Lotus Offers Thriftier Evora
Well, that has to be put in a certain amount of context. . .
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
China’s Carmakers Ease Social Distancing Rules
Masks, temperature checks, disinfection practices continue
Productive Social Distancing: Configuring a Supercar
The Evija is Lotus’ first all-new model in more than a decade. The new EV is said to be the most dynamically accomplished road car in the history of Lotus.
Polestar Begins Making Sporty EV in China
New safety precautions implemented to protect against the coronavirus
Look Up in the Sky: It’s a Drone Delivering Your Car Keys
The latest in the contactless ordering and delivery process from China’s Geely Auto
Can Your Car Help Protect You Against the Coronavirus?
Geely touts air purification system in new crossover
Geely Plans Satellite Fleet to Serve Robotic Cars
Systems will deliver nav, data, cloud computing services
The Sounds in Polestar
Innovative audio for the forthcoming electric car
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Coronavirus Pushes New Marketing Channels
Options take on new importance as crisis disrupts dealerships, car shows
World’s Top Auto Brands Defend Their Rankings
Brands are forever jockeying for superiority over their rivals.
Boeing Joint Venture to Test Autonomous Air Taxis
New Zealand program promises to be a world first for tests involving consumers
Volvo Says EV Demand Is Big
Even though the XC40 Recharge P8 AWD won’t be out for some months, seems global demand is strong
Geely Ponders Stake in Aston Martin
Geely Holdings reportedly has joined the list of investors eyeing stakes in financially struggling Aston Martin.
Geely, Daimler Finalize EV Venture
Daimler and Geely are ready to revive the German company’s Smart minicar brand as a global electric car company.
Group Lotus Changes—Including Profitability
There has been a management change at the top of Group Lotus, the company that was acquired last year by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
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Daimler Angles for Control of China Venture
Daimler is quietly trying to take majority control of its carmaking operations in China.
Daimler, Geely Launch Ride-Hailing JV in China
Daimler AG and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group are launching their StarRides premium ride-hailing service in China.
Geely: No Plans to Buy Bentley
China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group says it has no plans to buy Bentley from Volkswagen Group, countering reports last week to the contrary.
Report: BAIC Aims to Hike Stake in Daimler
China’s BAIC Group (Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co.), which acquired a 5% stake in Daimler AG for $2.8 billion in July, wants to increase its holding in the German carmaker.
JLR Chief Welcomes Alliances, Rules Out Merger
Jaguar Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth reiterates that the company would welcome alliances on technology and components but doesn’t need a merger partner.
Report: Tata in Talks about JLR Sale
India’s Tata Group has made overtures to other carmakers—including BMW AG and Geely—about divesting at least part of its struggling Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. unit, sources tell Bloomberg News.
Geely Going with Ultracapacitors
When the discussion of electrified vehicles comes up, the subject of lithium-ion batteries soon emerges.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Lotus Engineering Targets Growth
After years of dwindling sales, Group Lotus plc’s engineering unit aims to reestablish itself and grow its sales within owner Geely Auto Group and to other carmakers in coming years.
Polestar Names 1st N. American Retail Partner
Volvo Cars Corp.’s Polestar electric vehicle unit has selected Groupe Park Avenue in Montreal as its first retail partner in North America.
Geely, Volvo to Merge Engine Operations
China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group and its Volvo Car Corp. unit are merging their engine operations to form a new stand-alone business that will develop and supply conventional engines and hybrid-electric systems to Geely’s brands.
Volvo Adds Plug-In Hybrid XC40 Crossover
Volvo Car Corp. says the launch of a plug-in hybrid version of its new XC40 compact crossover vehicle makes the company the world’s first to offer such variants for all models.
Geely Invests in Second Flying Car Company
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, which acquired flying car developer Terrafugia Inc. two years ago, has invested in German startup Volocopter GmbH.
Lynk Cyan Sets Sedan, FWD ’Ring Records
Geely Automobile Holding Co.’s Lynk & Co. unit has become the first Chinese carmaker to set a track record on Germany’s famed Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit.
