Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has confirmed that the locally assembled Haval H6 planned for Malaysia will come with a hybrid powertrain. The model will be launched this quarter. Prices have yet to be confirmed but prices should be competitive as it will be locally assembled. EP Manufacturing’s subsidiary PEPS-JV Melaka (PJVM) has been appointed by GWM Malaysia to carry out the contract manufacturing. The Haval H6 is sold in Thailand with a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged full-hybrid that mak
Mar 4, 2024
Following the MoU signing in October 2023, Great Wall Motor Sales Malaysia (GWM Malaysia) and EP Manufacturing Berhad’s (EPMB) subsidiary PEPS-JV Melaka (PJVM) have reached an agreement. It is now confirmed that the Haval H6 and Haval Jolion will be the first locally assembled (CKD) GWM models in Malaysia. The contract manufacturing agreement between GWM Malaysia and PJVM will span eight years. Production will take place at PJVM’s plant in Pegoh, Melaka. PJVM says the plant aims to achieve an an
Jan 4, 2024
GWM Malaysia has taken a significant step in expanding its presence in East Malaysia with the inauguration of its first 4S (sales, service, maintenance, and spare parts) center in the region, situated in the heart of Kuching, Sarawak. The outlet is operated by GWM Malaysia’s dealer partner YLH Autoworld Sdn Bhd, located at Jalan Mendu, Cui Anqi, Managing Director of GWM Malaysia said, "I extend my heartfelt thanks to YLH Autoworld Sdn Bhd and all the VIPs for gracing us with their presence and w
Dec 13, 2023
Yesterday, Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia hosted the groundbreaking ceremony of EPMB's CKD production plant in Pegoh, Melaka. The RM 100 million plant, located in the same Pegoh Industrial Park as Honda Malaysia’s plant, will produce future GWM models including SUVs, pickups, and electric vehicles. By 2028, the plant will operate with a 20,000 units annual capacity, with the potential to hit 30,000 units. Earlier on 18th October, GWM and EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) signed a Memorandum of Und
Oct 21, 2023
Great Wall Motor Sales Malaysia (GWM Malaysia) has announced penning a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PEPS-JV (Melaka, a subsidiary of EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB), for local assembly (CKD) and manufacturing of Haval models in Malaysia. A key component of the MoU will see GWM Malaysia and EPMB propel their collaboration towards a definitive agreement in the coming three months, culminating in EPMB handling CKD operations for the selected GWM models. The move will see prominent models f
Oct 18, 2023
Great Wall Motors (GWM) has unveiled the updated 2023 Haval H6. Here's a a first look at its exterior design through the released images. The updated 2023 Haval H6 gets a new front fascia that does without a traditional central grille, now with a closed-off look akin to some electric vehicles (EVs). To ensure that it doesn’t suffocate the combustion engine behind it, the front bumper has a more prominent lower intake. The LED graphics in the headlamps also appear to be slight revised, with multi
Jul 11, 2023
As we progress through the second half of 2023, let’s round up the cars that are likely to be launched in Malaysia by the end of this year. There are still quite a few, so we’ll be splitting this up into sections, starting with non-EV SUVs. Without delay, we’re going straight in. 2023 BMW X5 (G05) facelift Earlier this year in February, the G05 2023 BMW X5 was given a mid-cycle refresh with redesigned front and rear ends, refreshed interior with the curved dual-widescreen display, plus updated e
Jun 27, 2023
Chinese cars once had a very poor stigma associated with them but that is no longer the case in some countries. Chinese EVs have become widely accepted by consumers while in Thailand, buyers are even attracted to non-electric models like the Haval H6. Ever since it entered the Thai market in 2021, Great Wall Motors (GWM) has been making inroads via its Haval and Ora brands. The latter revolutionised the Kingdom’s EV market with the Ora Good Cat while the former snatched the crown once held by th
Jun 20, 2023
On May 2023, Jack Wei, Chairman of Great Wall Motor (GWM), was awarded the prestigious "Rao Bin Medal of China Automobile Industry" by the China Society of Automotive Engineers at this year's edition of the Congress of Intelligent and Connected Vehicles Technology (CICV 2023). The award recognises stalwarts and entrepreneurs within the greater Chinese automotive industry, and is sponsored by the Chinese Society of Automotive Engineers. It is named after Rao Bin, an important founder of the Chine
Jun 6, 2023
The 2023 Honda CR-V has begin closing the gap to the Haval H6 in Thailand's C-SUV sales for the month of April 2023, garnering 446 units sold to the H6's 401 cars moved. Autolife's sales data points towards Honda gaining ground after falling behind its Chinese rival in Q1 2023. Despite regaining the top spot for the month, there's still work to be done as the year-to-date lead still goes to Haval with 1,585 H6 sold thus far against the Honda's 654 cars. The Haval H6 is a model that's coming to M
May 24, 2023
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