Get to know us: Our History, Values, and Vision

1997

GWM pickups were first exported to the Middle East. For the next 26 years, GWM ranked first in cumulative export volume of pickups and SUVs in the Chinese market.

2002

GWM pickups began to be exported to Central and South America, consolidating as a popular option in international markets.

2003

GWM became the first private Chinese automotive company to be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, succeeding in being listed in “H” shares.

2005

KD assembly business was started abroad, marking the beginning of the "International Ecological Development" strategy.

2006

HAVAL vehicles began selling in Italy, setting an export record for independent Chinese brands in the European Union.

2011

The GWM HAVAL H6, an intelligent urban SUV, was launched with great success, paving the way for being considered a "National Vehicle".

2013-2014

HAVAL subsidiaries were established in Australia, Eurasia and South Africa, and construction of a plant in Eurasia began, consolidating a complete production chain abroad.

2015-2019

The HAVAL brand was introduced in the markets of Australia, South Africa, Eurasia, Chile, Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, among others.

2019

“Be a leader in China and compete globally”: Cumulative global sales of HAVAL SUVs will exceed 5 million units.

2020

The company acquired the Rayong Plant in Thailand.

2021

The company officially launched the GWM brand, becoming the first wholly-owned Chinese auto brand to enter the Thai market. It also introduced the world’s first solar-storage-charging integrated supercharging station and built a charging service network covering 85% of Thailand’s public infrastructure.

2023

SVOLT Energy established operations in Thailand, launching the first local EV assembly project.

2024

The locally produced all-electric ORA GOOD CAT rolled off the line, becoming the first Chinese-brand EV in Thailand with complete new energy production capabilities.

December, 2025

The GWM ORA 5 has been named “2025 Design of the Year” by the London Design Awards— the first production car ever to win this title.

June, 2025

GWM was ranked #20 on the 2025 Google x Kantar BrandZ Top 50 Chinese Global Brand Builders list.

February, 2024

GWM ORA 03 wins double championship in the European Green NCAP.

January, 2024

In the 2023 Big Data Global Automotive Patent Ranking, GWM Group ranked first among Chinese automakers for the third consecutive year in the number of technology patents, grants, and patents in the new energy vehicle field. Furthermore, it led in smart technology patents.

January, 2024

GWM has been recognized in the "Pioneering Brands" category of the Forbes China Globalization Innovators Selection TOP 30 awards. With dedication and hard work, GWM reaffirms its commitment to leading the way in globalization.

December, 2023

GWM Power's engine and hybrid systems technology was recognized with the "China Heart" award as one of the Top 10 in 2023.

August, 2023

The GWM TANK 300 was awarded the China Design Gold Award at its 24th edition.

June, 2023

GWM was ranked among the top 50 global Chinese manufacturers of 2023, according to Google and Kantar BrandZ.

Febrero,2023

GWM ORA 03 obtained the ANCAP 5-star safety certification.

December, 2022

The GWM TANK 300 has a five-star ANCAP safety certification.