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Geely launches as standalone brand with EX5 debut

Geely Auto Group has introduced the Geely EX5 as the debut model for its new brand in the UK.

Car News 2 Jul

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Zeekr 7X unveiled as Chinese Tesla Model Y rival

Zeekr has unveiled the 7X, a family-oriented electric SUV that is destined for sale in Europe.

Car News 30 Aug

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Tariffs on Tesla electric vehicles cut as new duty rates published

New proposed tariffs on Chinese imports of battery electric vehicles have been published, with Tesla receiving a significant cut to its original rate.

Tesla 21 Aug

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Geely and Renault's powertrain venture launches with range-extender

Geely and Renault have completed the creation of a new joint venture powertrain business, known as Horse Powertrain.

electric and hybrid vehicles 31 May

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Polestar secures funding lifeline

Electric car maker Polestar has secured £750m of funding to support its future production and growth plans.

Car News 1 Mar

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Volvo to cut Polestar funding

Volvo has announced that will stop funding Polestar and is planning to reduce its shareholding in the company.

Car News 5 Feb

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Smart announces new UK CEO

Smart has named Jason Allbutt as its new UK CEO, to lead the company through its next chapter of growth.

Smart 31 Jan

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Chinese car brands set to take the UK fleet market by storm

Company car choice lists could look markedly different in just a few years’ time, as an influx of new electric vehicles from Asia could begin to dominate the market.

Electric vehicles 30 Oct

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Geely and Renault enter partnership to build ICE and hybrid powertrains

Geely and Renault Group have signed a joint venture agreement to launch a new business dedicated to develop and build internal combustion engines (ICE) and hybrid powertrains.

Renault 11 Jul

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Smart #1 unveiled as brand re-launches

Smart has unveiled an all-new electric crossover as part of its relaunch as an electric mobility brand.

Smart 8 Apr

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Volvo and Geely scrap merger plans

Volvo Cars and Geely Auto have confirmed plans to deepen their existing collaboration but will not go ahead with a proposed merger.

Volvo 25 Feb

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Carmakers CO2 emissions cut gives new hope to avoiding fines

Car manufacturers are achieving significant reductions in average emissions levels, putting them on track to hit targets set by the European Commission.

26 Oct

Van review

Versatile VN5 could double fleet operating cycles

Three years in service could increase to six or seven

7 Sept

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Polestar reveals corporate sales strategy

Polestar has launched its first mainstream model, the Polestar 2, and has developed a robust corporate sales strategy to get the car into the fleet sector.

23 Jul

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Geely and Volvo propose merger

Volvo and its parent company Geely are considering a merger to create a new global automotive group.

11 Feb

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China's Geely acquires EV manufacturer

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co has acquired British electric vehicle manufacturer Emerald Automotive.

4 Mar

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Geely acquires the London Taxi Company

Geely UK Limited, a newly-created subsidiary of the Geely parent company, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (‘Geely UK’), has acquired the London Taxi Company, manufacturer of the iconic London 'Black Cab'.

4 Feb

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Geely Emgrand EC7 gains Euro NCAP four-star safety rating

Although not entering the UK new car market until the end of 2012, the Chinese manufactured Geely Emgrand EC7, being imported by Geely Auto UK, has undergone the latest 2011 Euro NCAP safety testing programme.

13 Dec