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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Geely and Volvo form JVs to develop Lynk & Co brand
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely) has completed the formation of two new joint ventures with Volvo Cars to co-operate on automotive technologies, purchasing and the future development of the newly-launched Lynk & …
Proton-Geely cooperation targets production volume of 280,000 units – exports to China and Southeast Asia
The government is targeting the Proton-Geely partnership to have a production volume of about 280,000 units, with a large chunk of this set for the China and Southeast Asian markets, Bernama reports. …
Volvo to set up joint venture tech company with Geely to share platforms, engines; buys stake in Lynk & Co
It's been seven years since Volvo was bought over by Geely, but the two companies are finally coming together to facilitate greater technology sharing between each other. Plans have been announced for …
