Great Wall Motor partners with AVTOTOR to produce Tank 300 SUV in Russia 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 Drive, and City Premium variants. It is powered by a 2.0-li...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

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 300 Diesel and 7,080 units of the Ora Good Cat. Over the past five years, GWM has recorded 53,619 cumulative vehicle sales in Thailand, including...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Daimler Buses and FEV to launch hydrogen-powered Setra demonstrator vehicle “H₂ Coach” On February 4, FEV announced a partnership with Daimler Buses to create the first coach with a hydrogen fuel cell drive system. The “H₂ Coach” test vehicle is based on a normal Setra coach. It can drive at least 800 kilometers with one tank, refuels quickly, and runs very quietly. Daimler Buses and FEV jointly carried out the complete system transfo...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

ges of over 1,000 km with a full load. Power is generated on board using the BZA150 fuel cell from Cellcentric, a joint venture between Daimler Truck and Volvo Group. Daimler Truck focuses on liquid hydrogen because it has a much higher energy density than gaseous hydrogen. The new model has larger tanks, storing up to 85 kg of hydrogen, and can be refueled in 10–15 minutes using the sLH2 tank system jointly developed with Linde. The drive syst...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

ses and fuel use, while faster shifting helps keep the engine running at optimal RPM. An updated rear axle allows the engine to run at lower speeds while maintaining the same vehicle speed, further reducing fuel consumption. The system also includes a small secondary fuel unit connected to the main tank. It acts as a buffer, increasing usable fuel and improving engine performance, especially on slopes. Its fuel optimisation unit (FOU) works as a ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

GWM showcases Hi4-T hybrid platform and updated TANK 300 SUV in Russia On December 16, Great Wall Motor (GWM) held its GWM TECH DAY, its Russian market strategy, and advanced automotive technologies. The event highlighted the Russian debut of GWM’s Hi4-T intelligent all-wheel-drive hybrid platform, designed for extreme off-road conditions. It combines a high-performance engine, electric drive, and mechanical all-wheel drive. It features a 37-k...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/22

ed synchromesh gearbox. The vehicle has a gross vehicle weight of 19,500 kg and can accommodate up to 51+1+1 seats. The chassis features a high-tensile steel frame (255 x 73.3 x 7 mm), a wheelbase of 6,850 mm, and is equipped with factory-fitted Michelin 295/80 R22.5 radial tubeless tires. The fuel tank capacity is 380 litres, delivering a range of over 1,300 km. Its safety features include ABS, electronic vehicle stability control (EVSC), and a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/08

Automakers unveil new electric and hybrid models at PAPS 2025 in Karachi, Pakistan On November 14, at the Pakistan Auto Show (PAPS) 2025 in Karachi, automakers unveiled a lineup of new vehicles. MG Motors presented the Binguo, a compact electric hatchback designed for city commuting, featuring a modern digital dashboard and a driving range exceeding 300 km. Great Wall Motors, under its Haval brand, debuted the H6 plug-in hybrid SUV and the premiu...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/20

ced that it is testing its first hydrogen-powered touring coach, the Setra H2 Coach. The company plans to launch battery-electric coaches by the end of the decade and fuel cell models afterward. The H2 Coach uses technology from the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck which can travel at least 800 km on one tank. The model S 517 HD is 13.9 m long coach equipped with two hydrogen tanks holding 46 kg of fuel and a cellcentric fuel cell unit. The fuel cell ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

Shetabaran Khodro, Iran, starts assembly of Tank 300 On August 31, multiple sources reported that Shetabaran Khodro Company has started assembly of the Tank 300 SUV in Qazvin Province. The Tank 300, which was previously imported by Shetabaran Automobile, is an independent chassis SUV equipped with a 4WD drive system. It has a 2.0-liter turbocharged GDI engine.  Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

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 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/19

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 H6 PHEV19 in 40 minutes, and the Tank 300 in 50 minutes. The first installations are already underway in dealerships in São Paulo and Paraná. Livoltek plans to expand to dozens of o...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/19

Keeway launches 2025 RR300 motorcycle in India On June 17, Keeway launched its MY 2025 RR300 sportbike in India, priced at INR 200 thousand. The RR300 is powered by a 292cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine producing 27.5 HP at 8750 rpm and 25 Nm torque at 7000 rpm, delivering a top speed of 139 km/h. It comes with a six-speed gearbox and slipper clutch for smoother downshifts. Built on a lightweight bassinet frame, the bike features aerodyna...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

two pickups: GWM Wingle 7 and GWM POER. The launch of production of the models is expected in the fourth quarter of 2025. In the future, the model line will be supplemented and expanded. In addition to the production of GWM pickups, Astana Motors will also launch the production of Haval Jolion and Tank 300 vehicles, which are planned to be launched at this multi-brand Almaty plant. Based on Astana Motors press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

features a six-cylinder 12.8-litre gas engine producing 420 hp and 2100 Nm torque, meeting BS-VI/Euro 6 standards. It runs primarily on liquefied natural gas (LNG), with 90–95% LNG and 5–10% diesel injected using a unique injector system.  The vehicle is powered by a dual-layered cryogenic LNG tank with an in-built hydraulic high-pressure piston pump, feeding fuel at 300 bar pressure.  Based on Volvo Trucks India's social media update/ Volv...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

(Thailand) has confirmed that the JAECOO 7 SHS plug-in hybrid SUV is ready for the Thai market, with the first batch already in the country and deliveries set to begin by May 2025. The JAECOO 7 SHS, featuring advanced Super Hybrid System (SHS) technology, boasts a combined driving range of up to 1,300 km (based on NEDC standards). In Thailand, it has achieved a record range of 1,433 km on a single tank of fuel and one full charge, ranking among ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

GWM Thailand ramping up production/export to serve ASEAN, Latin America, Australia Announced on April 19, 2025, GWM Thailand is ramping up exports from the Rayong-based Smart Factory in Q2/2025 to further support its reach to ASEAN, Latin America, and Australia. It will export Tank 500 HEV to Malaysia, while continuing to supply the Tank 300 HEV to Indonesia and the Haval H6 HEV and Haval Jolion HEV to Vietnam. In April, GWM begins global exports...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/21

BIMS 2025: New GWM Tank 300 Diesel SUV launched in Thailand Announced on April 1, 2025, GWM Thailand officially launched the new GWM Tank 300 Diesel, an SUV with a distinctive Premium Boxy style, on March 25 at the 46th Bangkok International Motor Show. The model is equipped with the latest 2.4T diesel generation engine, delivering a driving experience with low noise, vibration, and harshness, while maintaining high power and performance in all d...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/05

GWM opens pre-sales for Tank 300 off-road SUV in Brazil On March 20, Great Wall Motors announced the launch of the Tank 300, its first off-road vehicle in Brazil. The Tank 300 is a PHEV that pairs a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with an electric motor mounted on the front axle, delivering in total 394 hp and 750 Nm of torque. Its 37.1 kWh battery allows a range of up to 75 km in electric mode (Inmetro). The SUV offers 2H, 4H, and 4L driv...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/22

GWM launches new TANK 300 Diesel variant in South Africa On March 5, GWM launched the new TANK 300 Diesel in South Africa, expanding its TANK 300 range in the region. The vehicle is powered with a 2.4L turbo diesel engine paired with 9-speed electronic transmission, generating 135 kW of power and 480 Nm of torque. It features a 12.3” full-colour touchscreen, a 9-Speaker Infinity audio system, a 360-degree view camera, and a full complement of...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06