Great Wall Motor Company Limited is a leading Chinese automotive manufacturer based in Baoding, Hebei Province. The company specializes in the design, development and production of sport-utility vehicles (SUVs), pickup trucks and electric vehicles. Its portfolio includes the Haval brand of SUVs, the WEY luxury SUV line, the Tank series of off-road vehicles and the ORA electric vehicle brand. Great Wall Motor’s vertical integration spans steel stamping, welding, painting and final assembly, allowing the company to maintain control over key production processes and quality standards.
Founded in 1984 as the Baoding Great Wall Foundry Factory, the company adopted the name Great Wall Motor in 1996 to reflect its automotive ambitions. It completed its initial public offering on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2003, marking its transition from a regional vehicle assembler to a national automaker. Over the years, Great Wall Motor has invested heavily in research and development, opening multiple R&D centers in China as well as design studios in Italy and Japan to enhance its product styling and technological capabilities.
Great Wall Motor serves the Chinese domestic market and has established a significant export footprint, shipping vehicles to more than 60 countries across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, South America and Eastern Europe. The company has also pursued localized manufacturing and assembly ventures in key overseas markets, including facilities in Russia and Egypt, to optimize production costs and better meet regional regulatory requirements. Great Wall’s global expansion underscores its commitment to becoming one of the world’s top ten automakers.
Leadership at Great Wall Motor is headed by Wei Jianjun, the company’s founder and chairman. Under his guidance, Great Wall has prioritized the development of new energy vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems and smart connectivity features. The company continues to pursue strategic partnerships for electric and autonomous driving technologies while scaling up its global dealer network and manufacturing capabilities.
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