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🚘 OEM POD EXCLUSIVE! We talk to AION Auto UK's Jon Wakefield and Duncan Johnson about the Chinese brand's 2026 debut (E74, S11)

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🚘 OEM POD EXCLUSIVE🚘

This week on Motor Trade Radio (powered by MOTORS), we're delighted to bring you the first podcast interview given by AION Auto UK — ahead of the Chinese brand's debut here in 2026! Ā  Curtis and Philip are joined by Ā Managing Director Jon Wakefield (former UK boss of Volvo and Harwoods Group) and Network Development Director Duncan Johnston (formerly with Honda, Lotus and Inchcape). Ā  AION will be distributed in the UK by a newly formed British business, a joint venture between GAC (one of China's longest established carmakers) and Jameel Motors (the independent distributor who recently introduced Farizon here). Ā  Our interview covers: Ā  šŸ’” UK launch timeline, first EVs, future models šŸ’” Dealer recruitment plans, future network size Ā šŸ’”Types of dealers likely to be attracted to the brand šŸ’” Aftersales strategy, parts supply plans šŸ’” How AION will differentiate itself from other new entrant Chinese brands Ā  Don't miss All the Chatter That Matters on Motor Trade Radio! Ā  #Automotive #AutomotiveNews #EVs #UKAuto #CarRetail

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