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 …
Geely purchases flying car company Terrafugia: report
It would appear flying cars are the next big thing to follow autonomous driving, with companies such as Airbus and Uber making public their intentions to develop in that area. Start-up company …
Proton’s plan under Geely – return to profit “as soon as possible,” focus on Malaysia, ASEAN markets first
It's still early days in Proton's partnership with Geely, but the latter already has a few rough ideas of what it has in store for the Malaysian carmaker. The most pressing part …
No plans to introduce Geely brand in ASEAN – Proton will focus on the region as a right-hand drive hub
With the formalisation of the partnership between Proton and Geely today, questions were raised on the roles that Proton and Geely brands will play, both in Malaysia and the region. Geely chairman …
Proton-Geely FSP deal in detail – what DRB-Hicom, Geely and the Malaysian government will be getting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-fcIgt4En0 Now that the definitive agreement for the Proton-Geely partnership has been signed, DRB-Hicom has revealed more details about Proton's turnaround plan. On hand to feed the information to the media was …
Proton to act like Skoda, Geely as Volkswagen – no conflict of interest despite similar brand positioning
During a press conference following the signing of the definitive agreement of the Proton-Geely partnership, a question was raised if there would be any conflict of interest between Proton and Geely, given …
Geely Boyue SUV makes first Malaysian appearance
This morning saw Proton and Geely sign a Definitive Agreement that will see the Chinese company take up a significant stake in the Malaysian carmaker, and its Lotus subsidiary. The signing ceremony …
Maxus G10 SE launched in Malaysia, from RM153k
Weststar Malaysia has officially launched the new Maxus G10 SE, which is a new variant of the large MPV that made its debut last year. What sets the G10 SE apart from …
Geely to turn Malaysia into regional hub for Volvo
According to the second international trade and industry minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan. Zhejiang Geely plans to use Malaysia as a hub to assemble Volvo cars for the ASEAN market by …
New Proton Satria Neo based on Geely GS rendered!
Click to enlarge Rendering maestro Theophilus Chin has just released these images, showing a possible new Proton Satria Neo based on the Geely GS Sport. In all likelihood, chances of a new …
DRB-Hicom will continue to manage and lead Proton
Zhejiang Geely's acquisition of a 49.9% equity stake in Proton will not change the way the automaker is run, with the management of the national carmaker continuing to be led and overseen …
Geely’s revitalisation of Volvo augurs well for Proton
Zhejiang Geely offered an insight into the company's background at the announcement of the Proton-Geely deal yesterday, and one of the presentation slides made note of Volvo Cars and of its revival …
Proton-Geely FSP: Volvo assembly in Tanjung Malim?
Earlier today, DRB-Hicom announced that it had reached an agreement with Zhejiang Geely for the Chinese carmaker to acquire a 49.9% equity stake in Proton. Both parties expect to sign the definitive …
Proton to be acquired by China’s Geely; deal includes purchase of 49% stake plus takeover of Lotus – report
After more than a year of speculation, it has emerged that Geely has agreed to purchase a 49.9% stake in Proton, according to a report by Reuters. Sources told the news agency …
