Despite the trials and tribulations of recent years, European Light Vehicle (LV) sales and production have largely shared the same fate, with both contracting by a CAGR of 3.8% and 4%, respectively, in 2019-23. However, since then, the relationship has started to diverge, with regional output declining by 3.9% in 202

On March 18, GWM launched the HAVAL H6 PHEV in South Africa, strengthening its electrified vehicle lineup in the region.
The new model is powered by GWM’s Hi-4 hybrid system, which combines a turbocharged gasoline engine with two electric motors to deliver intelligent all-wheel drive. It produces up to 268 kW of powe

On March 16, Great Wall Motor Rus entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with AVTOTOR to begin contract production of the Tank 300 SUV at AVTOTOR’s Kaliningrad production facility. The production of the Tank 300 frame SUV is scheduled to begin in Q2 2026.
The vehicle will be offered in Drive, Premium, City Dr

On March 12, 2026, GWM Thailand hosted the “ORA 5 Global Debut” event in Bangkok, introducing the ORA 5 and revealing key specifications ahead of its official price announcement at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show on media day, March 23.
The vehicle measures (LWH) 4,471x 1,833x 1,641 mm, with a 2,720-mm whee

On March 11, WEY, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, debuted the V9X, a new flagship 6-seater SUV.
The V9X adopts a classic oriental architectural aesthetic design and measures 5,299mm long, 2,025mm wide, and 1,825mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,150mm.
Built on the GWM One S platform, the V9X contains 48 storage plac

On March 9, 2026, GWM Thailand held its GWM Day event to mark its fifth anniversary and outline its business strategy. The company targets 25,000 vehicle sales in 2026, a 40% increase from 18,096 units in 2025, its highest annual sales on record. Sales in 2025 rose 146% YoY, driven mainly by 7,574 units of the Tank 3

Announced on March 10, 2026, the Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI) and Great Wall Motor Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (GWM) entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate on the development and technology transfer of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), aiming to align the technology with

On March 3, Haval Russia announced updates to the Haval Jolion, an urban crossover and the best-selling sport utility vehicle among foreign brands in Russia. The update introduces a new gasoline engine for the all-wheel-drive version and a redesigned dashboard.
The vehicle comes with a turbocharged engine that retain

On February 24, the government of Espírito Santo announced a new GWM project at the Aracruz Industrial Park. The Chinese automaker GWM formalized a commitment agreement with the state government on January 16. Its first plant in the Americas, the Iracemápolis plant opened last year in the state of São Paulo, produces

On February 12, Great Wall Motor Rus announced the start of sales for the 2026 HAVAL H7 in Russia. The updated model comes with an upgraded powertrain, enhanced digital features, and optimized trim options. The price of the vehicle starts at RUB 3,999,000.
The new model features an upgraded 2.0-liter turbocharged gas

On February 9, the ADM group of companies and the Great Wall Motor (GWM) signed an agreement to distribute the TANK automobile brand in Uzbekistan. The company will also start local car assembly at the ADM Jizzakh plant, which is part of the ADM group. It will also establish a dealer network for TANK cars in Uzbekist

Announced on February 10, 2026, GWM confirmed it will launch the GWM ORA 5 SUV in Thailand in March 2026. Thailand will be the second market after China and the first overseas market to introduce the model, highlighting its strategic importance to GWM.
Building on the success of the ORA Good Cat, the new SUV adopts a

Reported on February 2, 2026, Great Wall Motor (GWM) will phase out the ORA Good Cat EV in Thailand after 4 years on the market, during which the model recorded cumulative sales exceeding 20,000 units. The phase-out marks GWM’s transition toward a new generation of ORA electric vehicles in Thailand.
GWM also plans to

Reported on January 29, 2026, Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has officially launched the locally assembled (CKD) GWM WEY G9 PHEV MPV, priced at MYR 269,800 OTR (excluding insurance) in a single variant. Production is underway at EP Manufacturing’s Pegoh plant in Melaka, with initial units already rolling out. The WE

On January 29, Great Wall Motor announced new updates to its all-terrain HAVAL H7 crossover for 2026. The pricing and launch of the new upgraded model will be announced later.
The key upgrades include a new 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine delivering 231 hp of power, up from 192 hp, and compliance with the Euro 6

On January 26, Great Wall Motor announced that it will introduce the new HAVAL V7 model in Uzbekistan. It will expand the brand's model range in 2026. HAVAL will continue to strengthen cooperation with dealers, develop service, and offer modern, competitive cars to the market. In 2025, HAVAL Uzbekistan reported a sal

Reported on January 26, 2026, GWM Malaysia marked a key regional milestone by exporting its first locally assembled (CKD) GWM WEY G9 Hi4 PHEV units to Thailand, marking GWM Malaysia’s first CKD export to a neighboring market.
Produced at the EP Manufacturing (EPMB) plant in Pegoh, Melaka, the shipment comes after the

On January 20, 2026, Sazgar Engineering Works Limited announced that it will commence bookings of CKD models of the TANK-500 Hi4-T 4X4 2.0L Turbo AT PHEV and HEV starting January 26, 2026. It mentioned that the prices and booking details will be announced through electronic and social media.
Based on Sazgar Engineeri

On January 16, Great Wall Motor (GWM) globally debuted the GWM One native AI automotive platform for all powertrains.
Powered by native AI, the GWM One platform integrates the Coffee EEA 4.0 architecture, the AI OS automotive operating system, dual VLA (Vision-Language-Action) large models, and a bionic motion contro

On January 16, it was reported that Great Wall Motor is planning to open a second plant in Brazil.
The company formalized a commitment agreement with the government of the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo, marking the first formal step toward establishing this second manufacturing plant. While the agreement does not