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BIZARRE: Geely - What They Never Told You

China's Best-Selling Car Just Got Better And Cheaper

The updated Geely Xingyuan (EX2) has new assisted driving features, more range, and starts at just above $9,000.

InsideEVs

I Drove China's Best-Selling Car. It's On Top For A Reason

The Geely EX2, or Xingyuan, outsells everything Tesla and BYD make. In five minutes with it, you understand why.

InsideEVs

Lotus Believed 'EVs Could Be The Future,' But Has Reconsidered

The recommitment to combustion engines will bring a new V6 and even a V8.

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Just 1% Of EVs Made Up A Huge Amount Of Sales Last Year. Here Are The Winners.

Last year, there were over 600 electric models sold across the world. Just five of them—including two Teslas—made up 20% of all EV sales.

InsideEVs

Want to jump into the 'China is back' rally? Tread carefully

Investors are increasingly betting that “China is back” as the economy rebounds from years of deflation, helped by strong manufacturing, exports and growth in sectors such as AI, electric vehicles, green energy and high-end manufacturing. China’s GDP grew 5% in the first quarter, while tech and industrial stocks in Hong…

The Economic Times

EU carmakers pave way for Chinese rivals as balance in market shifts

Many European motoring manufacturers are in retreat with plants to off–load – while China’s industry is on the march

The Guardian - UK

Lotus Will Use V6 And V8 Engines Developed By Renault And Geely

It’s been nine years since Chinese automotive giant Geely bought a controlling stake in Lotus. However, it wasn’t until recently that one of the models received a combustion engine developed by the sports car brand’s parent company. The awkwardly named For Me is essentially an Eletre SUV with a plug-in…

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Lotus is building a new thousand-horsepower V8 hybrid supercar

Is the Esprit coming back? Lotus says it has a supercar on the way – and it’s not an EV

Lotus boss calls for UK government support as it commits to Norfolk plant

Sports carmaker extends lifespan of petrol-engined Emira, made in Norfolk, to continue to cater for US market

The Guardian - UK

The Lotus Emira Will Soon Have More Power And Less Weight

A new V8 supercar headlines Lotus’ “Focus 2030” business strategy announced today, but until the “Type 135” arrives in 2028, another sports car is about to break cover. The Geely-owned automaker intends to roll out an updated Emira in the coming weeks. While technical specifications remain a mystery, we do…

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The Floodgates Open: Chinese EVs Land In Canada

Chery and Geely have started shipping EVs and PHEVs to Canada, with thousands more scheduled to land on Canada’s shores.

InsideEVs

Energy Insider (May 7): China Launches First Green Electricity Project for Computing

Qinghai and Fujian provinces launch first cross-provincial green power trade, Geely’s core profit rises on export boom

Caixin Global

This Chinese EV Coupe Wouldn't Look Out Of Place In Monaco

Lynk & Co’s GT concept is gorgeous, very fast on paper, and possibly going into production.

InsideEVs

Geely Says This Is China’s First Purpose-Built Robotaxi. I'm Not So Sure

Geely plans to begin production of its new purpose-built robotaxi in 2027 with a significant production ramp-up in 2028.

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Car batteries that charge in just 6-minutes have rolled out

Superfast Charging Battery gen three is finally fast enough to beat liquid fuel at the pump

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The Smart Car Is Finally Tiny Again

The Smart brand has changed radically since 2019, when Mercedes and Geely established a 50:50 joint venture. Production now takes place exclusively in China, and all models are significantly larger and heavier than their predecessors. The company currently has a pair of SUVs and even a sedan nearly as long…

InsideEVs

I Drove The ‘Old’ Zeekr 001. This Chinese EV Still Feels Like The Future

The Zeekr 001 is already a five-year-old car by now, and it's already received a major upgrade in China, but it’s exceptionally good, especially for the price.

Creative Bloq

Aston Martin launches logo dispute... with its own shareholder

Which car brand will earn its wings?

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The Independent UK

The new wave of Chinese EV brands heading for Britain

DRIVESMART: As he prepares to visit the China Auto motor show in Beijing, Steve Fowler looks at the explosion of new car brands like Zeekr, Denza and Xiaomi and what it could mean for the UK market

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This Chinese Automaker Just Made The Most Efficient Engine Ever

China’s star in the automotive sphere is more than rising—it’s soaring to the very top. It’s enough that traditional automakers are getting concerned about the technological and production advantage they have. So, surely, news of Geely making a nearly 50 percent efficient powertrain will deepen that concern.

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'The Worst Of Both Worlds:' Polestar Slams Plug-In Hybrids

People are spoiled for choice when shopping for a new car. Gasoline, diesel, mild hybrid, full hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery EVs, and even fuel-cell hydrogen vehicles all make up today’s vastly diverse automotive universe. However, one automaker has put all its eggs in the electric basket and no longer considers…

Car charges near full in under 9-minutes in real world tests

A car charging in under 9 minutes isn't just battery research, it's real world car company testing

InsideEVs

This New Electric Car Nearly Fills Its Battery In Under 9 Minutes

The Lynk & Co 10+ goes from 10% to 80% in just over 5 minutes when hooked up to a powerful enough charger.

The Independent UK

Which Chinese plug-in hybrid model is best? I put Jaecoo, BYD, Chery, Omoda, Geely and MG to the test

March’s best-selling new car, the Jaecoo 7, takes on five rival Chinese family-friendly, plug-in hybrid SUVs – Steve Fowler gives his verdict

InsideEVs

'Chinese Cars Are Ready For Prime Time In America': Geely SUV Crushes Every U.S. Competitor In New Test

The Geely Galaxy M9 PHEV impressed Edmunds, covering 101 miles on electric power alone and accelerating to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds.

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