William Stopford
GWM’s quirky EV could go hybrid in Australia
The new GWM Ora 5 electric SUV lineup could expand to include a hybrid and a slightly lower, more hatchback-style version.
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China’s GWM shares more details on V8-powered supercar which could come to Australia
GWM will reveal its first supercar in 2027, featuring an electrified twin-turbo V8 powertrain and a carbon-fibre monocoque.
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GWM pushing ahead with major Australian engineering hub following sale of ex-Holden proving ground
GWM says it's disappointed by the sale of Lang Lang, but it's working to open a new tech centre by the end of this year.
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Ex-Holden proving ground sold to defence contractor
The former Holden proving ground at Lang Lang has a new owner, and Chinese brands won’t be able to continue testing there.
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GWM Tank 300 won’t get new interior, will lose its petrol powertrain
The GWM Tank 300 will get local chassis tuning, but will miss out on the new interior available in China, and lose its petrol engine.
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GWM following Toyota’s playbook for electrification
A focus on long-term development and a range of different powertrain technologies will help power GWM's future growth, the company says.
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GWM Australia fixed chassis tuning that was "not good", and its updates are going global
The fruit of GWM's Australian-led efforts to improve the ride and handling of its vehicles will be enjoyed by other markets as well.
14 Days Ago
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GWM Ora EV hatch dead, being replaced by identically priced SUV
It might look almost identical, but the GWM Ora 5 is larger than the oft-overlooked hatchback it's replacing mid-year and yet it costs the same.
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2026 Tank 800: GWM to hunt luxury SUVs in Australia with new V8-powered flagship
GWM is climbing to ever higher segments and price points, with a new full-size luxury off-road SUV confirmed for an Australian launch.
15 Days Ago
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GWM Tank 700 LWB: Even longer version of Toyota LandCruiser rival spied
GWM has been spied testing a stretched version of its Toyota LandCruiser-size Tank 700, which may use its new V8 petrol engine.
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GWM Tank 400: Aggressively styled off-road SUV a chance for Australia with PHEV power
GWM could plug a tiny gap in its Australian lineup with a large plug-in hybrid SUV offering a long electric driving range.
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GWM still thinks EVs are better off small, but promises “more conventionally styled” ones
The boss of GWM believes electric power is best kept for smaller, city-focused vehicles, but promises to launch EVs with less quirky styling.
16 Days Ago
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GWM axing another hybrid option in Australia as it readies new, larger diesel
The GWM Tank 500 will follow the Cannon Alpha in losing its hybrid option in Australia, but both are getting a new turbo-diesel engine this year.
16 Days Ago
William Stopford
GWM's bigger new turbo-diesel four will offer more torque than Ford Ranger, Everest V6
GWM's new, larger-displacement four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine will produce more torque than Ford's V6, and only slightly less power.
16 Days Ago
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2027 GWM Haval H6: New-generation, larger mid-size SUV locked in for Australia
GWM has a new Haval H6 coming to Australia next year, and it has grown to the point where it's similarly sized to some large SUVs.
17 Days Ago
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GWM working on Australia-bound diesel hybrid, diesel PHEV powertrains
GWM has been working on diesel hybrid and diesel plug-in hybrid powertrains for six years, and they're due for launch in 2027.
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