According to an announcement by Great Wall Motor’s Technical Center on June 30, the signing and unveiling ceremony for the Great Wall Motor–TEEC Innovation and Joint R&D Laboratory (the “Joint Laboratory”) was held at the Great Wall Motor Technical Center in Baoding.
The Joint Laboratory will focus on joint R&D in au

On June 30, it was reported that GWM officially began implementation of its second manufacturing plant in Brazil, located in Aracruz, Espírito Santo, marking another step in the company's expansion strategy in the country.
The facility, scheduled to begin operations in 2029, will be built on a 1.7 million-square-mete

On June 24, the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA) announced the registration and establishment of Tianjin Great Wall Motor R&D Co., Ltd in TEDA, marking the official launch of Great Wall Motor’s Tianjin R&D center.
As a key component of Great Wall Motor’s technology R&D network, the Tianjin R&D c

On June 17, GWM Mexico launched the new ORA 5, a B-segment SUV available in different powertrains.
The ORA 5 ICE is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine producing 141 hp and 155 lb-ft of torque, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The ORA 5 HEV combines a 1.5-liter turbo engine with an electric

Announced on June 22, 2026, GWM HYDROGEN FTXT presented its fuel cell technology at the 2026 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS 2026) in Malaysia. The appearance marked FTXT’s first official automotive exhibition presence in Malaysia, as part of GWM’s hydrogen technology expansion efforts in Southeast Asia.

On June 15, Government of Catalonia announced that Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) has selected the Port of Barcelona as its operational hub in Spain.
The first shipment of 500 GWM vehicles has arrived in Barcelona from Lianyungang, China. The vehicles were unloaded at Setram, a vehicle terminal at the Port

Great Wall Motor (GWM) announced on June 10 that its global headquarters has officially commenced operations.
The global headquarters is located on South Chaoyang Street in Baoding City, Hebei Province. The building stands approximately 120 meters tall, with 22 floors above ground and 2 floors below ground. It integr

Ora announced on June 14 its all-new battery-electric model, the Ora 7, which will become Great Wall Motor’s first wagon model.
According to the information disclosed on the official website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the Ora 7 measures 4,890/4,820 mm in length, 1,850/1,870 mm in w

On June 10, GWM started the local production of the TANK 300 frame SUV at the AVTOTOR production site in Kaliningrad, Russia.
The model is currently produced with welded and painted bodies, while the company plans to gradually increase production processes and localize vehicle components.
The TANK 300 is powered by a

On June 10, Global NCAP released the latest #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results, in which the Kia Sonet received a one-star rating for adult occupant protection and the GWM Haval Jolion received a two-star rating.
According to the crash test report, the GWM Haval Jolion provided good protection for the head, neck

On June 4, GWM announced that it recently held the inauguration ceremony for the third-phase joint laboratory with TotalEnergies in Baoding, Hebei Province. The two companies also expanded their cooperation in localized overseas supply, marking a new stage of collaboration centered on technology co-creation and globa

On June 3, GWM South Africa announced that it will launch all-new ORA 5 in July 2026. The compact SUV, built on GWM’s ONE platform, will be offered with gasoline (ICE), hybrid (HEV), and battery-electric (BEV) powertrain options.
The ORA 5 is part of GWM South Africa’s strategy to expand its presence in the competiti

On June 1, GWM Brazil announced the start of pre-orders for the ORA 5, the brand’s first fully electric SUV in the Brazilian market.
The ORA 5 becomes the second model in the ORA family in Brazil, joining the ORA 03 BEV58, and reinforces the company’s strategy in the passenger EV segment. The SUV emphasizes digital e

On May 30, multiple sources reported that MGC Group, a Russian automotive component holding company, has acquired a 100% stake in Avtomobilnye Tekhnologii LLC, which operates a plant in Kaluga's Rosva Industrial Park that assembles Haval M6 crossovers.
Following the acquisition, MGC Group plans to improve the effici

On May 15, Haval, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, launched the Raptor Plus plug-in hybrid electric off-road SUV. The model is available in four 5-seater and three 7-seater variants, with prices ranging from CNY 169,800 to CNY 209,800.
The Raptor Plus measures 4,912mm long, 1,950mm wide, and 1,905mm high, with a w

On May 18, Changshu authorities announced the local establishment of an intelligent driving system investment project of HYCET Technology Group Co., Ltd. (HYCET), a Great Wall Motor (GWM) wholly-owned subsidiary.
Engaged in areas such as intelligent driving, intelligent cockpits, and powertrains, HYCET located a CNY

On May 18, WEY, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, launched the V9X large plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 349,800 to CNY 389,800.
The V9X measures 5,205mm or 5,299mm long, 2,025mm wide, and 1,825mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,050mm or 3,150mm.
The V

On May 13, Great Wall Motor announced that it will introduce the six-seat WEY V9X crossover in the Russian market in the fourth quarter of 2026. It underwent extensive testing in various climates and road conditions to adapt it to the local market.
The total duration of the tests was nearly three months. The 30,000-k

On May 12, multiple sources reported that GB Auto, the exclusive distributor of Haval in Egypt, launched the locally assembled facelifted Haval Jolion.
It has a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine that produces up to 148 horsepower and a maximum torque of 220 Nm. This engine is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic t

Announced on May 6, 2026, GWM has officially begun production of the ORA 5 at its Smart Factory in Rayong, Thailand, under the GWM ONE Platform, introducing a new model built on the company’s multi-powertrain architecture.
Initial deliveries will begin in May 2026, covering around 5,000 units from Bangkok Motor Show