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 […]
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 […]
GWM NZ release specs and price of TANK 300 Hi4-T PHEV
The off‑road world is about to get a serious jolt, quite literally. GWM NZ has officially confirmed the full specifications and pricing for the all‑new Tank 300 Hi4‑T Plug‑In Hybrid (PHEV), and it’s poised to make a seismic impact on New Zealand’s SUV scene. Offered in two variants, Lux and Ultra, the Tank 300 PHEV […]
Sub $30k SUV – GWM Haval Jolion returns
GWM New Zealand has officially reintroduced the Haval Jolion Petrol to its local line‑up, marking a strategic move that’s set to shake up the competitive compact SUV market across Aotearoa. And if the Jolion’s prior popularity is anything to go by, its return is likely to draw plenty of attention. The Jolion nameplate has been […]
Andrew Gao takes GWM ANZ helm
GWM has kicked off 2026 with a major leadership shake‑up for our part of the world, announcing Andrew Gao as the new Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, a move that signals big things ahead for the fast‑growing brand. Gao steps into the role after nearly 15 years with GWM, including a decade‑plus embedded […]
Age of Ultra – 2025 Haval H6 Ultra PHEV 2WD Review
Haval’s H6 seems to be going from strength to strength with the number of H6s traversing Kiwi city and suburban landscapes increasing at a considerable rate. Now we have a new H6 complete with a plug-in-hybrid powertrain. It also looks poised to be the best packaged H6 yet with some added fuel frugality to complement […]
Cannon Fire – 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Lux PHEV Review
The race to electrify the ute as we have known it is well and truly on. While the concept of owning a plug-in hybrid “work truck” is still being cemented in the minds of buyers, some brands have started to embrace this in a big way. Just look at GWM. This brand, like just about […]
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, […]