Top stories of Great Wall Motor in 2024

In the past year, Great Wall Motor (GWM) has made progress in expanding its product lineup and global presence. The company put several key models onto the market, including the 2nd-gen Haval H9 SUV and the all-new Haval H6, while also foraying into overseas markets such as Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. Additionally, GWM advanced its technological capabilities by integrating smart driving features like the Coffee OS 3.1 and collaborating with Huawei on the HiCar system.

GWM has also strengthened its global manufacturing footprint with new assembly projects in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Brazil, and made a notable entry into South America with the ORA 03 EV. Its strategic partnerships with companies like Hesai Technology, ModelBest, and STMicroelectronics further underscore its commitment to innovation in intelligent driving and automotive AI.

Recently, Gasgoo conducted a year-end review, focusing on key carmakers in China. This article aims to take you through a retrospective of the significant events that unfolded for GWM in 2024.

Great Wall Motor starts delivery of SOUO S2000 motorcycle, opens flagship store in Beijing

On December 28, Great Wall Motor officially began delivery of the SOUO S2000 model under the company's motorcycle brand SOUO. Additionally, the brand's flagship store in Beijing also opened its doors.

Great Wall Motor puts TANK 700 Hi4-T off-roader onto Kazakh market

Great Wall Motor’s TANK 700 Hi4-T off-road model went on sale in Kazakhstan, according to a press release GWM issued on December 17 via its WeChat account. This launch represents a significant step in the automaker's global strategy for the luxury off-road market.

Great Wall Motor, Tsinghua University, TsingStandard co-inaugurate automotive network testing lab

On December 3, Great Wall Motor (GWM) announced the partnership with Tsinghua University Suzhou Automotive Research Institute and TsingStandard, inaugurating the "Automotive Network Joint Testing Laboratory."

Great Wall Motor kicks off pre-sales of TANK 500 Hi4-Z

On December 3, Great Wall Motor's TANK brand officially opened pre-sales for the TANK 500 Hi4-Z, an addition to the TANK 500 model, priced at 379,800 yuan.

Great Wall Motor rolls out all-scenario HD map-free NOA functions nationwide

On November 15, Great Wall Motor announced the nationwide availability of its all-scenario NOA (Navigation on Autopilot) functions and the debut of the upgraded Coffee OS 3.1 onboard system at the Auto Guangzhou 2024.

GWM, Huawei to co-launch Petal Maps onboard navigation service in Brazil, Thailand

On November 13, Great Wall Motor (GWM) and Huawei signed a strategic partnership agreement, pledging to integrate GWM's Coffee OS 3 smart cockpit system with Huawei's HMS for Car platform. As part of this collaboration, Huawei's Petal Maps would be rolled out in overseas markets, including Brazil and Thailand, offering enhanced navigation capabilities for overseas drivers.

GWM's FTXT Energy signs MoU with Brazil's State of Minas Gerais for fuel cell vehicle demonstration project

On November 6, Romeu Zema Neto, Governor of Brazil's State of Minas Gerais, along with a delegation, visited the Shanghai Fuel Cell Vehicle Powertrain Industrial Park of Great Wall Motor’s hydrogen energy subsidiary, FTXT Energy, according to a post on FTXT Energy's WeChat account. The visit focused on exploring cooperation in green hydrogen technology and hydrogen fuel cell truck applications.

Great Wall Motor's 8-cylinder motorcycle SOUO S2000 hits market, starting at 218,800 yuan

On October 26, Great Wall Motor's motorcycle brand SOUO officially put its debut motorcycle, the SOUO S2000, onto the market. The new model is available in three variants: the ST two-case version priced at 218,800 yuan, the GL three-case version at 238,800 yuan, and the Founder edition at 288,800 yuan.

Great Wall Motor's TANK brand launches Hi4-Z off-road platform

On October 22, at the TANK autumn technology launch event, Great Wall Motor’s TANK brand officially unveiled its longitudinal dual-motor hybrid architecture, Hi4-Z. Hi4-Z is positioned as an off-road platform with extended range, featuring a large 59.05 kWh battery. It offers a battery-powered range of over 200 km under WLTC conditions, which is sufficient for a week’s urban commuting.

Great Wall Motor's Pakistan KD plant rolls off 10,000th vehicle

Great Wall Motor reached a new milestone at its Pakistan KD plant with the 10,000th locally-assembled vehicle rolling off line, according to a post on GWM's WeChat account released on October 22. This achievement highlights GWM's long-term commitment to global expansion and its eco-friendly strategy for overseas markets.

Great Wall Motor puts 2nd-gen HAVAL H9 model onto Saudi Arabian market

Great Wall Motor hosted the launch event for the second-generation HAVAL H9 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia's second-largest city, according to a press release the automaker issued on Oct. 18 via its WeChat account.

GWM partners with ModelBest to advance AI large model in automotive sector

On September 27, Great Wall Motor signed a strategic cooperation agreement with AI tech firm ModelBest to jointly develop and apply AI large models in the automotive industry.

Great Wall Motor's 2nd-gen HAVAL H9 SUV hits market, starting at 199,900 yuan

On September 25, Great Wall Motor's HAVAL brand officially put the second-generation HAVAL H9, the flagship model in its new family-oriented off-road vehicle category, onto the market.

Great Wall Motor signs MoU for CKD assembly cooperation in Vietnam

Great Wall Motor announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Vietnam's Thanh An Group to establish a CKD (Completely Knocked Down) assembly partnership in the country, according to a post on GWM's WeChat account released on September 16. The deal aims to localize GWM vehicle production in Vietnam, with the first cars expected to roll off the assembly line by the end of 2025.

Great Wall Motor launches Shanhai Poer HEV pickup in South Africa

Great Wall Motor's Poer pickup range launched the Shanhai Poer HEV in South Africa, marking a significant entry into the local high-end hybrid pickup truck market, according to a post on the company's WeChat account released in September.

NavInfo nominated to supply Great Wall Motor with smart driving products

Chinese automotive intelligence technology developer NavInfo announced on September 12 that it had received a designated order from Great Wall Motor to supply intelligent driving products based on Horizon Robotics’ smart computing solution. The selected vehicle models are scheduled to enter mass production in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Great Wall Motor hosts regional brand launch in Uruguay

Great Wall Motor ("GWM") held a regional brand launch event in Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, a member country of the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR), according to a post on GWM's WeChat account released on August 14.

Great Wall Motor, Huawei partner on HUAWEI HiCar integration

At the Huawei Developer Conference 2024, Great Wall Motor (GWM) and Huawei signed the HUAWEI HiCar Integration Development Agreement. This collaboration highlights a deep technical partnership between the two companies and their shared vision of enhancing future intelligent mobility experiences.

Great Wall Motor puts all-new Haval H6 onto market, starting at 103,900 yuan after discounts

On June 19, Great Wall Motor announced that the refreshed version of its hotter-selling SUV model,the Haval H6, officially hit the market, with all variants powered by gasoline.

Great Wall Motor, Tencent Music Entertainment team up on intelligent cockpit experience

Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) and Great Wall Motor held a seminar on April 9, announcing the commencement of their strategic collaboration.

TME awarded a "Pioneer Partner of AI Cabin" certificate to GWM. Both parties would focus on collaborating in AI audio technologies used in intelligent cockpits, leveraging TME's products to jointly create an innovative experience of in-cabin entertainment.

Great Wall Motor kicks off pre-sale of Shanhai POER pickup in Thailand

On March 25, Great Wall Motor's premium intelligent pickup truck, the Shanhai POER, made an impressive appearance at the Bangkok International Motor Show 2024 in Thailand, and officially commenced its pre-sale in the local market.

GWM's TANK 300 hits Mexican market

Great Wall Motor launched its TANK brand in Mexico, and officially put the signature TANK 300 HEV model onto the local market, the company announced on March 17.

Multiple GWM vehicle models complete adaptation for Huawei HiCAR 4.0 system

Great Wall Motor (GWM) on March 15 announced that the HUAWEI HiCar 4.0 advanced connectivity system would be integrated into a range of GWM vehicle models first.

Up to now, several GWM models have gone through the adaptation process for the HUAWEI HiCar 4.0. With the system, GWM vehicles now offer enhanced compatibility and a richer in-car ecosystem.

GWM's WEY puts Mocca Hi4 model onto market

On May 13, Great Wall Motor's WEY-branded Mocca Hi4 model officially hit the market with a price of 238,800 yuan.

Great Wall Motor-backed XinDong-Semi partners with STMicroelectronics

On March 8, XinDong-Semi, the chip arm of Great Wall Motor, and STMicroelectronics entered into a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at driving the development in silicon carbide (SiC) power module technology.

Great Wall Motor puts TANK 300 onto South African market

Great Wall Motor witnessed the successful market launch of the TANK 300 off-roader in South Africa, introducing a new innovative category for the brand in overseas markets, according to the automaker's official WeChat post released on March 5.

Hesai Technology, Great Wall Motor to step up cooperation in intelligent driving field

In February 2024, Hesai Technology, the global leader in LiDAR technology, and Great Wall Motor held a strategic cooperation meeting in Baoding city, according to a post on Hesai Technology's WeChat account. Going forward, the two parties would delve into a more comprehensive collaboration in the field of intelligent driving.

Great Wall Motor forms strategic partnership with Qatar's Teyseer Motors

Great Wall Motor inked a strategic cooperation agreement with renowned Qatari automotive dealer Teyseer Motors, reinforcing its commitment to the "ONE GWM" brand strategy, according to a post the company released on February 3 on its WeChat account.

Great Wall Motor launches ORA 03 BEV model in Chile

On January 25, Great Wall Motor officially announced the launch of the ORA brand's  ORA 03 model in Chile (named ORA Good Cat in China), marking a significant move into the South American market.

Great Wall Motor's first Thailand-made BEV rolls off line

Great Wall Motor announced on January 13 that the first Thailand-made ORA 03 (named "ORA Good Cat" in China) battery electric vehicle (BEV) had rolled off the assembly line at its Rayong factory. This not only marks the beginning of local BEV volume production in Thailand, but also the debut of GWM's BEV model produced locally overseas.

Great Wall Motor commences CKD assembly project in Malaysia

Great Wall Motor sealed a CKD (Completely Knocked Down) assembly cooperation agreement with EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB), a major listed manufacturing conglomerate in Malaysia, the company announced on January 8.

GWM to deploy Cerence's onboard voice interaction system onto vehicles worldwide

On January 10, Cerence, the provider of AI-powered mobility experiences, announced a collaboration with the Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor.

GWM has selected Cerence to deliver enhanced in-car experience across its global vehicle lineup. This technological integration would be available in the automaker's mainstay models, including the GWM TANK 300, the GWM TANK 500, the ORA 07, and the POER, offering intuitive and natural interactions in 13 languages across 20 countries.