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Volvo Cars to Become Exclusive Distributor for Lynk & Co in Europe From 2027

Geely Automobile and Volvo Cars have reached an agreement: starting January 2027, Volvo will become Lynk & Co's exclusive distributor in Europe, taking over its commercial and brand operations and retail after-sales network, but no equity changes are involved, and Geely will still lead product R&D and brand strategy. The context is that Lynk & Co's August sales were 17,027 units, down 37% year-on-year, and cumulative sales in the first eight months were 177,624 units, down 15% year-on-year; in the same period, Geely's August exports were 110,094 units, up 205% year-on-year, and it raised its annual export target from 640,000 to 920,000 vehicles. The cooperation is seen as an asset-light overseas expansion attempt by a Chinese brand leveraging a multinational automaker's channels, and whether European channel efficiency can translate into sales remains to be seen.

1554 days ago

Zeekr 7X's 200,000th Global Mass-Production Vehicle Rolls Off the Line: A Two-Year Scale Leap, European Exports Cover 50+ Markets in One Year

On September 8, 2026, the 200,000th mass-production Zeekr 7X rolled off the line globally, exactly two years after the first mass-production vehicles rolled off the line in September 2024. The model began European exports in May 2025 and entered more than 50 global markets within one year; as of July 2026, cumulative global deliveries approached 180,000 units, with monthly global deliveries exceeding 10,000 units in July. The Zeekr brand delivered 36,981 vehicles in August, up 109.8% year-on-year, achieving year-on-year and month-on-month growth for seven consecutive months.

3687 days ago

China NEV Sales Rankings: Leapmotor Overtakes Tesla, BYD Dominates

According to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), August 2026 new energy vehicle (NEV) wholesale sales reached an estimated 1.51 million units, up 16% year-on-year and 4% month-on-month, indicating continued robust market expansion. BYD secured the top position with an overwhelming 433,384 units, creating a gap of nearly 260,000 vehicles against second-place Geely (173,675 units). The most eye-catching development was Leapmotor delivering 103,129 units, surpassing Tesla China (86,166 units) for the second consecutive month above the 100,000-unit threshold. XPeng delivered 39,107 units, Li Auto 37,679 units, NIO 35,836 units, and Xiaomi Auto maintained its position above 30,000 units. Cumulative NEV retail sales from January to August 2026 reached approximately 8.869 million units, with a penetration rate of 52%, confirming NEVs as the market mainstream.

70111 days ago

Leapmotor Delivers Over 100K in August, More Than Triple Xiaomi's Volume

August new force delivery data reveals Leapmotor leading with 103,129 units, Zeekr surging 109.8% YoY to a new high, and Xiaomi holding steady above 30K. Clear tier differentiation has emerged within the new force camp.

24211 days ago

August NEV Delivery Rankings: Leapmotor Retains Crown, Li Auto Bounces Back Strongly

August 2026 delivery data for China's new force automakers is out. Leapmotor leads with 103,100 units, Li Auto surged 23.7% MoM to 37,700 units, and Xiaomi maintained above 30,000 units for the fifth consecutive month.

28811 days ago

XPeng Supercharging Network Surpasses 3,860 Stations and 21,300 Piles as Industry Enters 10C Ultra-Fast Era

As of early August 2026, XPeng's self-operated supercharging network has surpassed 3,860 stations and 21,300 piles across 430+ cities. Meanwhile, BYD and Zeekr are mass-producing 10C-class megawatt flash-charging technology, marking a qualitative leap in China's EV charging experience.

34829 days ago

Geely H1 Revenue Hits Record 173.6B RMB, Core Profit Up 46%

Geely Holding reported H1 2026 revenue of 173.6B RMB, up 28% YoY, with core net profit up 46%. The group announced it will stop all pure ICE vehicle R&D.

30129 days ago

Geely "Handover" to An Conghui: Interim Report Shows 46% Core Profit Growth

On August 17, 2026, Geely Automobile announced a major management reshuffle: Li Shufu resigned as Chairman to become Lifetime Honorary Chairman, while An Conghui succeeded him. The interim report released the same day showed H1 revenue of 173.6 billion RMB (+15% YoY) and core net profit of 9.68 billion RMB (+46% YoY), with gross margin rising to 17.9%.

55031 days ago

Geely H1 Revenue Hits Record RMB 173.6B as Exports Surge 158%

Geely Automobile reported record H1 2026 revenue of RMB 173.6 billion, with exports skyrocketing 158% YoY to 474,000 units—already surpassing its full-year 2025 export volume. NEV share rose to 56.2%, while average revenue per vehicle increased by RMB 15,000.

50731 days ago

Post‑Collision Repairs, Repair‑Shop Safety, and EV Fire Risks: Lessons from the Ningbo Zeekr 7X Incident

A August 2026 Zeekr 7X pack fire at a Ningbo charger—after an unrepaired severe crash—highlights that EV safety depends as much on post‑collision inspection and compliant repair as on factory design. The article reviews how impact can hide cell, separator, harness and seal damage that later triggers thermal runaway; sets out China’s new repair‑safety standard GB/T 47439—2026 (certified two‑person HV work, isolated bays, lockout/discharge, pack recycling and records); corrects common flooding...

72239 days ago

Battery, Paint, Transmission: July 2026 Auto Quality Complaints

July 2026 auto quality complaint data shows battery safety issues集中爆发, with Beijing Mercedes, Zeekr, and smart issuing large-scale recalls. Meanwhile, paint bubbling and body corrosion triggered collective complaints, while Volkswagen transmission failures and particulate filter issues continued.

36440 days ago

Geely's NEV Share Surges to 64% in July, Exports Double to Record High

Geely sold 250,161 vehicles in July 2026, with NEVs accounting for 64% of total sales and overseas exports surging 202% YoY to 106,663 units. Changan's overseas deliveries grew for the sixth consecutive month, reaching 82,300 units in July, up 79.1% YoY. Chinese automakers' globalization is accelerating across the board.

25845 days ago