GWM Pao

Go Auto, the Malaysian distributor of Haval has been quiet for quite some time now. Even though there have been a number of units of its 2 models, Haval H1 and Haval H2, on the roads, they’re out of stock.No, these Havals (and a lone Borgward) arent for sale, theyre awaiting serviceA quick check with the main dealer in Glenmarie showed that stocks have been sold out but it doesn’t mean that things are quiet. At least for now, as Go Auto is planning a relaunch with 4 new models that a

China may not be a big market for lifestyle pick-up trucks, but that has not stopped Great Wall Motors (GWM) from adding more firepower into their Pao line-up of pick-up trucks.Yes, this chunky pick-up truck is literally called Huo Pao (火炮).Putting aside its name, this GWM pick-up truck made its debut at the 2021 Chongqing Motor Show over the weekend and it is priced at CNY 179,800 (~RM 115k).Unlike the Baja Snake-branded Pao, this variant literally packs more firepower under the hood. Its turbo

The GWM Pao is Great Wall Motors attempt in shifting buyers attention from rivals like the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger. Its been making great progress in that regard - its now among the top-10 best-selling pick-up trucks in both Australia and New Zealand.With a month-on-month increase of 50%, VFACTS data saw the GWM Pao crowned as the best-selling 4x4 pick-up truck in Australia, and the brand sits on 8th place in cumulative pick-up truck sales there.For the record, the Pao sold 627 units in Apr

Apart from the sea of other cars displayed in the recent 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, wed like to show one more - this wild, China-market 2021 GWM Pao Baja Snake.This is a jacked-up, even more rugged version of the Pao - yes, the same one that we spied in Malaysia earlier this week. And if you remember our teaser post, we said that it was Shelby-tuned. Technically it is - despite some reports saying its not - but its tuned by Yuan Da Shelby, distributor of the American brand in China.That aside, the

After a period of being rather silent, it appears that GWM could be reviving its business here in Malaysia soon, as evident by recent spottings of several Haval and Ora models in a nondescript location in Shah Alam. Seen here is the the GWM Pao - a 1-tonne-class pick-up truck that is set to challenge well-established rivals like the Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Triton, Isuzu D-Max, Ford Ranger, and Nissan Navara.GWM Pao? What is it?During GWM’s brand launch in Thailand, the company made severa

Come next weeks Shanghai Auto Show, Great Wall Motors (GWM) will unveil a special, toughened GWM Pick-Up - also known as the Pao - called the Baja Snake. Think of it as something like the Ranger Raptor to the regular Ford Ranger.The kicker? Itll be made in collaboration with Shelby American. Yes, that Shelby, of various beefed-up Ford Mustang fame.Since Shelby is fettling with it, a power increase to match its upgraded suspension and angrier bodywork is expected (to be announced). For context, t