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GWM says new 3.0-litre diesel won’t impact NVES targets

GWM’s local boss is confident sales of the brand’s EVs and plug-in hybrids will offset any NVES impacts of its new 3.0-litre diesel Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha

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GWM: ‘We need to be top-five in the ute segment’

GWM’s local boss says new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel will help the brand scale new heights in the lucrative dual-cab segment

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GWM Cannon Hi4-T brings 115km EV range and 3500kg towing as it becomes Australia’s cheapest PHEV ute

Australia’s cheapest PHEV ute combines 310kW and 750Nm with serious towing ability, mechanical four-wheel drive and aggressive launch pricing.

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GWM Haval H7 confirmed for October launch priced below $50,000

GWM’s boxy new mid-size SUV will arrive with hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, bringing Hi4 all-wheel-drive technology to another Haval model.

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VFACTS August 2026: Record monthly battery electric sales lead the way as China’s domination of strong new-car market continues

Chinese brands were big winners once again, according to the fresh VFACTS figures, which show they occupy four of the top 10 spots.

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GWM prices new 3.0-litre diesel Cannon Alpha and Tank 500

New 170kW/620Nm diesel arrives next month as GWM bucks the Chinese-brand trend towards electrification and continues its push for a top-three Australian sales position.

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Leak reveals first clean images of GWM’s Ora 5 Touring SUV with extended range

The GWM Ora 5 Touring is significantly bigger than the current Ora 5, with a longer range – and that should be reflected in the price.

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GWM turns to diesel in ambitious push for Australian top-three

New 3.0-litre turbo-diesel for the Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha forms part of an 18-model expansion as GWM targets up to 100,000 annual sales by the end of the decade.

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GWM expands electrified ute line-up with new Cannon Hi4-T plug-in hybrid

Mid-size PHEV ute combines 310kW, 750Nm, 115km electric range and 3500kg towing capacity ahead of Australian launch.

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GWM melds long-range PHEV-tech with boxy off-road styling in its new Haval H10 SUV flagship

GWM becomes the latest Chinese brand to enter the premium three-row SUV arena, taking a sharp line on specifications to steal a march on its rivals.

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GWM outmuscles Ford with new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine

GWM Australia has finally released performance figures for its new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, offering more torque than Ford’s V6 diesel.

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Wheels August 2026 issue now on sale!

Our exhaustive real-world PHEV SUV test headlines an August issue 2026 packed with comparisons, first drives, exclusive interviews, performance heroes, classics and industry insight.

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GWM confirms Ora 5 electric hatchback for Australia

A hatchback version of the just-launched Ora 5 SUV is set to arrive in local dealerships later this year.

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GWM confirms Ora 5 Touring electric station wagon for Australia

A battery-electric station wagon variant of the just launched GWM Ora 5 is set to join the Chinese brand’s Australian line-up with PHEV models likely to follow.

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Updated GWM Tank 300 grows in size to accommodate longer PHEV range

GWM has revealed a mid-life update for the Tank 300 off-roader that goes beyond the superficial, with engineering changes and a revised plug-in hybrid system.

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GWM Ora 5 arrives in Australia ahead of first deliveries of the small electric SUV

GWM’s new small electric SUV has arrived in Australia with the first deliveries due imminently, priced from $33,990 driveaway for the entry level Lux.

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Wheels June 2026 issue, now on sale!

The legendary Honda Prelude returns as Wheels June 2026 issue celebrates the best small SUVs, a Mazda v Toyota comparison test and the latest first drives.

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EOFY offers 2026: Deals from Kia, BYD, BMW, Toyota, Mazda, MG and more – updated

It’s approaching the end of the 2026 financial year, which means that car manufacturers are sharpening their pencils. Here are the best EOFY offers.

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GWM updates Tank 500 Hi4-T PHEV with Australia-specific suspension tuning

Large plug-in hybrid off-roader gains revised steering, suspension updates and added power outlet for 2026.

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Next-generation GWM Haval H6 revealed ahead of early 2027 Australian release

The covers have been lifted off the next-generation GWM Haval H6, which is due in Australia in early 2027 with a larger body and more in-car tech.

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GWM sets its sights on creating its own V8-powered supercar

GWM, better known in Australia for its dual-cabs and SUVs, is tapping into the smarts of an ex-McLaren engineer to create a Ferrari-rivalling V8-powered supercar.

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GWM confirms V8 plan for Tank 700 SUV at Beijing Motor Show

Large-capacity engine aimed at export markets including Australia and New Zealand.

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GWM Tank 700 Hi4-Z: 635kW plug-in hybrid launches in China

GWM’s flagship Tank 700 has received a new 635kW plug-in hybrid drivetrain and a facelift in its native China, with local sales yet to be announced.

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GWM Australia doubles production of incoming Tank 300 plug-in hybrid in the face of surging demand

As fuel prices surge across the nation, GWM Australia has asked for a doubling of production of its new Tank 300 plug-in hybrid SUV.