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?
3 Months Ago
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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.
3 Months Ago
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.
4 Months Ago
James Wong
GWM Cannon Hi4-T confirmed as Chinese brand's second PHEV ute for Australia
China's GWM is going Shark hunting, confirming the Cannon Hi4-T PHEV dual-cab ute for a launch in the coming months – with a 3.5-tonne tow rating.
4 Months Ago
James Wong
GWM: We're not "one-dimensional" like BYD or Geely
China's GWM is aiming high on the sales charts, but the brand's COO says growth will come from powertrain diversity unlike some rival brands.
4 Months Ago
James Wong
GWM would "love" to bring new V8 engine to Australia
Even with big engines nearly extinct in mainstream segments, GWM is keen to bring its new 4.0T V8 Down Under, potentially with PHEV tech.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Almost 80 per cent of cars tested in the real world overstate their fuel economy
Most new cars can’t match their official fuel consumption claims on the road, where some use up to 25 per cent more.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 GWM Tank 300 price and specs
The GWM Tank 300 has a new plug-in hybrid powertrain that matches the rest of the range on towing capacity, and adds a new tow mode.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
Still a “significant gap” between Chinese automakers and others, warns GWM boss
GWM's chairman has made some frank comments about the hurdles an increasingly prominent Chinese automotive industry still faces on the world stage.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
GWM offering savings on PHEVs
GWM is offering deals across most of its plug-in hybrid range, including discounts and free servicing.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
GWM's biggest SUV yet is a 5.3m-long luxury PHEV
GWM is launching its largest, most luxurious SUV yet in China under its premium Wey brand, but it's unclear if it'll come to Australia.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
GWM Cannon PHEV uncovered as BYD Shark 6 rival, Australian launch under consideration
The second plug-in hybrid ute from GWM has been uncovered in official documents, with an Australian launch potentially on the cards.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Ex-Holden plant to stop building GWM Ora electric hatch for Australia
The end of Thai production could spell the end of GWM's electric hatch in Australia, but another Ora-badged vehicle could follow.
4 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Australia's 10 cheapest new cars in 2026
Affordable motoring is making a comeback in Australia, with a long list of models including SUVs and even an EV available for under $30,000.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV priced, significantly undercuts Denza B5
The GWM Tank 300 lineup has gained yet another powertrain, this time a 300kW/750Nm plug-in hybrid option.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
GWM Australia appoints new managing director
Record growth and a more than doubling of sales has seen GWM promote its local boss as it looks to increase its market share in Europe.
5 Months Ago
