GWM Steed Reviews

Although it was only introduced locally in 2024, GWM’s Tank 500 SUV has been on sale in China since 2022 and it has now been spied in an updated form.

We drive GWM's insane $100K+ hybrid off-roader

A bold successor for the Mazda CX-3 is in the wings at last. Believed to be badged the CX-20, the company’s smallest SUV and second best-selling model after the evergreen CX-5 mid-sizer is set to surface sometime before the end of next year, as a 2027 model.

It’s EOFY time again!

GWM's made some big claims about the Cannon Alpha PHEV. It's able to tow 3.5 tonnes, it's got a range of more than 1000km, and it can actually tackle proper off-roading.But is it really going to be the best plug-in ute in Australia? And why is there a spare wheel in the back? We went on a road trip in one to find out.

China’s new car market has advanced exponentially over the past few decades, but now GWM’s Chairman has indicated the industry is in an unhealthy state due to incessant price cuts.As reported by Chinese publication Sina Finance, GWM Chairman Wei Jianjun said the industry already has its own “Evergrande”, referring to the Chinese property developer that faced a multi-billion dollar debt crisis and collapsed amid liquidation.“If it continues like this, the safety of China’s auto industry will be seriously threatened,” said Mr Wei to Sina Finance in an interview translated to English.“Now, Evergrande in the automobile industry already exists, but it has not collapsed.”He didn’t specify any Chinese carmakers in particular, but said some of the “main manufacturers” are focusing too much on pursuing market value and raising their stock prices.Mr Wei also warned how the excessive and prolonged price war between rival Chinese brands, especially for those selling electric vehicles (EVs), risks cutting corners on safety and reliability.“Some products have been reduced from 220,000 yuan to 120,000 yuan in the past few years,” said Mr Wei to Sina Finance.“What kind of industrial products can be reduced by 100,000 yuan and still have quality assurance? Well this is absolutely impossible.”Suppliers in particular have been struggling to survive, according to Mr Wei, due to ongoing pressure to lower prices.Following Mr Wei’s latest comments, shares in BYD, Leapmotor, Nio, Geely have tumbled by up to 9.5 per cent.In China, BYD recently announced a wide range of subsidies and incentives across a number of its models. Its cheapest model, the Seagull electric hatchback, now starts from 55,800 RMB (~A$12,000).Geely also announced a range of similar incentives in China to further entice buyers.

There are more and more Chinese car brands entering the Australian new car market seemingly every day.

Here’s a little peek behind the curtain for you. During a media launch event for a new car, journalists will often be presented with information about the new model and given the opportunity to ask questions of engineers and executives.

Toyota's first plug-in hybrid model for Australia is on track to arrive locally by the first half of 2026 following the sixth-generation RAV4's reveal.

It might share its name with a famous Ford, but this plug-in hybrid SUV from Haval could be destined shake up the mid-size SUV order in Australia.