Reported on November 2, 2026, GWM’s Wey G9 HEV and Ora 5 HEV have officially rolled off the production line at EP Manufacturing’s (EPMB) Pegoh plant in Melaka. The plant’s lineup now comprises eight models: the GWM Haval H6, GWM Wey G9 PHEV, MG ZS (ICE and HEV), MG S5, XPeng G6 and XPeng X9, along with the two newly

On October 26, Great Wall Motor Company Limited (Great Wall Motor)’s WEY brand announced the official launch of the Gaoshan 8 HEV luxury MPV. Two variants are available, priced at CNY 265,800 and CNY 285,800, respectively, with limited-time promotional prices of CNY 259,800 and CNY 279,800, respectively.
The Gaoshan

On October 22, Great Wall Motor (GWM) announced plans to start vehicle production in January 2027 at the Bahovitsa plant near Lovech, Bulgaria.
The local production lineup will include the ORA 5, an all-electric SUV already sold in the European market. According to local media reports, a larger plug-in hybrid (PHEV)

On October 19, GWM began production of the Tank 500 SUV at the Avtotor production facility in Kaliningrad, Russia. The SUV is being manufactured in both gasoline and hybrid versions, initially using welded and painted bodies. The Tank 500 is the second SUV to enter local production in Russia, following the Tank 300,

On October 22, FORVIA and Great Wall Motor signed a Global Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement to expand their collaboration across key international markets and strategic technologies. It will leverage FORVIA's global footprint and technology leadership to support Great Wall Motor's international growth ambiti

On October 22, GWM South Africa introduced the all-new generation of the HAVAL H7 as a replacement for the current model.
The HAVAL H7 will be available in six variants with three powertrain options. The 2.0T turbo-gasoline engine paired with a nine-speed wet dual-clutch transmission produces 170 kW and 380 Nm of to

Announced on October 19, 2026, GWM Malaysia has added the WEY G9 Hi4 HEV to its luxury MPV range. The launch followed 2,000 nationwide deliveries of the WEY G9 Hi4 PHEV, which is locally assembled (CKD) at the EPMB plant in Pegoh, Melaka.
The new HEV pairs a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with GWM’s electronically con

On October 18, Great Wall Motor Company Limited (GWM) announced that it had signed a cooperation agreement with Baoding Wuzhou Automobile Sales and Service Co., Ltd (Wuzhou Auto) in Baoding, Hebei Province. The two parties will jointly develop a comprehensive off-road testing facility integrating R&D validation, scen

On October 15, WEY launched sales of its V9X premium hybrid crossover in Russia. The full-size six-seat SUV is available with prices starting at RUB 19,699,000, including VAT.
The WEY V9X measures 5,299 mm in length, with a wheelbase of 3,150 mm. It is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine and two elec

Reported on October 9, 2026, GWM Philippines said customer demand currently exceeds available vehicle supplies, leaving some buyers awaiting delivery. The company is coordinating with its dealers on vehicle allocation and deliveries, with the aim of fulfilling outstanding customer orders by the end of 2026.
The compa

On October 6, GWM South Africa announced the launch of the new P300 2.0T Hi4-T PHEV 9HAT, the first electrified model in the P300 bakkie range.
The P300 PHEV measures 5,416 mm in length, 1,947 mm in width and 1,886 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,230 mm. It is powered with a 2.0-litre turbo gasoline engine that p

On October 5, GWM Brazil announced the start of pre-sales for the Haval H7, a new plug-in hybrid SUV featuring flex-fuel capability and the company’s Hi4 intelligent all-wheel-drive technology.
Pre-sales initially opened exclusively to existing GWM customers, who will receive priority for vehicles from the first batc

On September 28, Great Wall Motor Rus LLC announced that it will launch the new WEY V9X, a full-size six-seat crossover and flagship model of the WEY lineup, in Russia in October 2026. The model will be priced at RUB 9.699 million, including VAT.
The WEY V9X measures 5,299 mm in length and has a 3,150 mm wheelbase. I

Announced on September 23, 2026, GWM Thailand and the Board of Investment (BOI) are scheduled to hold “GWM Sourcing Day 2026” on November 11 in Chonburi. The event will bring GWM and Thai parts manufacturers together to exchange information and explore potential cooperation, supplier development, and future increases

On September 17, HAVAL opened a new transmission plant at its full-cycle manufacturing facility in the Uzlovaya Industrial Park in Tula, Russia. The new facility is Russia’s first automatic transmission plant, supporting GWM’s efforts to increase HAVAL vehicle localization and localize key component production.
The n

On September 16, GWM South Africa announced the expansion of its Tank 500 and P500 lineups with a new 3.0-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel engine. The pricing of the Tank 500 diesel engine range starts at ZAR 849,900, while the P500 range starts from ZAR 724,900.
The Tank 500 is powered by a 3.0-liter four-cylinder tu

MANN+HUMMEL GmbH (MANN+HUMMEL) announced that it held a Technology Exchange Day at Great Wall Motor Company Limited (GWM)’s Technical Center in Baoding, Hebei Province, showcasing a range of filtration solutions for automotive applications.
The exhibits covered five areas: cabin air, powertrain, chassis air, heavy-du

On September 8, Great Wall Motor Company Limited (GWM) announced that it held a joint technical seminar with Zhongfu Shenying Carbon Fiber Co., Ltd (Zhongfu Shenying) in Shanghai, where the two companies signed a memorandum of cooperation.
The two companies will jointly conduct R&D on the application of carbon fiber

On September 8, Haval started serial production of the H9 frame SUV at the Avtotor production facility in Kaliningrad, Russia. The model is being produced using a welded and painted body. The company is planning to gradually expand manufacturing operations and increase the level of localization at the plant.
All Hava

On September 2, GWM Brazil announced the opening of a new charging hub for electrified vehicles in Porto Belo, Santa Catarina, developed in partnership with dealership Dimas and charging operator WeCharge Eletropostos. The facility is located at Vivapark Porto Belo, along the BR-101 highway.
The hub features four cha