GM will replace faulty Chevrolet Silverado V8s in Australia
General Motors has confirmed it's voluntarily recalling
Chevrolet Silverado 1500s
powered by its 'L87' V8 due to a defect that has resulted in engine failures, with 9451 vehicles impacted in Australia.
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7NEWS
2 days ago
- 7NEWS
From GM to GWM: Ora EV switching to factory that used to build Holdens
The GWM Ora will be the first vehicle sold by the Chinese automaker in Australia to be sourced from Thailand. The Rayong plant in Thailand – which previously produced the Holden Colorado and Trailblazer for our market, before General Motors sold to GWM in 2020 – currently manufactures not only the Ora electric hatch, but also the Haval H6 mid-size SUV and Tank 300 off-road SUV. However, only the GWM Ora has been confirmed to be switching to Thai sourcing for the Australian market. The company confirmed the move after the Ora appeared in Australian Government certification documents with a different Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. A GWM Australia spokesperson confirmed the move is due to the Thai plant having production capacity available, and placing a greater focus on right-hand drive production. The Thai market is right-hand drive like ours, though GWM also builds left-hand drive vehicles at the Rayong plant for Brazil. GWM upgraded the plant and started production there in 2021, and it has capacity to produce 80,000 vehicles annually. The Ora entered production there in 2024. It's not the only Chinese automaker to establish a production facility in Thailand, with BYD, MG and GAC also producing vehicles there. However, none of these auto manufacturers export Thai-built vehicles to our market. Thai-built Oras are expected to arrive in Australia during the third quarter (July to September) of 2025, and the switch in production could correspond with updates for the small electric hatch – though GWM is staying mum for now on any potential pricing or specification changes. That includes whether the lineup will be adjusted, though the approval documents list Lux, Ultra and GT variants. Currently, the Ora lineup comprises Standard Range, Extended Range, and Extended Range GT variants. The first two feature the same level of specification, but differ in terms of battery size. There was previously an Ultra variant, which built on the Extended Range with some additional niceties like heated, ventilated and massaging front seats and a panoramic sunroof, but it was axed for 2024. Given Australia has a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Thailand, as it does with China, pricing won't necessarily be affected simply by the change in production sourcing. However, the updated 2025 Ora revealed in China – pictured above – features some specification upgrades, including a larger new 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system replacing the old 10.25-inch unit. The gear shifter has been moved to the steering column, and there's also a revised centre console. The updated Ora also brings vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging capability, allowing electrical appliances to be powered by the vehicle's battery. While the Ora is outsold by its key rivals, GWM Australia has said it's not looking to walk away from the model. To the end of May, GWM has sold 271 Oras in Australia this year, against 2017 MG 4s and 776 BYD Dolphins. While MG and BYD also offer a wide range of EVs in Australia and even more in China, GWM has a much smaller reserve of EVs to tap as the company has chosen to put a greater focus on hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. All of GWM's EVs fall under the Ora brand, and just one of these – the Good Cat, varyingly known as the 03 and Funky Cat in other markets – is sold here as simply the GWM Ora. Notably, the Ora brand has no SUVs despite significant and growing demand for this body style worldwide. Besides the Good Cat, GWM also has the retro Ballet Cat hatchback and the Lightning Cat sedan.
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- The Advertiser
From GM to GWM: Ora EV switching to factory that used to build Holdens
The GWM Ora will be the first vehicle sold by the Chinese automaker in Australia to be sourced from Thailand. The Rayong plant in Thailand – which previously produced the Holden Colorado and Trailblazer for our market, before General Motors sold to GWM in 2020 – currently manufactures not only the Ora electric hatch, but also the Haval H6 mid-size SUV and Tank 300 off-road SUV. However, only the GWM Ora has been confirmed to be switching to Thai sourcing for the Australian market. The company confirmed the move after the Ora appeared in Australian Government certification documents with a different Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. A GWM Australia spokesperson confirmed the move is due to the Thai plant having production capacity available, and placing a greater focus on right-hand drive production. The Thai market is right-hand drive like ours, though GWM also builds left-hand drive vehicles at the Rayong plant for Brazil. GWM upgraded the plant and started production there in 2021, and it has capacity to produce 80,000 vehicles annually. The Ora entered production there in 2024. It's not the only Chinese automaker to establish a production facility in Thailand, with BYD, MG and GAC also producing vehicles there. However, none of these auto manufacturers export Thai-built vehicles to our market. Thai-built Oras are expected to arrive in Australia during the third quarter (July to September) of 2025, and the switch in production could correspond with updates for the small electric hatch – though GWM is staying mum for now on any potential pricing or specification changes. That includes whether the lineup will be adjusted, though the approval documents list Lux, Ultra and GT variants. Currently, the Ora lineup comprises Standard Range, Extended Range, and Extended Range GT variants. The first two feature the same level of specification, but differ in terms of battery size. There was previously an Ultra variant, which built on the Extended Range with some additional niceties like heated, ventilated and massaging front seats and a panoramic sunroof, but it was axed for 2024. Given Australia has a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Thailand, as it does with China, pricing won't necessarily be affected simply by the change in production sourcing. However, the updated 2025 Ora revealed in China – pictured above – features some specification upgrades, including a larger new 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system replacing the old 10.25-inch unit. The gear shifter has been moved to the steering column, and there's also a revised centre console. The updated Ora also brings vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging capability, allowing electrical appliances to be powered by the vehicle's battery. While the Ora is outsold by its key rivals, GWM Australia has said it's not looking to walk away from the model. To the end of May, GWM has sold 271 Oras in Australia this year, against 2017 MG 4s and 776 BYD Dolphins. While MG and BYD also offer a wide range of EVs in Australia and even more in China, GWM has a much smaller reserve of EVs to tap as the company has chosen to put a greater focus on hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. All of GWM's EVs fall under the Ora brand, and just one of these – the Good Cat, varyingly known as the 03 and Funky Cat in other markets – is sold here as simply the GWM Ora. Notably, the Ora brand has no SUVs despite significant and growing demand for this body style worldwide. Besides the Good Cat, GWM also has the retro Ballet Cat hatchback and the Lightning Cat sedan. MORE: Everything GWM Ora Content originally sourced from: The GWM Ora will be the first vehicle sold by the Chinese automaker in Australia to be sourced from Thailand. The Rayong plant in Thailand – which previously produced the Holden Colorado and Trailblazer for our market, before General Motors sold to GWM in 2020 – currently manufactures not only the Ora electric hatch, but also the Haval H6 mid-size SUV and Tank 300 off-road SUV. However, only the GWM Ora has been confirmed to be switching to Thai sourcing for the Australian market. The company confirmed the move after the Ora appeared in Australian Government certification documents with a different Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. A GWM Australia spokesperson confirmed the move is due to the Thai plant having production capacity available, and placing a greater focus on right-hand drive production. The Thai market is right-hand drive like ours, though GWM also builds left-hand drive vehicles at the Rayong plant for Brazil. GWM upgraded the plant and started production there in 2021, and it has capacity to produce 80,000 vehicles annually. The Ora entered production there in 2024. It's not the only Chinese automaker to establish a production facility in Thailand, with BYD, MG and GAC also producing vehicles there. However, none of these auto manufacturers export Thai-built vehicles to our market. Thai-built Oras are expected to arrive in Australia during the third quarter (July to September) of 2025, and the switch in production could correspond with updates for the small electric hatch – though GWM is staying mum for now on any potential pricing or specification changes. That includes whether the lineup will be adjusted, though the approval documents list Lux, Ultra and GT variants. Currently, the Ora lineup comprises Standard Range, Extended Range, and Extended Range GT variants. The first two feature the same level of specification, but differ in terms of battery size. There was previously an Ultra variant, which built on the Extended Range with some additional niceties like heated, ventilated and massaging front seats and a panoramic sunroof, but it was axed for 2024. Given Australia has a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Thailand, as it does with China, pricing won't necessarily be affected simply by the change in production sourcing. However, the updated 2025 Ora revealed in China – pictured above – features some specification upgrades, including a larger new 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system replacing the old 10.25-inch unit. The gear shifter has been moved to the steering column, and there's also a revised centre console. The updated Ora also brings vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging capability, allowing electrical appliances to be powered by the vehicle's battery. While the Ora is outsold by its key rivals, GWM Australia has said it's not looking to walk away from the model. To the end of May, GWM has sold 271 Oras in Australia this year, against 2017 MG 4s and 776 BYD Dolphins. While MG and BYD also offer a wide range of EVs in Australia and even more in China, GWM has a much smaller reserve of EVs to tap as the company has chosen to put a greater focus on hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. All of GWM's EVs fall under the Ora brand, and just one of these – the Good Cat, varyingly known as the 03 and Funky Cat in other markets – is sold here as simply the GWM Ora. Notably, the Ora brand has no SUVs despite significant and growing demand for this body style worldwide. Besides the Good Cat, GWM also has the retro Ballet Cat hatchback and the Lightning Cat sedan. MORE: Everything GWM Ora Content originally sourced from: The GWM Ora will be the first vehicle sold by the Chinese automaker in Australia to be sourced from Thailand. The Rayong plant in Thailand – which previously produced the Holden Colorado and Trailblazer for our market, before General Motors sold to GWM in 2020 – currently manufactures not only the Ora electric hatch, but also the Haval H6 mid-size SUV and Tank 300 off-road SUV. However, only the GWM Ora has been confirmed to be switching to Thai sourcing for the Australian market. The company confirmed the move after the Ora appeared in Australian Government certification documents with a different Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. A GWM Australia spokesperson confirmed the move is due to the Thai plant having production capacity available, and placing a greater focus on right-hand drive production. The Thai market is right-hand drive like ours, though GWM also builds left-hand drive vehicles at the Rayong plant for Brazil. GWM upgraded the plant and started production there in 2021, and it has capacity to produce 80,000 vehicles annually. The Ora entered production there in 2024. It's not the only Chinese automaker to establish a production facility in Thailand, with BYD, MG and GAC also producing vehicles there. However, none of these auto manufacturers export Thai-built vehicles to our market. Thai-built Oras are expected to arrive in Australia during the third quarter (July to September) of 2025, and the switch in production could correspond with updates for the small electric hatch – though GWM is staying mum for now on any potential pricing or specification changes. That includes whether the lineup will be adjusted, though the approval documents list Lux, Ultra and GT variants. Currently, the Ora lineup comprises Standard Range, Extended Range, and Extended Range GT variants. The first two feature the same level of specification, but differ in terms of battery size. There was previously an Ultra variant, which built on the Extended Range with some additional niceties like heated, ventilated and massaging front seats and a panoramic sunroof, but it was axed for 2024. Given Australia has a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Thailand, as it does with China, pricing won't necessarily be affected simply by the change in production sourcing. However, the updated 2025 Ora revealed in China – pictured above – features some specification upgrades, including a larger new 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system replacing the old 10.25-inch unit. The gear shifter has been moved to the steering column, and there's also a revised centre console. The updated Ora also brings vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging capability, allowing electrical appliances to be powered by the vehicle's battery. While the Ora is outsold by its key rivals, GWM Australia has said it's not looking to walk away from the model. To the end of May, GWM has sold 271 Oras in Australia this year, against 2017 MG 4s and 776 BYD Dolphins. While MG and BYD also offer a wide range of EVs in Australia and even more in China, GWM has a much smaller reserve of EVs to tap as the company has chosen to put a greater focus on hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. All of GWM's EVs fall under the Ora brand, and just one of these – the Good Cat, varyingly known as the 03 and Funky Cat in other markets – is sold here as simply the GWM Ora. Notably, the Ora brand has no SUVs despite significant and growing demand for this body style worldwide. Besides the Good Cat, GWM also has the retro Ballet Cat hatchback and the Lightning Cat sedan. MORE: Everything GWM Ora Content originally sourced from: The GWM Ora will be the first vehicle sold by the Chinese automaker in Australia to be sourced from Thailand. The Rayong plant in Thailand – which previously produced the Holden Colorado and Trailblazer for our market, before General Motors sold to GWM in 2020 – currently manufactures not only the Ora electric hatch, but also the Haval H6 mid-size SUV and Tank 300 off-road SUV. However, only the GWM Ora has been confirmed to be switching to Thai sourcing for the Australian market. The company confirmed the move after the Ora appeared in Australian Government certification documents with a different Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. A GWM Australia spokesperson confirmed the move is due to the Thai plant having production capacity available, and placing a greater focus on right-hand drive production. The Thai market is right-hand drive like ours, though GWM also builds left-hand drive vehicles at the Rayong plant for Brazil. GWM upgraded the plant and started production there in 2021, and it has capacity to produce 80,000 vehicles annually. The Ora entered production there in 2024. It's not the only Chinese automaker to establish a production facility in Thailand, with BYD, MG and GAC also producing vehicles there. However, none of these auto manufacturers export Thai-built vehicles to our market. Thai-built Oras are expected to arrive in Australia during the third quarter (July to September) of 2025, and the switch in production could correspond with updates for the small electric hatch – though GWM is staying mum for now on any potential pricing or specification changes. That includes whether the lineup will be adjusted, though the approval documents list Lux, Ultra and GT variants. Currently, the Ora lineup comprises Standard Range, Extended Range, and Extended Range GT variants. The first two feature the same level of specification, but differ in terms of battery size. There was previously an Ultra variant, which built on the Extended Range with some additional niceties like heated, ventilated and massaging front seats and a panoramic sunroof, but it was axed for 2024. Given Australia has a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Thailand, as it does with China, pricing won't necessarily be affected simply by the change in production sourcing. However, the updated 2025 Ora revealed in China – pictured above – features some specification upgrades, including a larger new 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system replacing the old 10.25-inch unit. The gear shifter has been moved to the steering column, and there's also a revised centre console. The updated Ora also brings vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging capability, allowing electrical appliances to be powered by the vehicle's battery. While the Ora is outsold by its key rivals, GWM Australia has said it's not looking to walk away from the model. To the end of May, GWM has sold 271 Oras in Australia this year, against 2017 MG 4s and 776 BYD Dolphins. While MG and BYD also offer a wide range of EVs in Australia and even more in China, GWM has a much smaller reserve of EVs to tap as the company has chosen to put a greater focus on hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. All of GWM's EVs fall under the Ora brand, and just one of these – the Good Cat, varyingly known as the 03 and Funky Cat in other markets – is sold here as simply the GWM Ora. Notably, the Ora brand has no SUVs despite significant and growing demand for this body style worldwide. Besides the Good Cat, GWM also has the retro Ballet Cat hatchback and the Lightning Cat sedan. MORE: Everything GWM Ora Content originally sourced from:
Daily Telegraph
2 days ago
- Daily Telegraph
GM invests in LMH manganese batteries
Don't miss out on the headlines from Motoring News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Electric cars could become cheaper and more efficient through new technology with Australian minerals at its core. General Motors is leading a charge toward new batteries made with a high proportion of manganese produced in Western Australia's Pilbara region. The tech, which is also being pursued by Ford, promises to reduce dependence on cobalt and nickel supplies increasingly controlled by Chinese firms. MORE: The pros and cons of going electric An employee holds a full-size prototype LMR battery cell at the General Motors Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center. Photo: Steve Fecht for General Motors The carmaker promises to make new Lithium Manganese-Rich (LMR) batteries that match the cost of existing Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries while delivering significantly more range. Which means that, mile for mile, the LMR batteries are cheaper than existing tech. Andy Oury, battery engineer and business planning manager for General Motors in Detroit, told Australian reporters 'this is a big deal'. MORE: China's EV move changes everything Chevrolet's Silverado EV is a rival to conventional V8 petrol models. 'That's going to help us get battery costs that are comparable to LFP with significantly higher energy density,' he said. 'There is hundreds of pounds of weight savings for the same amount of range when you go from LFP to LMR.' GM is working with LG in a joint venture called Ultium Cells to make the tech a reality. MORE: Why China is winning the EV race Ford is also investing in manganese batteries. The brand's chief executive, Jim Farley, recently told US media that difficulties securing lithium and other minerals made battery production a 'hand-to-mouth' proposition. Ford chief financial officer Sherry House told reporters that rare earth materials in China had to go through a difficult export control and administrative process before reaching Wester brands. MORE: 1000km EV batteries around the corner General Motors battery technician Steven Petty Jr. focuses on aligning electrodes on an anode sample for a prototype LMR battery cell in the making. Photo: Steve Fecht for General Motors Kushal Narayanaswamy, director of advanced battery cell engineering for GM, wrote in May that 'LMR is going to make it possible for GM to offer EVs with premium range at considerably lower cost. We can't wait.' Lower prices are just the beginning. While General Motors representatives are reluctant to talk up a tech war with China, EV experts are quick to point out the major upside of LMR batteries. Wired says successful implementation of the tech 'could be a game changer' that would 'circumvent China's stranglehold on intellectual property for EV batteries'. Inside EVs points out that 'China holds a commanding grip on the raw materials that power most electric vehicles sold in the U.S. and around the world', which is why Charged EVs says shifting to manganese-rich battery chemistry could 'provide a way to break China's dominance of the market'. GMC Hummer EV Pickup. Picture: Supplied Australia has an enormous role to play in the pivot to LMH batteries. GM has invested in ASX-listed mining firm Element 25, forging an agreement for the Western Australia-based company to supply enough manganese sulfate to put 1 million electric cars on the road. Madeleine King, Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, announced on Tuesday that Element 25's Butcherbird manganese project in the Pilbara secured $50 million in support through the a loan by the government's Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility. Element 25's Butcherbird manganese project. Image: Element 25 Element 25 managing director Justin Brown said on X that it is a 'pivotal step in the delivery of what is going to be a game-changing project for the company', and a 'key step in our journey to become an end to end, vertically integrated refiner of manganese into high purity battery products for electric vehicle battery manufacturing.' Originally published as GM invests in LMH manganese batteries
