What is the WEY car brand?
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WEY was established in 2016 as the first Chinese car brand named after its founder's surname, representing China's luxury SUV brand. Its models include the VV5, VV7, P8, and the intelligent luxury SUV VV6. WEY originates from Chinese SUV manufacturer Great Wall Motors. The founder of Great Wall Motors, Wei Jianjun (Jack Wey), serves as the product manager, leading an international R&D team to create China's luxury SUV brand. WEY is derived from the English surname of Great Wall Motors' founder, Wei Jianjun (Jack Wey). Logo meaning: WEY's logo is inspired by the iconic "Baoding Viceroy's Flagpole" in Baoding, China—the birthplace of Great Wall Motors and the hometown of founder Jack Wey. Below it is the English word "POATING" (Baoding), symbolizing the ambition to set the benchmark for China's luxury SUVs. Brand history: November 2016: The WEY brand launch event was held in Guangzhou, marking the birth of China's luxury SUV brand. April 2017: WEY's first SUV was officially named the VV7c/VV7s, and the first nationwide media test-drive event was held. April 2018: The WEY-X, the first pure electric SUV concept car, debuted at the Beijing Auto Show. July 2019: "Intelligent Safety, WEY Care Escort"—the WEY Safety initiative was officially launched. September 2020: At the 2020 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, WEY's Tank 300 made its official debut, with its market launch scheduled for December 2020. May 21, 2021: The "Awakening of Magic, Reborn Anew" WEY Mocha launch event was held in Beijing, introducing the next-generation intelligent vehicle, the WEY Mocha, to the market.