Damion Smy
New Raptor revealed with 330kW PHEV powertrain, but it’s not a Ford Ranger
Ford's iconic off-road nameplate has been applied to a high-output plug-in hybrid Chinese SUV – and it could land here under another name.
10 Months Ago
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William Stopford
2026 GWM Ora price and specs
The GWM Ora is now sourced from Thailand, and features a new battery as well as the ability to use a smartphone app to remotely control certain functions.
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Damion Smy
2026 GWM Ora EV gets new battery and tech for Australia, via factory that built Holdens
New battery tech lifts the entry-level Ora’s range to 400km – for the same price – as production moves from China to Thailand.
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Damion Smy
GWM hits major sales milestone in Australia
The first Chinese automaker in Australia has now reached 200,000 sales, and it shows no signs of slowing down.
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William Stopford
GWM Tank 500 set to get Cannon Alpha's PHEV system in Australia
A plug-in hybrid version of the GWM Tank 500 is due in Australia in October, and it's set to offer up to 120km of electric range.
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Marton Pettendy
GWM becomes a permanent resident at former GM Holden proving ground
The Chinese brand will locally develop its models at the Lang Lang test facility owned by Vietnamese automaker VinFast.
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GWM upgrades its answer to the Toyota Prado – again
The GWM Tank 500 will offer one of two PHEV powertrains within three months, but the Chinese-market facelift is off-limits for now.
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Damion Smy
GWM teases Ferrari-fighting supercar
Australia's best-selling Chinese car brand is set to reveal a sleek supercar it has said will topple the $1 million Ferrari SF90.
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William Stopford
GWM Tank 500 diesel debuts, but Australians will have to wait
The Tank 500 large SUV is gaining diesel power in Thailand this year, but GWM's Australian arm is waiting for a more powerful engine.
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William Stopford
2025 GWM Haval H7 price and specs
The GWM Haval H7 is a more distinctively styled take on the Haval H6 mid-size SUV, available exclusively as a front-wheel drive hybrid.
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Damion Smy
GWM says PHEVs key to EV transition in Australia
GWM says plug-in hybrids can be a stepping stone for buyers to EVs, while also helping it meet emissions targets.
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Josh Nevett
2025 GWM Haval H6: Hybrids to dominate sales of new RAV4 rival
Booming plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) demand is set to be reflected in the sales split for the updated GWM Haval H6 mid-size SUV.
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Josh Nevett
GWM tracking towards huge sales milestone in Australia
GWM Australia expects to surpass 50,000 annual sales in 2025 off the back of new model launches and increased dealer coverage.
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Damion Smy
No price rises as GWM Australia picks up emissions credits
Australia’s most popular Chinese brand says it’s already ahead of emissions regulations – meaning no price rises for its local lineup.
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Damion Smy
GWM wants to be a top-five auto brand in Australia ‘sustainably’
Australia's best-selling Chinese car brand is targeting long-term success rather than a rapid rise to the top of the sales charts.
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Josh Nevett
GWM has more new SUVs coming to Australia in 2025
GWM will launch two new SUV models – the Haval H7 and Tank 500 PHEV – in Australia within a matter of months.
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