Announced on July 16, 2026, GWM Thailand reported first-half 2026 sales of 8,528 vehicles, up 19% YoY. The company said the growth was achieved despite no EV deliveries in Q1. H1 sales were supported by its HEV, PHEV, BEV, and diesel models across the TANK, ORA, POER, HAVAL, and WEY brands.
GWM said the TANK 300 and

On July 9, multiple sources reported that Nahj Al Manar, the exclusive agent of the GWM brand in Jordan, introduced the all-new HAVAL V7 in two versions, HEV and PHEV.  The HAVAL V7 HEV is based on a self-charging hybrid system. It generates 247 horsepower. The HAVAL V7 PHEV has a plug-in hybrid system that provides

On July 8, GWM South Africa launched the all-new ORA 5, a compact SUV built on the GWM ONE platform. The prices for the ORA 5 range start at ZAR 364,900.
The ORA 5 measures 4,471 mm in length and has a 2,720 mm wheelbase. The ORA 5 is offered in gasoline, hybrid, and battery-electric powertrain options.
The gasoline

On June 29, GWM HYDROGEN FTXT and Brazil's SENAI CIMATEC launched a road testing program for hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks to evaluate the technology under local operating conditions.
The project will assess vehicle performance, driving range, high-pressure hydrogen storage safety and operation on Brazilian ro

On July 6, Autoliv, Inc. announced that Great Wall Motor (GWM) and Autoliv (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd have signed a Global Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement. The new agreement builds on the collaboration established in 2023.
Under the renewed framework, the companies will expand cooperation across key are

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