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GWM Australia fixed chassis tuning that was "not good", and its updates are going global

William Stopford

GWM Australia fixed chassis tuning that was "not good", and its updates are going global

The fruit of GWM's Australian-led efforts to improve the ride and handling of its vehicles will be enjoyed by other markets as well.

4 Months Ago

GWM Ora EV hatch dead, being replaced by identically priced SUV

William Stopford

GWM Ora EV hatch dead, being replaced by identically priced SUV

It might look almost identical, but the GWM Ora 5 is larger than the oft-overlooked hatchback it's replacing mid-year and yet it costs the same.

4 Months Ago

2026 Tank 800: GWM to hunt luxury SUVs in Australia with new V8-powered flagship

William Stopford

2026 Tank 800: GWM to hunt luxury SUVs in Australia with new V8-powered flagship

GWM is climbing to ever higher segments and price points, with a new full-size luxury off-road SUV confirmed for an Australian launch.

4 Months Ago

GWM Tank 700 LWB: Even longer version of Toyota LandCruiser rival spied

William Stopford

GWM Tank 700 LWB: Even longer version of Toyota LandCruiser rival spied

GWM has been spied testing a stretched version of its Toyota LandCruiser-size Tank 700, which may use its new V8 petrol engine.

4 Months Ago

GWM Tank 400: Aggressively styled off-road SUV a chance for Australia with PHEV power

William Stopford

GWM Tank 400: Aggressively styled off-road SUV a chance for Australia with PHEV power

GWM could plug a tiny gap in its Australian lineup with a large plug-in hybrid SUV offering a long electric driving range.

4 Months Ago

GWM still thinks EVs are better off small, but promises “more conventionally styled” ones

William Stopford

GWM still thinks EVs are better off small, but promises “more conventionally styled” ones

The boss of GWM believes electric power is best kept for smaller, city-focused vehicles, but promises to launch EVs with less quirky styling.

4 Months Ago

GWM axing another hybrid option in Australia as it readies new, larger diesel

William Stopford

GWM axing another hybrid option in Australia as it readies new, larger diesel

The GWM Tank 500 will follow the Cannon Alpha in losing its hybrid option in Australia, but both are getting a new turbo-diesel engine this year.

4 Months Ago

GWM's bigger new turbo-diesel four will offer more torque than Ford Ranger, Everest V6

William Stopford

GWM's bigger new turbo-diesel four will offer more torque than Ford Ranger, Everest V6

GWM's new, larger-displacement four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine will produce more torque than Ford's V6, and only slightly less power.

4 Months Ago

2027 GWM Haval H6: New-generation, larger mid-size SUV locked in for Australia

William Stopford

2027 GWM Haval H6: New-generation, larger mid-size SUV locked in for Australia

GWM has a new Haval H6 coming to Australia next year, and it has grown to the point where it's similarly sized to some large SUVs.

4 Months Ago

GWM working on Australia-bound diesel hybrid, diesel PHEV powertrains

William Stopford

GWM working on Australia-bound diesel hybrid, diesel PHEV powertrains

GWM has been working on diesel hybrid and diesel plug-in hybrid powertrains for six years, and they're due for launch in 2027.

4 Months Ago

GWM’s V8-powered Toyota LandCruiser rival a chance for Australia

William Stopford

GWM’s V8-powered Toyota LandCruiser rival a chance for Australia

GWM is working on not one but two V8 engines, even as the Chinese automotive industry continues to embrace smaller or electric-only powertrains.

4 Months Ago

GWM Haval H7 Plus expected as new seven-seat SUV option for Australia

William Stopford

GWM Haval H7 Plus expected as new seven-seat SUV option for Australia

GWM is expected to add another boxy SUV to its local lineup, but while the Haval H7 Plus looks like the Tank 300, it's a very different beast.

4 Months Ago

2026 GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV ute detailed, soon to go BYD Shark 6 hunting in Australia

William Stopford

2026 GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV ute detailed, soon to go BYD Shark 6 hunting in Australia

GWM will be the only brand in Australia to offer two separate plug-in hybrid utes. The Cannon Hi4-T will join the Cannon Alpha PHEV later in 2026.

4 Months Ago

2026: Wey V9X: GWM’s new flagship SUV has a huge battery for a PHEV, and features galore

William Stopford

2026: Wey V9X: GWM’s new flagship SUV has a huge battery for a PHEV, and features galore

GWM’s upcoming Wey premium sub-brand has revealed a huge plug-in hybrid luxury SUV at the Beijing motor show today.

4 Months Ago

2026 GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV prices: Updated SUV gets overhauled interior

William Stopford

2026 GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV prices: Updated SUV gets overhauled interior

The GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV now has the same interior as the regular Haval H6, with a larger touchscreen running a new operating system.

4 Months Ago

2026 GWM Ora 5 price and specs

Damion Smy

2026 GWM Ora 5 price and specs

GWM’s Ora electric vehicle range has expanded with a second model, priced sharply against key SUV competition.

5 Months Ago

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