Motoringnz
  • News
  • First Drive
  • Tested
  • Videos
  • Views
Motoringnz
  • News/
  • First Drive/
  • Tested/
  • Videos/
  • Views/
117477109.jpg
Motoringnz

Car Stuff You Should Know

News and Car Reviews - Independent and Authoritative

Motoringnz
  • News/
  • First Drive/
  • Tested/
  • Videos/
  • Views/

Latest News

April 10, 2026

Ora goes larger - but keeps stickers static

April 10, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Ora goes larger - but keeps stickers static

The new ‘5’ is a fresh direction of sorts for GWM’s style-driven budget brand.

Read More
April 10, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Ora 5, Ora hatch, Coffee, ANCAP, GWM NZ, Porsche, SUV, crossover
April 08, 2026

Shots fired: Limited count Cannon for ag fest

April 08, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Shots fired: Limited count Cannon for ag fest

Special edition XSR stands out with additional mud-sorted kit and bespoke body colour.

Read More
April 08, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Cannon, turbodiesel, 2.4, Fieldays, ag, JAC, T9
April 02, 2026

NZ-attuned Haval reaches showroom

April 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
NZ-attuned Haval reaches showroom

Availability of the character-altering regional suspension and steering revision starts with the H6 crossover.

Read More
April 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM, Haval
H6, Rob Trubiani, Lang Lang, Melbourne, Cameron Thomas, suspension, steering, dampers, Haval, H6 PHEV, H6 HEV, hybrid
March 02, 2026

Question mark over PHEV Tank’s efficiency?

March 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Question mark over PHEV Tank’s efficiency?

GWM is persisting with a calculator relegated to history here but still used in Australia. It has yet to explain why.  

Read More
March 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Tank 300, PHEV, plug-in hybrid, WLTP, GWM Australia, GWM NZ
February 02, 2026

High five: Baby Tank PHEV signs

February 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
High five: Baby Tank PHEV signs

The smaller of the two models in GWM’s robust off-roader family has yet another drivetrain.

Read More
February 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Tank, Tank 300, Tank 500, Cannon Alpha, PHEV, electric, WLTC, WLTP
December 19, 2025

Five stars for MGs, Haval

December 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Five stars for MGs, Haval

Acing the national crash test safety has been achieved by two Chinese makes - but one product has been recalled as result of an observed anomaly.

Read More
December 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM, Haval, MG
ANCAP, Carla Hoorweg, Melbourne, recall, five stars, MG ZS
December 09, 2025

Tank 300 taking PHEV option

December 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Tank 300 taking PHEV option

GWM’s rugged entry SUV will the third option for a fuel-saving drivetrain already meted to the Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha utility.

Read More
December 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Great Wall, Cameron Thomas, GWM NZ, Hi4-T, PHEV, Tank 500, Cannon Alpha
October 10, 2025

GWM’s high-up’s orange crush

October 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
GWM’s high-up’s orange crush

Donald Trump reference and ‘shit’ talk adds spark to tech briefing pep talk from Chinese make’s colourful top man.

Read More
October 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
GWM, Parker Shi, Lang Lang, VinFast, Trubiani, Nicole Wu, James Yang, Donald Trump, tech day
October 09, 2025

Wey open for MPV-favouring fan base

October 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Wey open for MPV-favouring fan base

Luxury MPV will be niche, but still a safe bet given likely customer familiarity.

Read More
October 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Cameron Thomas, Wey, GWM, Tank 700, Steven Maciver, Haval, Ora, Cannon, Blue Mountain, Mocha, G9, Zeekr 009, Gaoshan
October 09, 2025

GWM confident challenging NZ market big guns

October 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
GWM confident challenging NZ market big guns

‘We are aiming to get into the top eight next year and the year after into the top five’ says highly-credentialed, newly-appointed country manager.

Read More
October 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Cameron Thomas, John Kett, country manager, PHEV, electrified, hybrid
October 08, 2025

Product push by GWM brand family

October 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Product push by GWM brand family

PHEV and electric are to the fore via Haval, Ora and a new entry, Wey.

Read More
October 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Ora 5, Wey, Jolion Max, China
October 07, 2025

GWM enhancing diesel grunt

October 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
GWM enhancing diesel grunt

Big banger 3.0-litre is coming; our region has been chosen as the global launch pad.

Read More
October 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Tech day, Richard Zhu, Nicole Wu, Tank 500, Tank 700, Cannon Alpha
October 06, 2025

PHEV GWM Tank pips hybrid edition

October 06, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
PHEV GWM Tank pips hybrid edition

On the one hand, it has full electric and a plug … on the other, there are fewer seats. 

Read More
October 06, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Hi-4T, Tank 500, PHEV, HEV, Tank 700, Lang Lang, Tank, Rob Trubiani
September 02, 2025

Tank flagship joins electrified movement

September 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Tank flagship joins electrified movement

 Plug-in hybrid Tank 500 is in the neighbourhood from late this year.

Read More
September 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Great Wall Motors, New Zealand, Australia, Tank 500, Hi4-T, LandCruiser 300, NEDC, WLTP, Cannon Alpha
April 29, 2025

Mild hybrid Cannon safe, bigger diesel pending

April 29, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Mild hybrid Cannon safe, bigger diesel pending

GWM here says it will keep an eye on market preferences for battery-fed drivetrains.

Read More
April 29, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Cannon Alpha, PHEV, HEV
April 28, 2025

Cannon fires - Shark under attack

April 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Cannon fires - Shark under attack

GWM’s plug-in hybrid ute bests BYD rival on key attributes and one version will undercut on price, for a start.

Read More
April 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Cannon Alpha PHEV, BYD Shark, NEDC, WLTP, Ford Ranger PHEV
November 20, 2024

Testing time for impending GWM H6 hybrid

November 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Testing time for impending GWM H6 hybrid

How valid is an impressive electric-only range claim when it bases on a disputed test?

Read More
November 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
H6 PHEV, GWM, NEDC, WLTP, EECA, economy, emissions, range
November 08, 2024

Cannon Alpha hybrid aces ANCAP

November 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Cannon Alpha hybrid aces ANCAP

Chinese-made ute is first hybrid one-tonner to face independent crash tester’s analysis.

Read More
November 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM, Great Wall Motors
Cannon Alpha, ANCAP, five stars, Melbourne
September 12, 2024

Odd numbers coming up evens for Haval?

September 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Odd numbers coming up evens for Haval?

The Haval H9 large sports utility could be coming back - and the smaller H7 seems possible, too.

Read More
September 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM, Haval
Haval H9, Haval H7, Charles Zhao, Steven Maciver, Big Dog
May 06, 2024

Big shot blast: GWM broadsides with hybrid ute

May 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Big shot blast: GWM broadsides with hybrid ute

Competitive pricing has been announced for the Cannon Alpha petrol-electric.

Read More
May 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Cannon Alpha, hybrid, petrol-electric, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux
  • Next
  • News/
  • First Drive/
  • Tested/
  • Videos/
  • Views/

Motoringnz

MotoringNZ reviews new cars and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest developments on the auto industry. All the major brands are represented. The site is owned and edited by New Zealand motoring journalist Richard Bosselman.

By Brand Logo.png

NEWS

TESTED

FIRST DRIVE



250x350 Dummy Block Ad.jpg

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

NEWS
Volvo NZ celebrates massive Q1 growth
Apr 28, 2026
Volvo NZ celebrates massive Q1 growth
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
First Drive
Trayed deal: How closely related ARE Navara and Triton?
Apr 1, 2026
Trayed deal: How closely related ARE Navara and Triton?
Apr 1, 2026
Apr 1, 2026
Tested
Ford Tourneo Courier Active road test review: Little big feat
Apr 23, 2026
Ford Tourneo Courier Active road test review: Little big feat
Apr 23, 2026
Apr 23, 2026
MG U9 Explore Pro road test review: Big, bold and bountiful
Apr 14, 2026
MG U9 Explore Pro road test review: Big, bold and bountiful
Apr 14, 2026
Apr 14, 2026
Subaru BRZ Kiiro roadtest review: Hue to a thrill
Apr 8, 2026
Subaru BRZ Kiiro roadtest review: Hue to a thrill
Apr 8, 2026
Apr 8, 2026
Mercedes-Benz G450d road test review: Best in black
Mar 31, 2026
Mercedes-Benz G450d road test review: Best in black
Mar 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026
Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e road test review: Power surge
Mar 11, 2026
Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e road test review: Power surge
Mar 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
Tesla Model Y Performance road test review: Letter perfect
Mar 6, 2026
Tesla Model Y Performance road test review: Letter perfect
Mar 6, 2026
Mar 6, 2026
MG IM6 Performance road test review: Mensa in motion
Feb 26, 2026
MG IM6 Performance road test review: Mensa in motion
Feb 26, 2026
Feb 26, 2026
Geely Starray EM-i road test review: Solid but no supernova
Feb 19, 2026
Geely Starray EM-i road test review: Solid but no supernova
Feb 19, 2026
Feb 19, 2026
VW ID.Buzz GTX roadtest review: Love beats bugs
Feb 9, 2026
VW ID.Buzz GTX roadtest review: Love beats bugs
Feb 9, 2026
Feb 9, 2026
MG HS Essence Super Hybrid road test review: Does this ‘ultimate reach’ edition go far enough?
Jan 29, 2026
MG HS Essence Super Hybrid road test review: Does this ‘ultimate reach’ edition go far enough?
Jan 29, 2026
Jan 29, 2026

NEWS        |        FIRST DRIVE        |        TESTED        |        VIDEO        |        CONTACT        |        THE CREW        |        TERMS + CONDITIONS

Motoring NZ Logo WHITE.png