GWM has a knack for coming up with quirky car names. From the same company that brought the world the Wingle, the Cool Bear, the King Kong Cannon, the Florid, and the Big Dog comes this: the Ora Good Cat. Only, it’s no longer the Good Cat; it’s the Funky Cat. No, scratch that. It’s now known as the Ora 03. Ultimately, credit goes to the Chinese brand’s global ambitions for the very sensible name change, all of which happened in the last five years or so. Whatever you decide calling it—Good, Funky, or otherwise, the product is a cutesy, retro-styled compact hatchback that’s full of design flair, but saddled by forgettable dynamics and an overprotective ADAS system.

GWM Philippines, under the distributorship of Luxuriant Automotive Group, Inc. (LAGI), expands its line-up with the introduction of its first EV for the Philippine market, the public launch of the Tank 300, and the preview three all-new vehicles at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS).

Three electrified vehicles will be launched by Luxuriant Automotive Group, Inc. (LAGI), the exclusive distributor of Great Wall Motor at the upcoming Manila International Auto Show in April. The list includes one battery electric vehicle and possibly two plug-in hybrids.

Great Wall Motor is finalizing plans to set up a new battery pack assembly plant in Thailand, where it will start making a compact EV by next year.