Alongside the KC Concept, Geely launched a pure-electric version of its most popular model, the EC7 compact sedan, today in Shanghai. Targeting initially institutions and companies rather than individual consumers, the EC7 EV is to be released in the first quarter of 2014. The new Geely model will be provided with two e-powertrain choices, for … Read more
Geely Emgrand EC7 EV: Shanghai Auto Show in Pics
April 19th, 2013 | Posted in Auto Shows | Electric Car | Geely | New CarsGeely KC Concept: Auto Shanghai 2013 in Pics
April 19th, 2013 | Posted in Auto Shows | featured story | Geely | New CarsA day before the motor show opens to the media, Geely launched the KC Concept luxury sedan at Shanghai Fashion Center. The first born on an all-new platform for midsize and large cars, the concept showcases the talents of Geely’s international design team in service of Chinese aesthetics. Working with his Chinese colleagues, Peter D. … Read more
On Tuesday Volvo Car announced the pricing for the V40 in China, putting the compact on sale in the world’s largest auto market. Available in four trim levels–Fashion, Comfort, Elegance, and Prestige, the V40 hatchback sells for 239,900-325,900 Yuan. A turbo-charged L5 petrol engine of 2.0L was provided on all four trim levels, and comes … Read more
Aiming to increase annual sales to 2 million in 2015, Geely embraced a multi-brand strategy, launching three new marques in the past few years, Gleagle, Emgrand, and Englon (previously called Shanghai Maple and Shanghai LTI). According to official descriptions, the three brands emphasize three different qualities of Geely cars, those of being "stylish, luxurious, and … Read more
Kandi and Geely Team Up to Promote Short-range EVs
March 24th, 2013 | Posted in Electric Car | GeelyOn March 22, Shanghai Maple Guorun, a subsidiary of Geely, signed a contract with Kandi Vehicle (sometimes called "Kangdi Vehicles") in Hangzhou to set up a joint venture for building and promoting small, short-range electric cars. Called Zhejiang Kandi Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd., the new company has a self-proclaimed mission of "providing cities with affordable … Read more
Geely Bought Manganese Bronze, Maker of London Taxis
February 3rd, 2013 | Posted in GeelyA 2012 Englon TX4 built by a joint venture between Geely and Manganese Bronze in Shanghai Official press release from Geely: Geely to acquire Manganese Bronze Business and Assets 2013-02-01 01:16 London, 1 February 2013: Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (‘Geely’), the leading Chinese automobile manufacturer, has today acquired the business and the principal assets of … Read more
Data released by Geely on Thursday show that the automaker delivered 483,483 vehicles last year (not including Volvo cars), 15% more than 2011. Overseas sales soared 164% from a year earlier to 100,300, accounting for about 20% of total deliveries. The company did not reveal the yearly results of its three sub-brands: Gleagle, Emgrand, and … Read more
The 2013 Emgrand EC8 from Geely hit the market on Wednesday with upgraded powertrains. For improved fuel efficiency, Geely-made "GeTec" engines replaced the Mitsubishi ones, and the old 4AT gave way to a DSI 6AT. Dimensions of the mid-size sedan remain unchanged: sitting on a 2805mm wheelbase, it is 4905mm long, 1830mm wide, and 1495mm … Read more
Geely Recalls 255,958 King Kong and Golden Eagle Cars for Fuel Leak Hazard
November 18th, 2012 | Posted in Geely | RegulationsGeely and The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection, Quarantine announced on Nov 16 the recall of Englon King Kong (Geely MK and MK II) and Golden Eagle (Geely Jinying) cars produced between May 9, 2006 and May 27, 2012. The recall affects 255,958 vehicles. In its statement, the Administration says that the vehicles may … Read more
Geely and its local partner GB Auto started assembling Emgrand EC7 in Egypt on Sunday, reports Xinhua. The factory assembling CKD (Complete Knock Down) units of Geely’s most popular car is located in Cairo, and has a designed production capacity of 30,000. According to an agreement signed in February this year, GB Auto, the largest … Read more
Geely released images of the 2013 Emgrand EC7 sedan and EC7-RV hatchback, which are to hit the market in November. Both models received a couple of subtle upgrades in styling. The sedan gets daytime running lights, new five-spoke wheels, and beige color to brighten up the interior. For the hatchback, a re-designed front grille and … Read more
Geely is Building Volvo Engine Plant in Zhangjiakou, Hebei
July 20th, 2012 | Posted in Geely | VolvoAutomakers tend to concentrate their manufacturing activities for efficiency, with Geely being an exception. Selling 430,000 cars last year, the Hangzhou-based company operates or builds vehicle assembly lines in ten cities across the country, and engine and auto parts plants in several more. Now preparing to produce Volvo cars in China, it seems to follow … Read more
Geely-backed Battery Maker, Aforever New Energy, Began Production, Eyeing Volvo C30 EV
June 18th, 2012 | Posted in Electric Car | Geely | VolvoShandong Aforever New Energy Science & Technology, a Lithium-Ion battery maker affiliated with Geely Auto, started production in Zoucheng, Shandong, on June 16, betting on the mass production of the electric Volvo C30. According to its website, Aforever (Hengyuan) was founded by a Hong Kong-based investment company controlled by Honbridge Holdings. Although Aforever officials have … Read more
Geely’s First SUV, Gleagle GX7, Arrives in Showrooms with a Starting Price of $14,729
May 5th, 2012 | Posted in Geely | New CarsSince the debut of the NL concept at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show, Geely has revealed on various occasions a set of SUV models, the relationship among them confusing many. The Gleagle GX7, which is a production version of the NL, was first unveiled at 2009 Shanghai Auto Show. However, it largely disappeared from public … Read more
Geely Missed 2011 Sales Target as Deliveries in China Dropped
March 22nd, 2012 | Posted in Geely | SalesHong Kong-listed Geely Auto reported today a double-digit percentage gain in 2011 profit despite a fall in its Chinese sales. Operating income rose 4.3% from 2010 to 20.96 billion Yuan; net profit reached 1.543 billion Yuan, up 12.8%. Geely sold 422,000 cars worldwide last year (not including Volvo cars), 1% more than 2009. The target … Read more
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