Tough As, GWM’s Tank 300 – From Aussie Outback to Antarctic Ice
Think about the coldest place you’ve ever started your car. A frosty Queenstown morning? A chilly winter’s day in the Waikato? Cute. GWM’s Tank 300 is about to redefine your definition of “a bit nippy” by becoming the official support vehicle for China’s Antarctic and Arctic expeditions. Yes, you read that right. The same rugged […]
GWM to Wu Australasia – Local Tuning, A 3.0L Diesel Debut, and Tech Tailored for Us
For years, the narrative around Chinese auto brands has been one of value and rapid evolution. But now, Great Wall Motor (GWM) is tearing up that script and writing a new one, placing Australia and New Zealand at the very centre of its global ambitions. In a landmark speech, GWM’s Chief Technical Officer, Nicole Wu, […]
Tank 500 Hi4‑T PHEV – everything we know about GWM’s Plug-In Hybrid Giant
The world of SUVs is shifting fast. Buyers want brute strength, smart electrification, and real-world usability. Enter the GWM Tank 500 Hi4‑T PHEV, a plug-in hybrid that aims to deliver on all three fronts. If you thought a big SUV meant fuel guzzling and compromise, the Hi4‑T might just make you rethink that. Why the Tank […]
GWM AT-1 – How Holden’s Handling Guru is Forging a New Dynamic Standard for GWM
For fifteen years, if you drove a Holden Commodore and marveled at how it seemed to glide over rough surfaces while staying sharp and connected in the corners, you were experiencing the work of Rob Trubiani. As Holden’s lead engineer for vehicle dynamics, he was the man largely responsible for the ride and handling prowess […]
From poop to pillar – GWM’s 17-year rise to excellence Downunder
It’s rare to get a truly candid look inside the boardroom of a global automotive giant, but that’s exactly what GWM President of International, Parker Shi delivered in his recent address at the GWM Tech Day. He didn’t just talk about cars; he painted a vivid picture of a 17-year journey, from humble, struggling beginnings […]
GWM’s Grand Plan – How Australia and NZ are Spearheading a Global Right-Hand Drive Revolution
It’s one thing to sell cars in a market. It’s another thing entirely to make that market the very heart of your global strategy. At its highly anticipated Tech Day 2025 in Sydney, Chinese automotive giant GWM (Great Wall Motor – aka Go With More) made one thing abundantly clear: when it comes to the […]
GWM Moves into Holden’s Legendary Backyard
In a move that’s set to shake up the local automotive landscape, GWM has just played its strongest hand yet in its bid to win over Australian and New Zealand drivers. The company has secured permanent, full-time residency at the legendary Lang Lang Proving Ground in Victoria, the very same hallowed ground that shaped generations […]
GWM Tank 300 Ultra Diesel Review – The One We’ve Been Waiting For?
“Diesel power. Oh, that is so much better.” That’s the sentiment that perfectly captures the arrival of the GWM Tank 300’s new diesel variant. For a while now, the Tank 300 has been this handsome, Tonka-tough-looking SUV that, while impressive, had a bit of a drinking problem. GWM’s hybrid offerings don’t quite solve the issue […]
GWM are keen to be ‘a True NZ brand’
With the 2025 Fieldays event in full bloom, GWM (Great Wall Motors) Aus/NZ COO John Kett and MD Charles Zhao, took time out to tell us of their plans to make GWM more ‘Kiwified’ and be a top 5 player. According to John, GWM (ANZ) is strategically positioning itself for significant growth in the New […]