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Great Wall Motor started in 1984 by modifying vehicles in China. Here is the story of its beacon tower badge, the 2025 switch to GWM, and the pickups and SUVs that made its name.
Great Wall Motor started in 1984 by modifying vehicles in China. Here is the story of its beacon tower badge, the 2025 switch to GWM, and the pickups and SUVs that made its name.
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