Recent events
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2020
Great Wall Cannon vehicle recall announced
Great Wall Motor filed a recall plan covering 71,319 Great Wall Cannon vehicles manufactured from September 24, 2019, to August 9, 2020, with the recall set to begin on September 1, 2020. The company said the manual did not adequately warn of tow-hook hazards in special-use situations, creating a risk of misuse and possible tow-hook breakage under extreme use. It announced replacement electronic manuals, warning labels, and a free technical service upgrade.
2020
Great Wall Motor wins 2020 Huapu Award
Great Wall Motor received the 2020 China Brand Festival Huapu Award in the “Outstanding Pioneer in Deep Cultivation” category and was named one of the 25 model brands of the year.
2020
Ibeo and Great Wall advance lidar project
Ibeo and Great Wall signed an additional contract for their lidar project, formally starting the project. Ibeo is to provide a lidar system supporting Level 3 autonomous driving.
2020
Great Wall Motor launched three technology platforms
Great Wall Motor launched three technology platforms: Lemon, Tank and Coffee Intelligence.
2020
Coffee Intelligence smart vehicle system brand unveiled
Great Wall Motor unveiled Coffee Intelligence, a smart vehicle system brand covering intelligent cockpits and intelligent driving systems. The article says it will first be applied to a WEY flagship scheduled for release at the end of the year.
2020
Great Wall Motor announces planned production of new powertrains
Great Wall Motor announced that its 4N20-series engines and 9DCT/9HDCT transmissions would enter mass production within the year and be installed in new Great Wall Motor vehicles. The article says the next-generation WEY products would be the first to use the new powertrain.
2020
Great Wall Motor announces new engine and transmission
Great Wall Motor announced its 4N20 engine and 9DCT/9HDCT transmissions, saying they were expected to enter mass production within the year and be fitted to new models, potentially including a new WEY off-road SUV.
2020
Great Wall Motor and Beam Auto sign a framework agreement
Great Wall Motor and Beam Auto signed a framework agreement covering services including research and development, factory construction management, production-process development, and consulting.
2020
Great Wall Motor launches in-cabin life-sign monitoring technology
Great Wall Motor launched a technology that uses millimeter-wave radar to monitor life signs inside a vehicle, including when it is stationary and locked. The article said the 2021 WEY VV6 would be equipped with it.
2020
Great Wall Motor releases occupant vital-sign monitoring technology
Great Wall Motor released vehicle occupant vital-sign monitoring technology and said the first model to feature it would be the 2021 WEY VV6.
2020
Great Wall Motor launches vital-sign monitoring technology
Great Wall Motor held an online launch event on June 8 and introduced vital-sign monitoring technology for vehicles. It said the technology would first be fitted to the upcoming 2021 WEY VV6.
2020
MANN+HUMMEL and Great Wall Motor strategic partnership
MANN+HUMMEL and Great Wall Motor entered a strategic supplier partnership under which MANN+HUMMEL provides automotive filtration solutions and supporting services.
2020
Huawei announces 5G automotive ecosystem with 18 automakers
Huawei announced that it would join with an initial group of 18 automakers to establish a 5G automotive ecosystem, aiming to accelerate commercial use of 5G technology in the automotive industry. The article says Huawei would contribute 5G technology rather than manufacture cars.
2020
Great Wall Cannon off-road pickup launch plan announced
Great Wall Motor announced that the Great Wall Cannon off-road pickup would formally launch in the second quarter of 2020. The article also reported newly disclosed equipment and configuration details.
2020
Great Wall Motor reports 2019 annual results
Great Wall Motor released its 2019 performance report on February 21, reporting revenue of RMB 96.455 billion and net profit of RMB 4.526 billion.
2020
Great Wall Motor plans to acquire GM's India and Thailand plants
GM announced that its Talegaon plant in India and Rayong plant in Thailand would be taken over by Great Wall Motor, with the transaction and final handover planned for completion by the end of 2020.
2020
Great Wall Motor launches a zero-contact car-buying plan
Great Wall Motor introduced a “zero-contact” plan during the epidemic, enabling consumers to consult, view cars, book and order online, and arrange at-home test drives or delivery. The article says its Haval, WEY, Ora and Great Wall Pickup brands would connect the online and offline purchase channels.
2020
Great Wall Motors unveils Haval H9 and GWM R1 at Auto Expo 2020
Great Wall Motors unveiled the Haval H9 SUV and GWM R1 electric car at Auto Expo 2020 in India.
2020
Great Wall Motor announces plan to enter India
Great Wall Motor announced plans to enter the Indian market, including presenting the Haval brand and Great Wall EV at the Delhi International Auto Expo and releasing its India market strategy.
2020
Great Wall Motor completes acquisition of GM’s Talegaon factory
Great Wall Motor completed its acquisition of the Talegaon factory in India from General Motors, according to the article. The excerpt also says the factory will become Great Wall Motor’s second overseas full-process vehicle plant.