentum, with proprietary brand exports reaching 28,386 units in May, a 140% year-on-year increase. Cumulative exports from January to May reached 98,861 units, up 135% year-on-year, reflecting the sustained impact of the "One GAC 2.0" strategy and the company's commitment to high-quality, localized global operations. Among the standout performers, the AION UT has consistently led the pure electric hatchback segment in Hong Kong (China), Singapore, Colombia, and Uruguay since its international debut in March 2025, earning widespread recognition across the world's most competitive EV markets.
The results underscore GAC's emergence as a truly global automotive force. Rather than relying on any single market or model, the company's growth is broad-based, driven by a disciplined product strategy and a rapidly maturing international ecosystem spanning production, distribution, aftersales service, and brand engagement across 102 countries and regions on 5 continents.
Regionally, the breadth of GAC's momentum is striking. Asia-Pacific retail sales surged 123% year-on-year in May, led by Hong Kong's 293% growth and Thailand's sustained leadership in the electric taxi segment. The Americas delivered exceptional performance, with regional retail sales surging 144% year-on-year. Colombia recorded a 1,088% increase, Uruguay 806%, and Costa Rica 733%, reflecting a powerful wave of consumer confidence across Latin America. In the Middle East, the EMZOOM secured the top position in Lebanon's B-segment SUV market, while GAC earned recognition in Kuwait as the leading Chinese brand for both product quality and used-car resale value.
May also marked landmark steps in GAC's long-term market development. The company made its formal entry into Pakistan with a four-model launch and a comprehensive localization roadmap. In Europe, GAC made its official entry into the United Kingdom, with the AION V receiving strong local media reception, marking a significant milestone in the brand's European electrification journey. New sports marketing partnerships with Deportivo Toluca FC in Mexico and Sydney FC in Australia further deepened the brand's cultural roots across key growth markets.
With six overseas manufacturing bases, over 696 authorized dealerships worldwide, and an annual export target of 250,000 units, GAC is no longer simply exporting vehicles. It is building the infrastructure, partnerships, and brand equity necessary to become a lasting presence in the global automotive landscape.
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GAC Posts 140% Export Growth in May, Advancing Its Vision of Sustainable Global Mobility
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The partnership unites two organizations with New Zealand roots and growing global profiles at a moment when both are expanding their presence on the international stage
SAN FRANCISCO and AUCKLAND, New Zealand, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ivo, the leading platform for AI contract intelligence, today announced a partnership with New Zealand Football to become the Official Legal AI Partner of the All Whites, New Zealand's men's national team.
The collaboration reflects Ivo's continued connection to its New Zealand origins as the company expands its global footprint. Founded in Auckland and now headquartered in San Francisco, Ivo helps global enterprises, including Meta, Uber, IBM, Shopify, and Mitsubishi Electric, accelerate contract workflows and surface critical business intelligence locked inside their contract portfolios.
As part of the partnership, Ivo branding will appear on the front of the All Whites' training and press kit as the team prepares to compete on the sport's biggest international stage, as well as across select New Zealand Football initiatives. New Zealand Football will exclusively use Ivo's contract intelligence platform to draft, review, and analyze all their teams' agreements.
The announcement arrives alongside a wave of global momentum for Ivo, which has grown ARR sixfold in the last 12 months and has recently opened offices in London and New York.
"As a New Zealand-founded company, we know what it takes to build something and take it to the world stage," said Min-Kyu Jung, CEO and co-founder of Ivo. "Standing with the All Whites as they prepare for one of the most significant moments in the program's history is something we're really proud of."
Andrew Pragnell, Chief Executive of New Zealand Football, said: "Ivo is a real Kiwi success story of a company taking on the world, and that's exactly what we strive to do every time our national teams step onto the field. It's exciting to partner with a New Zealand-founded company experiencing strong global growth while remaining connected to its roots. We look forward to working together and supporting each other's continued success."
About Ivo
Ivo is an enterprise-grade AI-powered contract intelligence platform that enables legal and business teams to move faster, reduce risk, and unlock revenue by turning contracts into actionable business intelligence. Founded in New Zealand and headquartered in San Francisco, Ivo helps organizations surface risk instantly, accelerate negotiation cycles, and remove bottlenecks across the contract lifecycle. Customers include leading global enterprises and high-growth companies across multiple industries.
About New Zealand Football
New Zealand Football oversees the beautiful game in Aotearoa New Zealand. From a player's first experience of football at a young age through the development pathway to national competitions, refereeing, coaching, administration, and ultimately representing New Zealand on the international stage, New Zealand Football supports every level of the game.
Football is the largest team participation sport in the country, with more than 180,000 registered players in 2025.
New Zealand Football manages national men's and women's football, futsal, and eFootball leagues and cup competitions.
As the highest-ranked member association in the Oceania Football Confederation, New Zealand Football runs 10 national team programmes, including the men's national team, the All Whites, and the women's national team, the Ford Football Ferns.
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The partnership unites two organizations with New Zealand roots and growing global profiles at a moment when both are expanding their presence on the international stage
SAN FRANCISCO and AUCKLAND, New Zealand, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ivo, the leading platform for AI contract intelligence, today announced a partnership with New Zealand Football to become the Official Legal AI Partner of the All Whites, New Zealand's men's national team.
The collaboration reflects Ivo's continued connection to its New Zealand origins as the company expands its global footprint. Founded in Auckland and now headquartered in San Francisco, Ivo helps global enterprises, including Meta, Uber, IBM, Shopify, and Mitsubishi Electric, accelerate contract workflows and surface critical business intelligence locked inside their contract portfolios.
As part of the partnership, Ivo branding will appear on the front of the All Whites' training and press kit as the team prepares to compete on the sport's biggest international stage, as well as across select New Zealand Football initiatives. New Zealand Football will exclusively use Ivo's contract intelligence platform to draft, review, and analyze all their teams' agreements.
The announcement arrives alongside a wave of global momentum for Ivo, which has grown ARR sixfold in the last 12 months and has recently opened offices in London and New York.
"As a New Zealand-founded company, we know what it takes to build something and take it to the world stage," said Min-Kyu Jung, CEO and co-founder of Ivo. "Standing with the All Whites as they prepare for one of the most significant moments in the program's history is something we're really proud of."
Andrew Pragnell, Chief Executive of New Zealand Football, said: "Ivo is a real Kiwi success story of a company taking on the world, and that's exactly what we strive to do every time our national teams step onto the field. It's exciting to partner with a New Zealand-founded company experiencing strong global growth while remaining connected to its roots. We look forward to working together and supporting each other's continued success."
About Ivo
Ivo is an enterprise-grade AI-powered contract intelligence platform that enables legal and business teams to move faster, reduce risk, and unlock revenue by turning contracts into actionable business intelligence. Founded in New Zealand and headquartered in San Francisco, Ivo helps organizations surface risk instantly, accelerate negotiation cycles, and remove bottlenecks across the contract lifecycle. Customers include leading global enterprises and high-growth companies across multiple industries.
About New Zealand Football
New Zealand Football oversees the beautiful game in Aotearoa New Zealand. From a player's first experience of football at a young age through the development pathway to national competitions, refereeing, coaching, administration, and ultimately representing New Zealand on the international stage, New Zealand Football supports every level of the game.
Football is the largest team participation sport in the country, with more than 180,000 registered players in 2025.
New Zealand Football manages national men's and women's football, futsal, and eFootball leagues and cup competitions.
As the highest-ranked member association in the Oceania Football Confederation, New Zealand Football runs 10 national team programmes, including the men's national team, the All Whites, and the women's national team, the Ford Football Ferns.
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Kiwi-Born Legal AI Company Ivo Partners with New Zealand Football as Global Expansion Accelerates
