Sojitz, Japan, invests in ADM Global, Uzbekistan, for car distribution, trade and production activities On September 15, the ADM Global group of companies, the official distributor of Great Wall Motor (GWM), signed a partnership with Sojitz Corporation. As part of the agreements, Sojitz acquired a stake in the car distribution business and made an additional investment of USD 100 million. The investments will strengthen the car distribution syste...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

Appning by FORVIA to power GWM’s global export vehicle brands with in-car apps market FORVIA SE announced that Great Wall Motor (GWM) has selected Appning, FORVIA Group’s provider of in-car applications and digital services, to power its export vehicle brands, including Haval, Wey, Tank, Poer, and Ora. Starting with vehicles entering production in Q1/2025, Appning will provide leading local and global infotainment apps across Europe, Asia, Au...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

Seal (825 units), Denza 09 (787 units), Zeekr 009 (567 units), and Chery Omoda E5 (494 units). Models ranked 11th to 20th were the BYD Atto 2 (466 units), XPeng G6 (464 units), XPeng X9 (378 units), BMW iX2 (331 units), Mercedes-Benz EQE (312 units), BMW i5 (281 units), Porsche Taycan (275 units), GWM Ora (Good Cat and 07; 256 units combined), Leapmotor C10 (225 units), and BMW iX1 (220 units). (From an article of Paul Tan on September 12, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

ntained its lead with 7,389 units, followed by Proton with 5,455 units and Tesla in third with 3,162 units. Other top brands included BMW (1,117), XPeng (842), Denza (787), Zeekr (679), Mercedes-Benz (527), Chery (514), and Porsche (467). Further down the list were MINI (427), MG (407) Volvo (371), GWM (256), Leapmotor (225), smart (179), Neta (115), Hyundai (102), Dongfeng (86), and Lexus (56). In August alone, BYD strengthened its lead, selling...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

GWM Ora releases teaser images of its first electric SUV On September 11, Ora, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, announced the upcoming launch of its first battery electric SUV. According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the new SUV measures 4,471mm long, 1,833mm or 1,844mm wide, and 1,641mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,720mm. The model is powered by a 150kW motor and a lithium-iron phosphate battery, deliveri...

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GWM South Africa unveils new P300 SX range with single and double cab variants On September 15, GWM South Africa unveiled the new P300 SX range. The facelifted SX model is available in both Double Cab and Single Cab variants, replacing the outgoing P-Series SX models. The P300 SX is powered by a 2.0L turbo diesel engine producing 120 kW of power and up to 400 Nm of torque. It is paired with either a 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmissio...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

GWM Malaysia to soon launch Wey G9 PHEV (Wey 80); Regional exports planned Reported on September 12, 2025, GWM Wey 80 will debut in Malaysia under a new name, the GWM Wey G9, as revealed on its official social media page. The carmaker indicated that the launch is just around the corner, in line with its previously stated Q3 2025 timeline. Although further official details have yet to be confirmed, the Malaysian-spec G9 is expected to follow the v...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

GWM Thailand celebrates 4 years of ORA Good Cat, highlights key milestones Announced on September 13, 2025, GWM celebrates the 4th anniversary of the ORA Good Cat in Thailand, highlighting its pioneering achievements and strong consumer trust. Since its 2021 launch, the ORA Good Cat has achieved multiple “firsts” that have shaped Thailand’s EV landscape.  It was (i) the first EV to spark a nationwide BEV trend, generating over 10,000 pre-o...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

CDMS 2025: GWM Poer starts accepting pre-orders for V6 Poer Huo racing-grade pickup truck On August 29, at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025, Poer, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, started accepting pre-orders for the V6 Poer Huo racing-grade pickup truck priced at CNY 229,800. Built on a professional intelligent off-road platform, the V6 Poer Huo is designed with a two-door single-row structure and a 2,745mm wheelbase. The V6 Poer Huo is equ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

9% decrease from the same period in 2024, SUV sales of 60,495 units represented a 7.0% increase, LCV sales of 23,211 units represented a 3.1% increase and MHCV sales of 3,630 units represented an 11.8% decrease. FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said that for the first time, four Chinese brands (BYD, GWM, MG and Chery) are in the national top ten and this illustrates the continuing evolution of the automotive landscape in Australia. A total of 20,0...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

SVOLT continues to drive Thailand’s EV ambitions, hits 10,000-battery pack milestone in July Announced on August 27, 2025, executives from Great Wall Motor Thailand (GWM) and the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand, on August 25, visited SVOLT Energy Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd. The plant recently celebrated the production of 10,000 EV battery packs in July 2025. Established as a joint venture between China-based SVOLT En...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

nd (TMT), by maker sales in July, Toyota was up 2.1% to 18,160 units. Isuzu was down 19.1% to 5,485 units. Honda sales were down 8.0% to 5,005 units, while BYD increased 28.0% to 3,437 units and Mitsubishi was up 42.5% to 2,456 units. Among Chinese brands, MG was ranked 6th up 102.3% to 2,428 unit, GWM was ranked 7th up 285.4% to 1,661 units and Changan ranked 9th with 1,347 units, down 41.1%. By body type sales in July, passenger cars were up 13...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

GWM opens pre-orders for locally made Haval H9 and Poer P30 models in Brazil On August 19, it was reported that GWM opened pre-orders for the Haval H9 SUV and the Poer P30 pickup in Brazil, days after inaugurating its Iracemápolis plant. Built on the same platform, both vehicles feature a 2.4-liter turbo diesel engine, nine-speed automatic transmission, 4x4 drive, and advanced equipment such as intelligent Full-LED headlights, leather climate-co...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26

Great Wall Motor unveils TANK 500 Hi-Charge PHEV in Russia On August 24, Great Wall Motor announced the pricing of its new plug-in hybrid, the TANK 500 Hi-Charge, in Russia. The new variant is priced at RUB 7,299,000 (including VAT), with sales scheduled to begin in early September 2025. The new TANK 500 Hi-Charge is built on GWM’s advanced Hi4-T hybrid platform. It is equipped with a two-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 231 hp, paired ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/25

GWM Haval launches 2026 Raptor plug-in hybrid electric SUV On August 19, Haval, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, launched the 2026 Raptor plug-in hybrid electric off-road SUV. The model is available in one 105km-range, three 150km-range, and two 200km-range variants, with prices ranging from CNY 173,800 to CNY 208,800. Equipped with the 2nd-generation Hi4 intelligent 4WD hybrid technology, a 115kW/243Nm 1.5T high-efficiency engine, and dual pe...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

plant. The target was disclosed during an online meeting with Abipeças and Sindipeças, where the company launched the “BYD wants to meet you” campaign to select suppliers. The meeting included over 300 representatives from various companies. The initiative comes shortly after its competitor, GWM, inaugurated its Iracemápolis (SP) plant, starting with 18 suppliers and aiming for 60% localization by 2026. BYD also presented a list of direct...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

Sazgar Engineering Works, Pakistan launches GWM’s Haval H6 PHEV SUV On August 16, 2025, Sazgar Engineering Works Limited launched the all-new locally assembled plug-in hybrid electric SUV Haval H6 PHEV in Pakistan for PKR 12,895,000. The Haval H6 PHEV features a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine combined with an electric motor, delivering a combined output of 360 hp and 760 Nm of torque through an all-wheel-drive (AWD) system. The SUV boas...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/19

GWM launches Tank 300 Diesel 2WD in South Africa On August 18, GWM launched a new 2WD diesel variant of the Tank 300 in South Africa, expanding the model’s lineup in the region. The prices of the 2WD diesel range starts from ZAR 649,900 for the base variant, going up to ZAR 739,900 for the top variant. The TANK 300 Diesel 2WD is equipped with a 2.4L turbo diesel engine paired with a 9-speed automatic gearbox, delivering 135 kW of power and 480 ...

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GWM opens Iracemápolis plant in Brazil On August 15, GWM Brazil announced that it has inaugurated its first plant in the Americas in Iracemápolis, São Paulo. The Iracemápolis plant, formerly operated by Mercedes-Benz until 2020, is already producing the Haval H6 SUV, with future output to include the Haval H9 and Poer pickup. The plant currently has 600 workers, and the number is expected to reach 1,000 by the end of 2025 with a second produc...

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GWM partners with Livoltek for EV charging infrastructure in Brazil On August 22, GWM announced a strategic partnership with Livoltek Brazil, a specialist in solar energy and charging infrastructure. Under this partnership, fast DC chargers will be installed across GWM dealership network. The chargers, with a power output of up to 120 kW, enable rapid charging times. With a 120 kW charger, the ORA 03 Skin can be recharged in 50 minutes, the Haval...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/19