On August 29, Zeekr started accepting pre-orders for the Zeekr 9X, a new plug-in hybrid luxury SUV, at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025 held from August 29 to September 7. It is offered in dual-motor and tri-motor configurations, available in 3 variants. Pre-order prices range from CNY 479,900 to CNY 569,900.
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On August 31, it was reported that Farizon, part of Geely Holding, officially entered Colombia through a partnership with Vardí Group, introducing its first 3-vehicle portfolio of electric commercial vehicles in the country.
The V6E urban logistics van is equipped with an electric motor at the rear that produces 81 h

On August 26, Abou Ghaly Motors, in collaboration with Automobility, announced the launch of the Geely Cityray in Egypt.
The vehicle is equipped with a 1.5TD turbo engine with a 7-speed wet DCT, delivering 172 hp of power and 290 Nm of torque. It features a smart cabin with a digital cluster, large central touchscre

On August 27, 2025, the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) has released data on completely built-up (CBU) vehicle imports by brand for the January–July 2025 period.
BYD recorded 20,795 units, positioning it as the leading CBU importer during the period. Toyota followed with 18,673 imported unit

Hyundai’s journey in the Indonesian market resembles a K-Drama script, rich with elements that have made these narratives from the automaker’s home country resonate with audiences around the globe.
Much like a classic K-Drama, Hyundai’s story features a struggling protagonist, a sudden rise, unexpected twists, and cl

On August 23, Galaxy, a Geely sub-brand, started accepting pre-orders for the M9 large 6-seater flagship SUV. The model is available in six variants, with prices ranging from CNY 193,800 to CNY 258,800.
The M9 measures 5,205mm long, 1,999mm wide, and 1,800mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,030mm.
Equipped with the EM-P A

On August 25, Geely Riddara, the new energy pickup brand under Geely Auto Group, announced the official shipment of its RD6 PHEV plug-in hybrid pickup series, with the Middle East as the first destination.
The RD6 PHEV is equipped with Geely’s advanced EM-P Hybrid System, built on Geely Riddara's M.A.P (Multiplex Att

On August 20, Geely Auto and XDMicro (Zhongshan) Optoelectronic Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (XDMicro) established a joint innovation laboratory and conducted in-depth exchanges on further expanding and strengthening cooperation in cutting-edge areas such as the industrial innovation of LCoS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon), a

On August 21, Geely released Flyme Auto 2, the industry’s first next-generation AI cockpit operating system, which will be first applied to the Lynk & Co 10 EM-P and Galaxy M9 models. Also released was Eva, the world’s first hyper-anthropomorphic emotional intelligent agent for large-scale application to vehicles.
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On August 20, Geely signed a project on a next-generation super integrated e-drive system with the Wuxi Municipal People’s Government in Wuxi, Jiangsu.
With a total investment amount of CNY 3.3 billion, the project is scheduled for the construction of 10 production lines for high-speed e-drive powertrains with high p

On August 13, the Taicang Municipal People’s Government announced that from January to July 2025, the Taicang Port exported 435,700 vehicles, up 58.8% year-over-year (y/y) and setting a new high for the same period.
During the period, the Haitong Taicang Automobile Terminal handled 366,000 vehicle exports, solidifyin

On August 19, Lotus Technology (Lotus) announced that it had entered into a securities purchase agreement with New York-based ATW Partners, a New York-based investment firm, to raise up to USD 300 million through convertible notes, which can be converted into the company’s ordinary shares in the form of American depo

Announced on August 18, 2025, Proton announced that its new electric vehicle (EV) production plant in Tanjung Malim, Malaysia, is nearing completion, 6 months after its February groundbreaking. Full-scale production is scheduled for September.
The facility is now 90.4% built, with over 83.5% of equipment installed, a

On August 12, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) disclosed patents on “methods, vehicles, electronic devices, programs, and products for motion sickness prevention” filed by Zeekr and Geely Holding Group.
The patents concern intelligent driving technology. The relevant methods include acq

On August 6, Japan Motors Trading Company Ltd. officially launched the Geely vehicle brand in Kumasi, Ghana. It has introduced four new dynamic Geely models: the Geely Starray, Emgrand, and the locally assembled Geely Coolray and the Coolray Neo. Geely will work closely with Japan Motors to focus on users, continuous

On August 7, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks (20th List)”.
The selected battery electric models consist of 70 passenger vehicles (including SAIC Motor’s Shangjie H5, Stelato S9T, and Geely’s Galaxy E8),

On August 8, Geely Galaxy announced the launch of the Galaxy A7 midsize plug-in hybrid electric sedan. It offers an EV-only range of 70km or 150km. It is available in seven variants, with prices ranging from CNY 81,800 to CNY 117,800. 
The Galaxy A7 adopts the “Ripple Aesthetics” exterior design concept that incorpor

The 133,657 new vehicles sold in Russia in July 2025 represented a decrease of 15.9% compared to the same month in 2024 according to the Avtoselkhozmash Holding release on August 11.
The 736,102 new vehicless sold in the first seven months of 2025 represented a decrease of 26.7% over the same period in 2024.
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On August 7, Geely Auto announced that Geely Automobile Research Institute (GRI) and TE Connectivity recently established a joint innovation lab in Ningbo, Zhejiang. The lab will focus on objectives such as next-generation electronic and electrical architecture innovation, wiring harness material innovation, automoti

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for July 2025.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in July 2025
Retail
July retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.826 million units, re