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GWM still thinks EVs are better off small, but promises “more conventionally styled” ones

William Stopford

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.

4 Months Ago

GWM axing another hybrid option in Australia as it readies new, larger diesel

William Stopford

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.

4 Months Ago

GWM's bigger new turbo-diesel four will offer more torque than Ford Ranger, Everest V6

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.

4 Months Ago

2027 GWM Haval H6: New-generation, larger mid-size SUV locked in for Australia

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.

4 Months Ago

GWM working on Australia-bound diesel hybrid, diesel PHEV powertrains

William Stopford

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.

4 Months Ago

GWM’s V8-powered Toyota LandCruiser rival a chance for Australia

William Stopford

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.

4 Months Ago

GWM Haval H7 Plus expected as new seven-seat SUV option for Australia

William Stopford

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.

4 Months Ago

2026 GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV ute detailed, soon to go BYD Shark 6 hunting in Australia

William Stopford

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.

4 Months Ago

2026: Wey V9X: GWM’s new flagship SUV has a huge battery for a PHEV, and features galore

William Stopford

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.

4 Months Ago

2026 GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV prices: Updated SUV gets overhauled interior

William Stopford

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.

4 Months Ago

2026 GWM Ora 5 price and specs

Damion Smy

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.

4 Months Ago

Max Davies

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.

4 Months Ago

New cars with the lowest power-to-weight ratios in Australia

Max Davies

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.

4 Months Ago

GWM Ora 5 small SUV locked in for Australia, electric and hybrid powertrains on the cards

Damion Smy

GWM Ora 5 small SUV locked in for Australia, electric and hybrid powertrains on the cards

GWM's expanding Ora lineup will see the Ora 5 SUV in local showrooms later this year, but will it be the electric version or a hybrid?

5 Months Ago

GWM asserts its dominance in Beer O’Clock Hill off-road challenge

William Stopford

GWM asserts its dominance in Beer O’Clock Hill off-road challenge

GWM has tackled Beer O'Clock Hill in a pair of plug-in hybrid SUVs, with one of them completing the climb even on regular highway tyres.

5 Months Ago

GWM Australia plans new model onslaught, says 2026 will be its “most ambitious year yet”

William Stopford

GWM Australia plans new model onslaught, says 2026 will be its “most ambitious year yet”

More dealers and more models – including new diesels, PHEVs and EVs – should help GWM reach its target of 75,000 annual sales in Australia.

5 Months Ago

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