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In Pictures: GWM to start production at Bulgaria plant in Q1 2027, targeting 50,000 vehicles a year

A visual look at GWM to start production at Bulgaria plant in Q1 2027, targeting 50,000 vehicles a year.

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In Pictures: GWM to start production at Bulgaria plant in Q1 2027, targeting 50,000 vehicles a year

Rows of new cars parked outside a large automotive factory at sunset.

GWM's Lovech plant will begin assembling the Ora 5 in the first quarter of 2027.

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In Pictures: GWM to start production at Bulgaria plant in Q1 2027, targeting 50,000 vehicles a year

Robotic arms assembling a car body on a modern factory line.

The Bulgarian facility is planned to reach an annual capacity of 50,000 vehicles.

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In Pictures: GWM to start production at Bulgaria plant in Q1 2027, targeting 50,000 vehicles a year

Welder working with sparks flying in an industrial workshop at night.

The project supports GWM's push to localize production within Europe.

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In Pictures: GWM to start production at Bulgaria plant in Q1 2027, targeting 50,000 vehicles a year

Industrial plant viewed through a chain-link fence at sunrise.

The Lovech production base is being developed with Bulgarian Automotive Industry.

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In Pictures: GWM to start production at Bulgaria plant in Q1 2027, targeting 50,000 vehicles a year

Worker in protective gear supervising operations inside a modern factory.

At least 10 new models and variants are planned for Europe over the next two years.

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In Pictures: GWM to start production at Bulgaria plant in Q1 2027, targeting 50,000 vehicles a year

Aerial view of solar panels on the roofs of an industrial building complex.

The plant adds to Bulgaria's growing industrial and manufacturing footprint.

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In Pictures: GWM to start production at Bulgaria plant in Q1 2027, targeting 50,000 vehicles a year

Close-up of an industrial control panel with colored warning buttons and switches.

Production at Lovech is scheduled to start in Q1 2027.

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In Pictures: GWM to start production at Bulgaria plant in Q1 2027, targeting 50,000 vehicles a year

Electric car plugged into a charging station with blurred vehicles behind.

GWM's European lineup will expand beyond the Ora 5 with additional models and variants.

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In Pictures: GWM to start production at Bulgaria plant in Q1 2027, targeting 50,000 vehicles a year

Worker inspecting rows of industrial batteries inside a facility.

The localization drive reflects Chinese automakers' broader European ambitions.

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