Geely will develop and sell premium smartphones
Zhejiang Geely Holding (ZGH or commonly known as Geely) founder and chairman Eric Li (Li Shufu) has launched a new company that will develop and sell premium smart devices, including smartphones, to …
Geely unveils E-Energee battery swapping service; to have 5,000 battery swap stations in China by 2025
Geely Holding subsidiary, Geely Technology Group has unveiled its battery swapping service at the 2021 Wuzhen Internet Conference. Called E-Energee, the battery swapping service enables drivers of electric vehicles to exchange their …
Wireless charging for EVs – is it coming soon?
A few years ago, inductive wireless charging was being touted as the next big thing in juicing up an electric vehicle (EV). With no cables - or plug types - to contend …
Can EV batteries be charged to full as fast as a normal refuelling process? Not likely, says CEVT expert
The battery on your electric vehicle (EV) is almost empty, but there's a station up the road. You roll up to it, park and get out of the car, tap to secure …
Volocopter Chengdu Technology – air mobility JV formed via Volocopter and Geely subsidiary Aerofugia
German air taxi developer Volocopter has formed a joint venture with Geely subsidiary Aerofugia to bring urban air mobility to China within the next five years, Volocopter said in a statement. Named …
2021 MG ZS facelift launched in Indonesia – fr RM79k
MG Motor has officially launched the new ZS B-segment SUV in Indonesia. Three trims are available, starting with the entry-level Activate (269.8 million Rupiah; RM79k), Ignite (289.8 million Rupiah; RM85k) and Magnify …
SPIED: JMC Vigus Pro sighted in Malaysia – Chinese pick-up to be sold by Tan Chong’s Angka-Tan business
Another Chinese brand looks set to enter the Malaysian market, as indicated by the sighting of this test mule. Reader Yeoh ChinHann spotted the taped-up pick-up on making its way on the …
Zeekr Power EV charging sub-brand debuts in China – charging at up to 360 kW; available in 50 cities in 2022
Zeekr announced the debut of its EV charging sub-brand, Zeekr Power at the 2021 Chengdu Motor Show, which is aimed at forming a new network of large charging stations with multiple functions. …
Chery QQ Ice Cream official images revealed – 27 PS city car competes against Wuling Hongguang Mini EV
These are the first official images of the new Chery QQ Ice Cream, which is a mini electric vehicle that is set to compete against the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV that went …
Chery set for return to Indonesian market in Q4 2021; 3S dealer network to be joined by local assembly
Chery Tiggo 7 at the 2016 Beijing Motor Show Chinese brand Chery will be making its re-entry into the Indonesian market in the fourth quarter of this year, Chery Motors marketing director …
GWM Ora Good Cat EV launching in Thailand in Oct
Great Wall Motors (GWM) will be launching the Ora Good Cat electric car in Thailand next month. According to Headlightmag, the cute EV will be a CBU import from China. By the …
Geely Emgrand L teased – Emgrand GL with new face
Having stuck with its "Expanding Cosmos" design language for more than half a decade, Geely has decided to dramatically overhaul its lineup with a radical new face, which debuted on the Vision …
China carmakers excel in Euro NCAP crash safety test
Lynk & Co and Nio have proved that China-made cars are truly capable of competing at the world level. This follows the top ratings the Lynk & Co 01 and Nio ES8 …
Geely acquires 1.51% stake in ECARX for USD50 mil
Geely Auto has announced a strategic investment deal worth USD50 million (RM208 million) to acquire a stake of approximately 1.51% in ECARX. The move will see both companies work even more closely …
Ex-Bentley design director Stefan Sielaff appointed as Geely’s VP of global design, succeeds Peter Horbury
It's official. Stefan Sielaff has assumed the role of Geely Auto Group's vice president of global design. Sielaff succeeds Peter Horbury, who will go on to be the senior vice president of …
2021 Geely Emgrand – B-seg sedan launched in China
Geely has officially launched the Emgrand B-segment sedan in China, following its public debut at the Chengdu Auto Show. The fourth-generation sedan now sits on the automaker's BMA platform (same as the …
Geely Boyue X debuts with new Vision Starburst fascia
The Geely Boyue X has just been unveiled at the Chengdu Auto Show, and it builds on the Boyue Pro model that was introduced over two years ago. The bulk of it …
Geely’s Zeekr EV brand secures USD500 mil in funding
Zeekr, which is a premium electric vehicle brand under Geely, has announced strategic partnerships with five companies that will see them invest a total of USD 500 million (around RM2.086 billion) in …
Mazda holds 47.5% in restructured China joint venture
Mazda, Changan Automobile and China FAW Corporation (FAW) have released a joint statement announcing that the three companies have agreed to form a new joint venture. Through this joint venture, FAW will …
Great Wall acquires Daimler factory in Brazil to expand its global network, aims to sell 4 million cars by 2025
Great Wall Motor (GWM) and Daimler have inked an agreement that will see the Chinese automaker acquiring Daimler's factory in Iracemapolis, Brazil. The deal will see the ownership of the Iracemapolis factory's …
