CaoCao Mobility officially launched driverless Robotaxi road testing on July 27 in Hangzhou's Binjiang District, with vehicles no longer equipped with human safety drivers. The company currently operates approximately 100 Robotaxis. As the primary commercialization vehicle for Geely Holding Group's Robox strategy, CaoCao is accelerating autonomous driving commercialization.
3124 hours ago
China's passenger vehicle export data for Jan-May 2026 shows Chery soaring 277.5% YoY in Europe, leading Chinese OEMs' overseas expansion. BYD, Geely, and Leapmotor each play to their strengths across Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.
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June 2026 China passenger vehicle group sales showed a clear "independents advance, JVs retreat" pattern. BYD led with 397,292 units, followed by Geely Holding (265,225) and Chery Holding (246,089). Leapmotor jumped to 9th place with 93,376 units, overtaking Tesla's 89,091 units.
13518 hours ago
In H1 2026, Chinese brands captured approximately 16% of the UK new car market, surpassing Japanese (~12%) and Korean (~10%) brands. ACEA data shows that in May 2026, Chinese automakers' monthly new car registrations in 31 European countries exceeded Japanese automakers for the first time. BYD, Chery, Geely, and SAIC MG are leading the charge.
43018 hours ago
The 2026 H1 new energy vehicle sales TOP100 rankings are out. Geely Xingyuan won the crown with 194,159 units, followed by Tesla Model Y at 172,513 units. Li Auto i6 and Xiaomi YU7 both exceeded 100,000 units, breaking into the top five. H1 domestic auto sales reached 15.017 million units, while NEV sales hit 7.438 million units, up 7.3% YoY.
30920 hours ago
CaoCao Inc., a ride-hailing platform originally incubated by Geely, began Robotaxi road testing without an in-vehicle safety operator on July 27 in Hangzhou. Tests are conducted on public roads in the city's Binjiang District, with vehicles receiving ride assignments only when designated stations trigger requests. CaoCao received approval in April to become Hangzhou's first mobility company authorized to test intelligent connected vehicles without onboard safety operators.
4542 days ago
In H1 2026, China's auto market showed a "cold domestic, hot overseas" pattern — passenger vehicle retail slumped ~20% while exports jumped 65.3%. Against this backdrop, Geely Holding delivered standout results: 1.93 million units sold (a record high), NEV penetration rising to 56.9% vs. the industry average of 49.6%. ZEEKR sales soared 97%, while exports surged 158%, with monthly exports breaching 100,000 units for the first time in June.
3613 days ago
On July 23, 2026, Ford Motor Company and Geely Automobile Holdings announced a manufacturing joint venture at Ford's Valencia, Spain plant. Ford holds 66% and Geely 34% of the JV, which will share a facility with annual capacity of approximately 500,000 units to produce multi-energy vehicles for both brands. Operations are expected to begin in H1 2027, with the first new models rolling off the line in 2028. The move accelerates Geely's European localization strategy while supporting Ford's product offensive in Europe.
1374 days ago
At the 2026 China Auto Forum, Geely Auto Research Institute's All-Domain Safety Director Liao Huihong noted that electrification and intelligence are redefining automotive safety boundaries, with smart driving struggling to cover long-tail road conditions, occupant protection failing in reclined seating, and cyberattacks emerging as new hazards.
2315 days ago
China's H1 2026 auto exports reached 5.096 million units with export value exceeding 630 billion yuan. BYD leads Latin America, Chery dominates Europe, and Geely深耕CIS markets. Chinese automakers are shifting from "going out" to "fitting in."
4715 days ago
In H1 2026, Geely's terminal sales exceeded 1 million units, overtaking BYD. Its first European factory landed in Spain, the full-stack e-drive self-development map emerged, and the Aeroht AE200 eVTOL prototype debuted.
4465 days ago
At the 2026 China Auto Forum, data showed 100% ESG report disclosure among 430 mandatory reporting companies. Geely established a 2045 full value chain carbon neutrality goal with 26 green factories.
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