GWM Ora launches Ora 5 electric SUV On December 16, Ora, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, launched the Ora 5 battery electric SUV. The model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 99,800 and CNY 133,800. The Ora 5 measures 4,471mm long, 1,833mm or 1,844mm wide, and 1,641mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,720mm. The Ora 5 features a front-motor FWD layout. Equipped with a 14-in-1 high-performance e-drive system and a 150kW/260N...

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place with 1,718 units. Rounding out the top 10 were BMW (1,368), XPeng (1,334), Denza (1,002), Porsche (655), and Chery (629). MINI followed closely with 585 registrations. Other brands in the top 20 included iCaur (565 units) and Mercedes-Benz (565 units), MG (534), Volvo (502), Leapmotor (437), GWM (361), smart (236), Dongfeng (157), Neta (156), and Maxus (135). (From an article of Paul Tan on December 12, 2025)...

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GWM looks to boost Thailand plant’s annual BEV production to 14,500 units Reported on December 11, 2025, Great Wall Motor (GWM) said it plans to expand BEV production capacity at its Thailand plant to 14,500 units over the next two years to meet EV incentive requirements and local production targets. GWM’s local output is projected to reach 10,000 vehicles in 2025, following production of 3,000 BEVs in 2024 to offset imports under the EV3.0 a...

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nits), and Zeekr 7X (831 units). The remainder of the top 20 comprised the BYD Seal 6 (824 units), XPeng G6 (770 units), Zeekr 009 (765 units), Chery Omoda E5 (618 units), XPeng X9 (564 units), iCaur 03 (560 units), Leapmotor C10 (437 units), BMW iX2 (384 units), Porsche Taycan (371 units), and the GWM (Ora Good Cat and Ora 07), which together recorded 361 registrations. Notably, in November alone, the Tesla Model Y topped the monthly rankings wi...

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GWM, CAIT establish joint innovation lab On December 12, Great Wall Motor (GWM) announced the recent establishment of a joint innovation laboratory for power chassis technology with China Automotive Information Technology (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. (CAIT). This marks the deepening of the “automaker + think tank” collaborative innovation model. Centering on cutting-edge core technology fields such as next-generation powertrains, intelligent chassis c...

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EPMB Malaysia launches Phase 2 expansion to lift Melaka annual capacity to 30,000 vehicles Reported on December 12, 2025, EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) launched Phase 2 of its Melaka assembly plant, raising annual capacity from 6,000 to 30,000 units. This announcement was accompanied by the first CKD GWM WEY G9 PHEV MPV coming off the line in Malaysia.  EPMB has evolved from a Tier-1 parts supplier into a vertically integrated contract assemble...

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GWM WEY G9 PHEV CKD production begins in Malaysia Reported on December 12, 2025, GWM Malaysia confirmed that the first locally assembled (CKD) WEY G9 units have already rolled off the line at the EP Manufacturing (EPMB) plant in Melaka, marking the first Chinese new-energy MPV to be assembled in Malaysia. The model was first shown locally at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) in 2024. The launch of this MPV PHEV has slipped fro...

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GWM introduces TANK 700 & Hi4 Tech in Middle East On December 12, GWM revealed the Hi4 intelligent 4WD hybrid system and introduced the all-new GWM TANK 700 to the Middle East region for the first time during its Middle East TECH DAY.  The all-new GWM TANK 700 became available in GWM showrooms across the UAE and the wider Middle East. The model is also scheduled to debut in Qatar next month. GWM announced that Hi4 will be introduced to Middle Ea...

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Auto Guangzhou 2025: GWM introduces VLA large model for assisted driving On November 21, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), Great Wall Motor (GWM) introduced a VLA (Vision-Language-Action) large model for assisted driving, as well as Coffee Pilot Master, a next-generation assisted driving system built on this large model. GWM’s VLA large model boasts the following four core capabilities. -        ...

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Auto Guangzhou 2025: GWM exhibits over 30 vehicles, launches 2026 Poer pickup truck On November 21, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), Great Wall Motor (GWM) was present with over 30 vehicles of six sub-brands. The Haval sub-brand exhibited the 2026 Raptor with further upgrades in appearance, power, range, and intelligence, as well as the H6L with the Coffee OS 3 intelligent cockpit system and a GWM in-hous...

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GWM Mexico to import vehicles from Brazil to avoid 50% tariffs On November 24, it was reported that Great Wall Motor will supply vehicles and components to Mexico from its new manufacturing plant in Iracemápolis, Brazil, to avoid the potential 50% tariffs Mexico may impose on imports from countries without trade agreements. The decision comes as GWM marks its second anniversary in the Mexican market, where it has established 50 dealerships cover...

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  According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in October, Toyota was up 21.0% to 18,348 units. Honda was up 37.2% to 5,677 units. Isuzu sales were down 13.4% to 5,278 units, BYD increased 77.9% to 2,304 units and MG increased 89.0% to 2,219 units. Among Chinese brands, GWM was ranked 8th up 159.7% to1,301 units, Changan was ranked 9th up 198.1% to 638 units. By body type sales in October, passenger cars were up 24.0...

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land will host the 42nd Thailand International Motor Expo under the theme “The Magnificent Motor Expo” (Press/VIP Day: November 28). Participating international automotive brands include Aion, Audi, AVATR, BMW, BYD, Carryboy, Chery, Deepal, Denza, DFSK, Farizon, Ford, GAC, Geely, Geely Riddara, GWM, Honda, Hyptec, Hyundai, Isuzu, Jeep, Kia, Leapmotor, Lexus, Maxus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MG, MINI, Mitsubishi, NEX, Nissan, Omoda & Jaecoo, Pocco...

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GWM to introduce WEY G9 PHEV to Thai market at Motor Expo 2025 Announced on November 24, 2025, GWM (Thailand) will officially introduce the WEY G9 PHEV to the Thai public at Motor Expo 2025 from November 28. The high-end WEY G9 Luxury MPV combines advanced technology with refined design. It features Hi4 Technology, Thailand’s first intelligent hybrid all-wheel-drive system, pairing a twin electric motor setup with a gasoline engine, and Coffee ...

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GWM planning to double production in Brazil by March 2026 On November 19, it was reported that GWM plans to double production at its Iracemápolis plant in São Paulo by March 2026. The plan consists of increasing output from 80 to 160 vehicles per day by hiring 300 additional workers, bringing its total workforce to 1,300 employees operating across two shifts. This marks a key milestone in GWM’s long-term industrial strategy for Brazil, which ...

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GWM launches Haval H6L SUV On November 18, Great Wall Motor (GWM) launched the Haval H6L SUV. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 117,900 to CNY 141,900. The Haval H6L measures 4,800mm long, 1,895mm wide, and 1,730mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,810mm. The Haval H6L features a front-engine FWD layout. Equipped with a GWM in-house developed 6th-generation powertrain that comprises either a 175kW/385Nm 2.0T engine a...

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GWM starts Haval H6 assembly in Brazil On November 17, it was reported that GWM began assembling the new Haval H6 at its Iracemápolis plant in São Paulo, marking the start of its transition from imported to locally produced units. According to Ricardo Bastos, GWM’s Director of Institutional Affairs, the company plans to limit Haval H6 sales in 2026 exclusively to vehicles assembled in Brazil. The move will also extend to the Poer P30 pickup a...

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GWM, Knorr-Bremse DETC forge strategic partnership On November 14, Great Wall Motor (GWM) announced the recent signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Knorr-Bremse DETC Commercial Vehicle Braking System (Shiyan) Co., Ltd. (Knorr-Bremse DETC), a joint venture between Dongfeng Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. (DETC) and Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse), for deepening of resource synergy on vehicle manufacturing and braking system innovation....

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GWM Ora starts accepting pre-orders for Ora 5 electric SUV On November 12, Ora, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, started accepting pre-orders for the Ora 5, its first battery electric SUV model. The model is available in five variants, with pre-order prices ranging from CNY 109,800 and CNY 142,800. The Ora 5 adopts a natural aesthetic design and measures 4,471mm long, 1,833mm or 1,844mm wide, and 1,641mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,720mm. Equi...

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(TMT), by maker sales in September, Toyota was up 20.6% to 18,472 units. Honda was up 16.7% to 5,092 units. Isuzu sales were down 18.9% to 4,931 units, Mitsubishi increased 22.7% to 2,569 units and BYD increased 88.5% to 2,562 units. Among Chinese brands, MG was ranked 6th up 79.4% to 2,339 units, GWM was ranked 7th up 158.2% to 1,704 units and Changan was ranked 9th up 215.2% to 1,097 units.By body type sales in September, passenger cars were u...

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