William Stopford
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.
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William Stopford
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.
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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.
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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.
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William Stopford
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.
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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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GWM’s V8-powered Toyota LandCruiser rival a chance for Australia
GWM is working on not one but two V8 engines, even as the Chinese automotive industry continues to embrace smaller or electric-only powertrains.
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GWM Haval H7 Plus expected as new seven-seat SUV option for Australia
GWM is expected to add another boxy SUV to its local lineup, but while the Haval H7 Plus looks like the Tank 300, it's a very different beast.
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2026 GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV ute detailed, soon to go BYD Shark 6 hunting in Australia
GWM will be the only brand in Australia to offer two separate plug-in hybrid utes. The Cannon Hi4-T will join the Cannon Alpha PHEV later in 2026.
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2026: Wey V9X: GWM’s new flagship SUV has a huge battery for a PHEV, and features galore
GWM’s upcoming Wey premium sub-brand has revealed a huge plug-in hybrid luxury SUV at the Beijing motor show today.
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2026 GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV prices: Updated SUV gets overhauled interior
The GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV now has the same interior as the regular Haval H6, with a larger touchscreen running a new operating system.
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2026 GWM Ora 5 price and specs
GWM’s Ora electric vehicle range has expanded with a second model, priced sharply against key SUV competition.
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GWM Haval H6 becomes Chinese brand's first Aussie-tuned model
The first GWM model to receive local chassis tuning is now available in showrooms, with plenty more in line for the same treatment.
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New cars with the lowest power-to-weight ratios in Australia
Forget land-speed records and acceleration times, here are the new cars with the lowest power-to-weight ratios in Australia.
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