GWM’s 8 New Models Set to Shake Up NZ’s Auto Landscape
GWM is planning to launch up to 8 new models in New Zealand over the next six months, marking what could be one of the most ambitious product pushes the company has ever attempted in this market. Why This Matters to You GWM isn’t just throwing spaghetti at the wall here. The brand is playing […]
GWM New Zealand Smashes Sales Records with 42% Growth – Here’s What’s Driving the Boom
When it comes to automotive success stories in Aotearoa, GWM New Zealand just wrote a pretty impressive chapter. The Chinese automaker has just celebrated its best-ever monthly performance, and the numbers tell a compelling story about where the Kiwi car market is heading. The Numbers Let’s cut straight to the chase: GWM New Zealand delivered […]
The GWM ORA 5 SUV Just Hit New Zealand and It’s Priced to Stun
The EV Revolution Just Got Affordable If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to jump into electric vehicles without breaking the bank, today’s your lucky day. GWM’s all-new ORA 5 SUV has officially landed in New Zealand, and it’s turning heads for all the right reasons, including the price tag. Let’s cut straight to […]
GWM’s Multi-verse
Following its prominent display at AutoChina 2026, GWM hosted a media briefing at its R&D Centre in Baoding, China, to further explain the foundational technological pillars and strategic vision underpinning its next generation of vehicles. Nicole Wu, CTO of GWM, presented a comprehensive overview of the company’s advancements, signaling a transformative trajectory in smart mobility. […]
GWM to Rewire the Global Auto Game (Without Losing Its Soul – or Souo)
Here’s the funny thing about car shows, beneath the flashing lights, concept cars, and the occasional questionable outfit choice, there’s always a deeper story trying to break through the noise. At the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, that story came from GWM. Instead of shouting louder than everyone else or bragging about what’s new and ultra-innovative, […]
GWM’s Global Ambition – Driving the Future with Tech, Toughness, and Aus/Kiwi Input
If you thought Great Wall Motors (GWM) was just about affordable pickups and SUVs, think again. Our intimate Q&A session with GWM’s top brass, Nicole Wu Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Great Wall Motor, their General Manager of Powertrains, and Adam Thompson (Technical Director, Vehicle Integration; Chief Engineer for the GF platform), has peeled back […]
GWM Reveals Their Supercar and Performance Vehicle Intention
One of the many revelations unveiled by GWM at this year’s China Auto Show in Beijing, is that the progressive automaker has made a giant leap into performance motoring. The newly devised segment is named GMW GF and ex-McLaren GT lead Adam Thomson, and we managed to get an exclusive interview. In the rarefied air […]
GWM’s “Wahs Selling Cars” – Warriors Make Kiwi Car Buying Fun
GWM New Zealand has launched a cheeky, full-throttle local campaign called “Wahs Selling Cars,” starring the One New Zealand Warriors as the dealership’s new sales team, a smart, culturally tuned move that blends rugby swagger with retail storytelling. The brand’s first locally produced retail TVC puts ex-Warrior Monty Betham in the role of Sales Manager […]
Not Tomorrow, But Soon – GWM Maps a Five-Year Road to Solid-State EVs
Great Wall Motor’s Solid-State Gamble – Why Real-World EV Breakthroughs Will Take Time, and Why That’s Exciting Great Wall Motor (GWM) has been teasing a future powered by solid-state batteries (SSBs), but the company’s chairman, Wei Jianjun (Jack Wei), has been blunt: wide commercial use of GWM’s SSBs is likely at least five years away […]
Cheers – GWM’s Hi4‑T Hybrids Conquer Beer O’Clock Hill
When it comes to off-road bragging rights, a summit conquered speaks louder than any spec sheet, and GWM just kept its streak alive. In a high-profile repeat of last year’s challenge, five GWM vehicles reached the notorious Beer O’Clock Hill summit, reinforcing the brand’s claims about electrified off-road performance. The achievement included successful climbs by […]