
š OEM POD EXCLUSIVE! We talk to AION Auto UK's Jon Wakefield and Duncan Johnson about the Chinese brand's 2026 debut (E74, S11)
11/12/2025
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This week on Motor Trade Radio (powered by MOTORS), we're delighted to bring you the first podcast interview given by AION Auto UK ā 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 š” UK launch timeline, first EVs, future models š” Dealer recruitment plans, future network size Ā š”Types of dealers likely to be attracted to the brand š” Aftersales strategy, parts supply plans š” 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
This week on Motor Trade Radio (powered by MOTORS), we're delighted to bring you the first podcast interview given by AION Auto UK ā 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 š” UK launch timeline, first EVs, future models š” Dealer recruitment plans, future network size Ā š”Types of dealers likely to be attracted to the brand š” Aftersales strategy, parts supply plans š” 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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