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After seven long years, the first model from the reborn MG brand, the MG6, has finally received a replacement. The Chinese concern with a British badge may have branched out to superminis and SUVs, but […]
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Proton-Geely deal a good example of OBOR initiative
The Proton-Geely partnership is a good example of the One Belt and One Road (OBOR) initiative, according to Zhejiang Geely (ZGH) chairman Li Shufu. In the report by Bernama, Li Shufu said China’s economy is […]
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Chery Exeed TX unveiled in Frankfurt – PHEV version to arrive first; 1.8 l/100 km, 0-100 km/h in six seconds
Chery announced previously it will be introducing a new nameplate for the European market, and a compact SUV will be the first model to lead this effort. Here it is then, the Exeed TX, which […]
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FIRST DRIVE: Geely Boyue – Proton’s first ever SUV
Among the biggest highlights of Geely’s acquisition of Proton was the transfer of the former’s bestselling Boyue to the national carmaker, as the basis of its first ever SUV model. We went to Geely’s headquarters […]
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Chery Tiggo Coupe Concept, new SUV for Frankfurt
We already know that Chery will be unveiling a new global brand and a new compact SUV at this week’s Frankfurt show, but there will be more from the Chinese carmaker at IAA 2017. First, […]
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Geely GC9 commissioned for China’s diplomatic fleet
Fifty brand new units of Geely’s flagship D-segment sedan, the GC9 will be added to China’s diplomatic fleet, serving as official cars for state guests, diplomats and other dignitaries during their visit to the land […]
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Renault-Nissan, Dongfeng form JV for EV development
The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng have announced a new joint venture to co-develop and market electric vehicles in China. Dubbed eGT New Energy Automotive, the new joint venture will leverage on the strengths […]
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Chery to target Europe with new global brand – Frankfurt-bound SUV shows design direction
The larger Chinese carmakers are making a renewed push to go global, and they have mature Western markets in their sights. Geely has established the Lynk & Co brand for that purpose. Chery tried it […]
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Geely not interested in buying Fiat Chrysler – report
Earlier this week, it was reported that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) was about to be bought over by Chinese company Geely. However, Geely executive director Gui Shengyue told Reuters that Geely “(does not) have any […]
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Geely Auto reports 118% increase in revenue, 1H 2017
Zhejiang Geely subsidiary Geely Auto has released its financial report for the first half of 2017, and the company has announced a 118% increase in revenue to 39.42 billion RMB (RM25.36 billion) from the same […]
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Chery to launch new nameplate for Europe – new compact SUV to be its first model, debuts in Frankfurt
Chinese carmaker Chery will begin selling passenger vehicles in Europe within the next few years, but it won’t be doing so under the ‘Chery’ nameplate. Instead, it will introduce a new brand for that purpose, […]
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Geely’s Q1 profit more than doubles with Volvo input
Chinese carmaker Geely has reported solid sales and profit for the first half of 2017. Q1 2017 profit more than doubled, the sharpest jump in eight years, thanks to well-received China domestic models designed with […]
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GIIAS 2017: Wuling Confero MPV is SAIC-GM’s first Indonesian-made product – 1.5L MT, from RM41k
Indonesia’s budget MPV market has a new player other than the new Mitsubishi Xpander. The Wuling Confero is the first fruit of SAIC-GM-Wuling’s Indonesian factory, which started operations in Cikarang last month. The US$700 million […]
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DRIVEN: Geely Boyue – first impressions review of what will be Proton’s first ever SUV, coming in 2018
Geely’s acquisition of Proton was the biggest automotive news story of 2017. It was the culmination of the national carmaker’s government-mandated year-long search for a foreign strategic partner, and brings to a close a series […]
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Geely senior chief engineer praises Proton chassis department, could collaborate on future models
During a presentation to Malaysian media last week, senior chief engineer at Geely’s new Hangzhou Bay research and development centre Li Li praised Proton’s chassis department, saying that the Chinese conglomerate could work with the […]