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Business Wire
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Winning with a Mass-Produced Vehicle, GWM Redefines Off-Road Culture
AKSU CITY, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At the 2025 Taklimakan Rally in China, GWM made a powerful impact with its 'All-Terrain Team,' comprising the GWM HAVAL, GWM TANK, and GWM POER vehicle series. The team clinched dual championships in both the T2.E Production New Energy category and the T2.1 Production Gasoline category, showcasing the unique off-road advantages of PHEV models and emerging as the event's biggest winner. Driver Yao Weiqiang embodied true off-road spirit in Stage SS2, stopping to help a stranded team despite the time loss. Thanks to his skill and the vehicle's performance, he still finished first. 'At the Taklimakan Rally, you can lose the race, but never your integrity,' he said. During Stage SS5 at the Moyu Hongbaishan segment, the GWM POER V6 team stopped to tow a disabled rally car for 60 kilometers to the finish line. The GWM HAVAL MENGLONG team also assisted trapped vehicles, fully demonstrating the rally's core principle: 'Safety first, competition second.' The GWM team at the Taklimakan Rally embodies off-road heritage, led by 71-year-old veteran Liang Yuxiang, competing for the tenth consecutive year in the No. 223 GWM TANK 500 Hi4-Z. Despite the years, his passion remains strong. 'The Taklimakan Rally makes me feel younger every year,' he says. In the T2.1 Production Gasoline category, the father-son duo of He Zijian and He Wei delivered an exceptional performance, winning three stage championships. The mother-daughter duo Sun Xiangyan and Ma Xin from the GWM HAVAL team tackled tough desert stages in the H9 diesel, breaking gender stereotypes and showing that off-roading is for everyone. Their determination showcased the strength women bring to the sport. GWM's presence at the Taklimakan Rally highlights not just technical strength, but a commitment to responsible off-road culture—emphasizing nature, sustainability, and teamwork. Its 'General Internal Combustion Strategy,' covering gasoline, diesel, and hybrid powertrains, reflects global adaptability. As V6 POER driver Zhang Ya said, 'In the desert, your vehicle is your lifeline. GWM's reliability lets us focus on the journey.' GWM's journey through the Taklimakan Rally is a redefinition of what it means to "conquer." It is not about dominating nature, but about mastering oneself—with courage, technical reliability, team cohesion, and cultural continuity.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Winning with a Mass-Produced Vehicle, GWM Redefines Off-Road Culture
AKSU CITY, China, June 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At the 2025 Taklimakan Rally in China, GWM made a powerful impact with its "All-Terrain Team," comprising the GWM HAVAL, GWM TANK, and GWM POER vehicle series. The team clinched dual championships in both the T2.E Production New Energy category and the T2.1 Production Gasoline category, showcasing the unique off-road advantages of PHEV models and emerging as the event's biggest winner. Driver Yao Weiqiang embodied true off-road spirit in Stage SS2, stopping to help a stranded team despite the time loss. Thanks to his skill and the vehicle's performance, he still finished first. "At the Taklimakan Rally, you can lose the race, but never your integrity," he said. During Stage SS5 at the Moyu Hongbaishan segment, the GWM POER V6 team stopped to tow a disabled rally car for 60 kilometers to the finish line. The GWM HAVAL MENGLONG team also assisted trapped vehicles, fully demonstrating the rally's core principle: "Safety first, competition second." The GWM team at the Taklimakan Rally embodies off-road heritage, led by 71-year-old veteran Liang Yuxiang, competing for the tenth consecutive year in the No. 223 GWM TANK 500 Hi4-Z. Despite the years, his passion remains strong. "The Taklimakan Rally makes me feel younger every year," he says. In the T2.1 Production Gasoline category, the father-son duo of He Zijian and He Wei delivered an exceptional performance, winning three stage championships. The mother-daughter duo Sun Xiangyan and Ma Xin from the GWM HAVAL team tackled tough desert stages in the H9 diesel, breaking gender stereotypes and showing that off-roading is for everyone. Their determination showcased the strength women bring to the sport. GWM's presence at the Taklimakan Rally highlights not just technical strength, but a commitment to responsible off-road culture—emphasizing nature, sustainability, and teamwork. Its "General Internal Combustion Strategy," covering gasoline, diesel, and hybrid powertrains, reflects global adaptability. As V6 POER driver Zhang Ya said, "In the desert, your vehicle is your lifeline. GWM's reliability lets us focus on the journey." GWM's journey through the Taklimakan Rally is a redefinition of what it means to "conquer." It is not about dominating nature, but about mastering oneself—with courage, technical reliability, team cohesion, and cultural continuity. View source version on Contacts Carol Wang, globalmarketing@ Sign in to access your portfolio
The Sun
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Conquering the Desert: GWM's Off-Road Fleet Dominates China's Largest Rally
XINJIANG, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 June 2025 - As engines roared across the vast desert skies, the 2025 Taklimakan Rally—dubbed the 'Asian Dakar'—roared to life in China's largest desert. This FIA-certified premier event stretches 4,500 kilometers across Xinjiang, including 2,350 kilometers of grueling special stages through the infamous 'Sea of Death,' Gobi deserts, and dramatic Yardang landforms—terrain long revered as the ultimate test of man and machine. Marking its boldest return yet, GWM enters the fray with its complete lineup of mass-produced vehicles, unshaken by the challenges that lie ahead. Early Dominance Proves Production-Level Excellence GWM has already made a powerful impression, with its unmodified production vehicles dominating key categories. In the T2.1 fuel class, the HAVAL H9 diesel—equipped with a factory-spec 2.4T engine and triple-locking differential—has claimed multiple stage victories, including the punishing SS5 stretch across Moyu's Red and White Mountains. Its confident navigation of shifting dunes and rugged Gobi terrain highlights the brand's expertise in diesel technology and all-terrain engineering. In the hybrid T2E category, the GWM TANK 300 Hi4-T has emerged as a standout contender. Drivers Yao Weiqiang and Zhou Renbin clinched stage wins in SS2, SS6, and SS7, powered by the model's stock Hi4-T system—a 2.0T engine paired with a P2 motor and 9HAT transmission. The setup's seamless torque delivery and rapid responsiveness in intense sandstorms and steep dune climbs reinforce GWM's new energy off-road platform as both powerful and efficient. Stock Cars, Extreme Terrain: GWM's Factory Off-Roaders Hold Their Ground The Taklimakan Rally, recognized globally as a proving ground for endurance, draws elite teams with its unforgiving terrain and rigorous FIA standards. For GWM, the event is more than a competition—it's a bold assertion of technological independence. The brand's three flagship lines—HAVAL, GWM TANK, and POER—are all in the spotlight. Every participating vehicle, from the HAVAL MENGLONG (gasoline) and HAVAL H9 (diesel) to the GWM TANK300 Hi4-T, GWM TANK400 Hi4-T, GWM TANK500 Hi4-Z, and the POER V6, runs with factory-standard engines and transmissions, modified only for safety. No race-tuned upgrades, no compromises—what conquers the desert is exactly what customers can drive off the lot. Built to Last: GWM's Factory Engineering Faces the Desert Head-On 'We chose to compete in the T2 production class to further validate our production vehicles under extreme conditions,' said GWM CTO Nicole Wu. 'Our goal is to bring the same models designed for our users into the heart of the Taklimakan Rally.' Throughout the grueling 4,500-kilometer course, every component faces relentless testing—each shock absorbed by the suspension, every spike in engine temperature, every grain of sand in the drivetrain becomes proof of GWM's 'Intelligent Off-Road' capability. As the rally continues, GWM's message is unmistakable: reliability isn't engineered in laboratories—it's forged in the field. By pushing production vehicles through some of the planet's harshest terrain, GWM is redefining what 'Made in China' means—one sand-covered, stage-winning machine at a time. Hashtag: #GWM The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Arabian Post
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Arabian Post
GWM's Mass-Produced Off-Road Fleet Takes on China's Largest Desert Rally
GWM's Mass-Produced Off-Road Fleet Takes on China's Largest Desert Rally XINJIANG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 June 2025 – As engines roared across the vast desert skies, the 2025 Taklimakan Rally—dubbed the 'Asian Dakar'—roared to life in China's largest desert. This FIA-certified premier event stretches 4,500 kilometers across Xinjiang, including 2,350 kilometers of grueling special stages through the infamous 'Sea of Death,' Gobi deserts, and dramatic Yardang landforms—terrain long revered as the ultimate test of man and machine. Marking its boldest return yet, GWM enters the fray with its complete lineup of mass-produced vehicles, unshaken by the challenges that lie ahead. Early Dominance Proves Production-Level Excellence GWM has already made a powerful impression, with its unmodified production vehicles dominating key categories. In the T2.1 fuel class, the HAVAL H9 diesel—equipped with a factory-spec 2.4T engine and triple-locking differential—has claimed multiple stage victories, including the punishing SS5 stretch across Moyu's Red and White Mountains. Its confident navigation of shifting dunes and rugged Gobi terrain highlights the brand's expertise in diesel technology and all-terrain engineering. ADVERTISEMENT In the hybrid T2E category, the GWM TANK 300 Hi4-T has emerged as a standout contender. Drivers Yao Weiqiang and Zhou Renbin clinched stage wins in SS2, SS6, and SS7, powered by the model's stock Hi4-T system—a 2.0T engine paired with a P2 motor and 9HAT transmission. The setup's seamless torque delivery and rapid responsiveness in intense sandstorms and steep dune climbs reinforce GWM's new energy off-road platform as both powerful and efficient. Stock Cars, Extreme Terrain: GWM's Factory Off-Roaders Hold Their Ground The Taklimakan Rally, recognized globally as a proving ground for endurance, draws elite teams with its unforgiving terrain and rigorous FIA standards. For GWM, the event is more than a competition—it's a bold assertion of technological independence. The brand's three flagship lines—HAVAL, GWM TANK, and POER—are all in the spotlight. Every participating vehicle, from the HAVAL MENGLONG (gasoline) and HAVAL H9 (diesel) to the GWM TANK300 Hi4-T, GWM TANK400 Hi4-T, GWM TANK500 Hi4-Z, and the POER V6, runs with factory-standard engines and transmissions, modified only for safety. No race-tuned upgrades, no compromises—what conquers the desert is exactly what customers can drive off the lot. Built to Last: GWM's Factory Engineering Faces the Desert Head-On 'We chose to compete in the T2 production class to further validate our production vehicles under extreme conditions,' said GWM CTO Nicole Wu. 'Our goal is to bring the same models designed for our users into the heart of the Taklimakan Rally.' Throughout the grueling 4,500-kilometer course, every component faces relentless testing—each shock absorbed by the suspension, every spike in engine temperature, every grain of sand in the drivetrain becomes proof of GWM's 'Intelligent Off-Road' capability. As the rally continues, GWM's message is unmistakable: reliability isn't engineered in laboratories—it's forged in the field. By pushing production vehicles through some of the planet's harshest terrain, GWM is redefining what 'Made in China' means—one sand-covered, stage-winning machine at a time. Hashtag: #GWM The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
GWM's Mass-Produced Off-Road Fleet Takes on China's Largest Desert Rally
XINJIANG, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 June 2025 - As engines roared across the vast desert skies, the 2025 Taklimakan Rally—dubbed the 'Asian Dakar'—roared to life in China's largest desert. This FIA-certified premier event stretches 4,500 kilometers across Xinjiang, including 2,350 kilometers of grueling special stages through the infamous 'Sea of Death,' Gobi deserts, and dramatic Yardang landforms—terrain long revered as the ultimate test of man and machine. Marking its boldest return yet, GWM enters the fray with its complete lineup of mass-produced vehicles, unshaken by the challenges that lie ahead. Early Dominance Proves Production-Level Excellence GWM has already made a powerful impression, with its unmodified production vehicles dominating key categories. In the T2.1 fuel class, the HAVAL H9 diesel—equipped with a factory-spec 2.4T engine and triple-locking differential—has claimed multiple stage victories, including the punishing SS5 stretch across Moyu's Red and White Mountains. Its confident navigation of shifting dunes and rugged Gobi terrain highlights the brand's expertise in diesel technology and all-terrain engineering. In the hybrid T2E category, the GWM TANK 300 Hi4-T has emerged as a standout contender. Drivers Yao Weiqiang and Zhou Renbin clinched stage wins in SS2, SS6, and SS7, powered by the model's stock Hi4-T system—a 2.0T engine paired with a P2 motor and 9HAT transmission. The setup's seamless torque delivery and rapid responsiveness in intense sandstorms and steep dune climbs reinforce GWM's new energy off-road platform as both powerful and efficient. Stock Cars, Extreme Terrain: GWM's Factory Off-Roaders Hold Their Ground The Taklimakan Rally, recognized globally as a proving ground for endurance, draws elite teams with its unforgiving terrain and rigorous FIA standards. For GWM, the event is more than a competition—it's a bold assertion of technological independence. The brand's three flagship lines—HAVAL, GWM TANK, and POER—are all in the spotlight. Every participating vehicle, from the HAVAL MENGLONG (gasoline) and HAVAL H9 (diesel) to the GWM TANK300 Hi4-T, GWM TANK400 Hi4-T, GWM TANK500 Hi4-Z, and the POER V6, runs with factory-standard engines and transmissions, modified only for safety. No race-tuned upgrades, no compromises—what conquers the desert is exactly what customers can drive off the lot. Built to Last: GWM's Factory Engineering Faces the Desert Head-On 'We chose to compete in the T2 production class to further validate our production vehicles under extreme conditions,' said GWM CTO Nicole Wu. 'Our goal is to bring the same models designed for our users into the heart of the Taklimakan Rally.' Throughout the grueling 4,500-kilometer course, every component faces relentless testing—each shock absorbed by the suspension, every spike in engine temperature, every grain of sand in the drivetrain becomes proof of GWM's 'Intelligent Off-Road' capability. As the rally continues, GWM's message is unmistakable: reliability isn't engineered in laboratories—it's forged in the field. By pushing production vehicles through some of the planet's harshest terrain, GWM is redefining what 'Made in China' means—one sand-covered, stage-winning machine at a time.
