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 […]
GWM’s New Zealand wants to go local to grow local
I consider myself to be an untreated, unmitigated car person, but I’m also finding myself to be a car industry person as well. As much as I enjoy driving and being around cars, I always jump at the opportunity to talk to people that make, sell, market, service, or that do basically anything in this […]
GWM Brings Wahs and Cars to Fieldays with Epic Sales Stadium Experience
GWM is making waves at this year’s Fieldays with an impressive Sales Stadium activation that’s sure to turn heads. One of NZ’s leading Chinese automotive manufacturer (and longest standing here) has pulled out all the stops for the agricultural event, with their ‘Wahs Selling Cars’ and ‘Go Local Grow More’ festivities. It’s the kind of […]
GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV NZ Launch – Silent 750Nm Mud-Slashing Monster
There are some launch venues that immediately tell you what sort of vehicle you’re about to drive. Pulling into Kauri Bay for the New Zealand launch of the GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV was one of them. Kauri Bay is a working farm and as such boasts rolling fields, bush, woods and a postcard-worthy coastline. […]
GWM’s Strategy for Top 5 Dominance in NZ and Aus
Make no bones about it, Great Wall Motors (GWM) is out to secure a top-five manufacturer position in both New Zealand and Aussie markets. This goal, articulated by GWM’s ANZ leadership (Cameron Thomas – Country Manager New Zealand and John Kett – Chief Operating Officer ANZ, Steve Maciver Head Of Marketing & Communications ANZ) at […]
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 ORA 5 EV SUV here soon — Big ambitions, small price tag
The ORA 5 SUV arrives in New Zealand soon with a clear play, pack as much real-world EV capability as possible into an affordable small‑SUV package. Scheduled to hit local showrooms from June, the ORA 5 is priced aggressively (the Lux from $36,990 RRP + ORC and the Ultra from $39,990 RRP + ORC) signalling […]
GWM’s AT-1 – Localised Product for New Zealand Conditions
GWM’s NZ announces the arrival of the AT-1 localised product, designed with a focus on local New Zealand conditions. This development marks a significant step towards catering to the specific needs of the New Zealand market, showcasing GWM’s commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. The Significance of Localization The AT-1 localized product is all about […]
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 […]