According to
ABL Korea, the Trumpchi E-jet, a plug-in electric hybrid created by Guangzhou Vehicle Group Co LTD (GAC), will be featured in
Transformers: Age of Extinction. An individual close to the carmaker stated that they felt that merchandise placement in the movie would enhance profits both at home and in overseas markets. Playing it close to the vest as always, a spokesperson for Paramount Images has declined to confirm or deny any brand placement until closer to launch day. Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, however, has previously stated that the film would feature locally-made autos, saying:
The world’s coolest, most exciting automobiles will be in the films, like Chinese autos, so no matter whether you’re an automobile enthusiast or not, it will be a feast for the eyes.
It is unknown at this time whether the Trumpchi will make an appearance as an Autobot, Decepticon, or just a non-transforming mode of transportation, but a source near GAC did mention that they wouldn’t like the Trumpchi being used as part of an evil plot. They stated that the final decision on that would be up to director Michael Bay, however.