Damion Smy
GWM bets on new diesel to become a top-five brand in Australia
GWM says its new 3.0-litre diesel will help it reach a top-five sales ranking in Australia, even as electric vehicle sales climb.
2 Months Ago
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Damion Smy
GWM says Australia isn’t ready for electric utes
As it adds a new diesel engine and more plug-in hybrids across its Cannon range, GWM says Aussies aren’t ready for an all-electric ute just yet.
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William Stopford
GWM plans major expansion of its small EV range, including sedan, more budget-friendly hatch
An Uber-friendly sedan and a sub-$30,000 hatch could join the expanding GWM Ora 5 EV lineup in Australia.
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Ben Zachariah
GWM continues ADAS refinement for Australia
The next batch of GWM models will have safety and cruise control systems designed for Australian buyers, after a comprehensive development program.
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William Stopford
2027 GWM Haval H7: Boxy new mid-size SUV to start at under $50,000
GWM will start the rollout of a new, boxier Haval H7 in October with five-seat, all-wheel drive hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants.
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Max Davies
2027 GWM Cannon Hi4-T becomes Australia's cheapest PHEV ute
GWM has expanded its PHEV range, with the regular Cannon ute the latest to receive the brand's Hi4-T powertrain tech.
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William Stopford
2026 GWM Tank 500 price and specs
The GWM Tank 500 has gained a new diesel engine to allow it to directly take on the hot-selling Toyota Prado and Ford Everest.
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2026 GWM Cannon Alpha price and specs
GWM has put a larger, more powerful turbo-diesel engine in its flagship Cannon Alpha ute, joining the existing plug-in hybrid.
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2027 GWM Haval H7: Boxy five-seat RAV4 rival nears Australian launch, seven-seater to follow
GWM Australia will launch a new, boxier mid-size SUV this year, with a longer, seven-seat version following in 2027.
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William Stopford
2026 GWM Tank 500 prices: Prado, Everest rival finally gets diesel power with new 3.0L
As hybrids become more common, GWM is replacing its Tank 500 hybrid with a new four-cylinder turbo-diesel that uses less fuel.
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William Stopford
2026 GWM Cannon Alpha prices: Flagship ute gets new 3.0L diesel, new-generation infotainment
The GWM Cannon Alpha is more expensive than before, but picks up a new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine with more power and torque than any other four-cylinder ute.
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Max Davies
GWM Ora 5 PHEV Touring revealed in Chinese government filings
The Chinese government has leaked an as-yet-unannounced plug-in hybrid version of the Ora 5, supplementing the currently electric-only small SUV.
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Damion Smy
GWM Tank 300: Updated off-road SUV misses out on bigger new diesel
The updated GWM Tank 300 lineup in China includes new tech and a new longer body, but not all variants receive all the updates.
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Dave Kavermann
GWM opens pre-order books for new 620Nm turbo-diesel Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha
The Chinese brand's new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel will deliver more torque than Ford’s V6-powered Ranger and Everest.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
Haval H10 detailed: GWM’s boxy full-size SUV under consideration for Australia
The new flagship Haval SUV combines car-like underpinnings and Tank-like styling with plug-in hybrid power.
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Dave Kavermann
Expert Insights: Q&A with GWM Australia chief operating officer John Kett
GWM is Australia's oldest Chinese auto brand and it's now chasing a top-five sales position with a wave of new models on the way, as its COO explains.
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