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Volvo China leans on Geely for first D-segment sedan, targeting the Maextro S800 Geely

Volvo China leans on Geely for first D-segment sedan, targeting the Maextro S800

Less than 100 days after leaving Mercedes-Benz’s Beijing operation to lead Volvo Cars Greater China, Duan Jianjun is overseeing a project Volvo long resisted: a full-size flagship sedan. 36Kr has learned from several sources that Volvo is preparing to launch a high-end D-segment sedan, codenamed “561.” People familiar with the…
bubmag
July 29, 2026
For The First Time, Mercedes Is Using A Chinese Engine In A Vehicle Intended For The European Market Geely

For The First Time, Mercedes Is Using A Chinese Engine In A Vehicle Intended For The European Market

Mercedes has unveiled a new generation 1.5-litre petrol engine for the hybrid CLA, which was developed by the German manufacturer but will be produced in China at the Geely-owned Aurobay plant. As stated in the question, this is the first engine produced in China that Mercedes will incorporate into its…
bubmag
July 19, 2026