Geely to buy stake in Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler
Geely, owner of Volvo and holder of a substantial stake in Proton, is proceeding with the acquisition of a stake in Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler, although the exact amount of the purchase …
China’s BAIC will stop making internal combustion engine vehicles by 2025, going fully electric
Some of us, me included, are still hoping that the internal combustion engine will go on to live a long and prosperous life. But that looks increasing unlikely, as all signs point …
Wey P8 plug-in hybrid SUV unveiled in Guangzhou
Great Wall Motors (GWM) is wading into the luxury SUV market with its Wey brand, and at the Guangzhou Motor Show this week the company unveiled its first plug-in hybrid model, the …
SPIED: NextEV Nio ES8 – EV SUV spotted in Malaysia
Amazing what pops up in our neck of the woods sometimes. This is the NextEV Nio ES8, and it has been spotted in Malaysia. Quite a feat, considering that the offering from …
Geely finalises purchase of flying car maker Terrafugia
The Zhejiang Geely Holding Group has completed the purchase of flying car developer Terrafugia for an undisclosed price, and the Woburn, Massachusetts-based company will remain in the United States, according to Automotive …
BYD e6 electric vehicle shown at IGEM 2017 – 121 hp, 450 Nm, 400 km range, available for fleet buyers only
The 2017 International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) is being held right now at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, and Chinese EV manufacturer BYD is showcasing its e6 …
Baojun E100 – GM’s tiny RM23k, 155 km EV for China
The recent IAA 2017 show in Frankfurt was all about carmakers talking about electrification and showing off electric concepts. Everyone's fear is to be left behind, if we are truly heading into …
New MG6 unveiled, goes on sale in China in November
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 …
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 …
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 …
FIRST DRIVE: Geely Boyue – Proton’s first ever SUV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAAV2L6pU94&rel=0 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
China’s Great Wall Motors interested in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles stake, with Jeep brand in its sights
After Geely denied that it is buying into Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), another Chinese carmaker is now in the picture. Great Wall Motors (GWM) is reported by Reuters as interested in a …
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 …
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) …
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 …
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 …