
đ OEM POD EXCLUSIVE! We talk to AION Auto UK's Jon Wakefield and Duncan Johnson about the Chinese brand's 2026 debut (E74, S11)
2025-11-12
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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 â ahead of the Chinese brand's debut here in 2026!  Curtis and Philip are joined by  Managing Director Jon Wakefield (former UK boss of Volvo and Harwoods Group) and Network Development Director Duncan Johnston (formerly with Honda, Lotus and Inchcape).  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).  Our interview covers:  đĄ UK launch timeline, first EVs, future models đĄ Dealer recruitment plans, future network size  đĄTypes of dealers likely to be attracted to the brand đĄ Aftersales strategy, parts supply plans đĄ How AION will differentiate itself from other new entrant Chinese brands  Don't miss All the Chatter That Matters on Motor Trade Radio!  #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 â ahead of the Chinese brand's debut here in 2026!  Curtis and Philip are joined by  Managing Director Jon Wakefield (former UK boss of Volvo and Harwoods Group) and Network Development Director Duncan Johnston (formerly with Honda, Lotus and Inchcape).  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).  Our interview covers:  đĄ UK launch timeline, first EVs, future models đĄ Dealer recruitment plans, future network size  đĄTypes of dealers likely to be attracted to the brand đĄ Aftersales strategy, parts supply plans đĄ How AION will differentiate itself from other new entrant Chinese brands  Don't miss All the Chatter That Matters on Motor Trade Radio!  #Automotive #AutomotiveNews #EVs #UKAuto #CarRetail
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