2024-05-28 18:32
Automotive
Alex Lowe

GWM to close European HQ

Chinese car manufacturer, Great Wall Motors has plans to close is European HQ, which is located in Munich, Germany, The company has around 100 employees in the area, but crucially GWM does not plan to stop selling cars in Europe. Great Wall Motors has been expanding into Europe over the last few years, with GWM Ora and GWM Wey entering many countries. However, as German magazine, Manager Magazin revealed, the company has plans to close its HQ and lay off the employees. This closure will take place at the end of August 2024.

However, with GWM closing its HQ in Europe, this does not mean the company is going to suddenly pull out of the region. Countries where GWM sells cars will continue to be served, but any expansion into additional regions has been canceled. GWM Ora sells the 03, formally the Funky Cat in the UK, Germany, Ireland, Sweden and Israel. However, the company did have plans to expand into Austria and Switerzland which have now been scraped. Instead the managing of Europe will now be handled from China directly.

GWM Ora renamed the Funky Cat recently, which is now the GWM Ora 03 and the Wey Coffee has been renamed as the GWM Wey 05. These changes were made so shortly after the cars were initially inroduced.

Source: Manager Magazin

Alex Lowe

Alex Lowe is the owner and editor of the interface and started the website in 2013. He publishes the majority of the content on the website, hosts the three podcasts and the runs the YouTube channels. Alex has a professional background in computer networking, FWA and WiFi.

Other Posts

Genesis reveals new dog accessory concept, perfect for pooch pampering
Genesis introduces the Genesis dog accessory for the GV70 electric SUV, designed to cater to your pet's needs during travel.
BYD Dolphin starts at £25,490 in the UK, on sale soon
New BYD EV to go on sale this summer, prices from £25,490
New refreshed Genesis GV60 now on sale in South Korea
Refreshed Genesis GV60 debuts in South Korea, on sale now
Tesla Model 3
Tesla updates the Model 3 with more range and an indicator stalk
Tesla Model 3 has been given some minor improvements since its "Highland" refresh with new front camera, larger batteries and an indicator stalk