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Chinese automaker Geely has opened its first completely knocked down (CKD) factory in Africa and the Middle East, with plans to produce up to 30,000 vehicles annually within the next three years, according to local media outlet Egypt Today. The opening ceremony was attended by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly,…

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has officially inaugurated the Geely car assembly plant located within the Bavarian Auto Manufacturing Company in 6th of October City. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Madbouly toured the facility, inspecting its advanced production lines. During the visit, Madbouly reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering industrial development,…

Even before CES 2025 kicked off a few trends began to emerge — or more accurately, some gaps appeared.  All U.S. and some European automakers that have helped turn CES into an auto show were absent. Several Chinese automakers filled that void, notably Zeekr, the EV brand owned by China’s…

Pros Stylish exterior Nightclub-cool interior Great ride quality Cons Powertrain needs polish Infotainment screen is out of place Unlikely come to America Geely might just be China’s most ambitious automaker. Founded as an appliance manufacturer in the mid 1980s, by the turn of the millennium it had transformed itself into…

Automakers are keeping a wary eye on the cars and technology coming out of China, and that includes Zeekr. This Chinese entry level luxury brand within the Geely family (that also includes the Volvo, Polestar, Lynk & Co, and Smart brands) has no plans to sell Zeekr vehicles in North…

Geely showcased its first electric vehicle under the Galaxy lineup, the L7, as well as the Galaxy Light, a sleek electric prototype sedan, at a press conference in Hangzhou on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Credit: Geely Chinese automakers Geely, Changan, and GAC have set annual double-digit growth targets for 2025,…

Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) companies have released their sales data for December 2024 and the whole year. Excluding traditional automakers like BYD and Geely, the top five emerging EV startups are Li Auto, Leapmotor, NIO, XPeng, and Xiaomi. Here’s a closer look at their performance: Li Auto ● December Deliveries:…

Baidu and Geely’s joint Jiyue brand launched its second model, the 07 sedan, at a price range between RMB 199,900 and RMB 219,900 ($28,166-$30,984) on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Credit: Jiyue The employees of Chinese electric vehicle maker Jiyue who are being laid off are expected to be paid salaries…

Jiyue 01 electric SUV, showcased in Shanghai on October 27, 2023, can drive up to 720 kilometers (447 miles) powered by a 400-volt charging system. Credit: Jiyue Chinese search engine Baidu and auto giant Geely on Dec. 13 assured the public that their electric vehicle joint venture Jiyue will take…

Jiyue 01 electric SUV, showcased in Shanghai on October 27, 2023, can drive up to 720 kilometers (447 miles) powered by a 400-volt charging system. Credit: Jiyue Chinese electric vehicle startup Jiyue is laying off an unspecified number of employees to eliminate duplicate roles as part of a broader restructuring…