At the occasion of the Vienna Motor Symposium 2026, MarkLines had the privilege of conducting a written interview with Ms. Ruiping Wang, Senior Vice President, Geely Auto, exploring Geely's global powertrain strategy and its approach to innovation amid the industry's multi track transition.
Based on these direct writ

On May 13, Volvo Cars CEO Hakan Samuelsson said that the company is open to cooperation with other companies in the U.S. as it seeks to better utilize the existing production capacity at its plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina.
Speaking at the Financial Times Future of the Car Summit, Samuelsson said that Volvo Cars

On May 8, Geely announced that it surpassed 4,000 monthly vehicle registrations in Brazil in April, marking a growth of over 190% compared to March and setting a new record for the brand in the country.
Since entering the Brazilian market in June 2025 with the launch of the fully electric EX5, the company has sold mo

Reported on May 12, 2026, the all-electric Zeekr 7X SUV was recently spotted at a vehicle inspection center in Vietnam ahead of Zeekr’s anticipated entry into the local market.
Tasco Auto, the brand’s official distributor, plans to commence Zeekr operations in Vietnam in 2026, with the 7X expected to arrive around th

On May 11, Geely Auto South Africa announced the launch of the Geely E5 Apex Plus, a new electric SUV offering advanced performance, intelligent safety features and premium comfort, with process starting from ZAR 788,888.
The Geely E5 Apex Plus measures 4,615 mm in length, 1,901 mm in width, and 1,670 mm in height.

On May 11, Lotus Technology Inc. announced, “Focus 2030,” a new business strategy aimed at strengthening the company’s competitiveness and supporting its transition toward a more sustainable business model amid ongoing market challenges.
Under the new strategy, Lotus will continue to focus on lightweight design, aero

On May 7, Geely announced that it has become the first Chinese company to export EVs from China to Canada under a new trans-Pacific trade deal, after shipping 18 Lotus Eletre crossovers.
“Riding the wind, setting sail, establishing a new record for Chinese electric vehicle exports,” Lotus wrote on its Weibo account.

According to the Kazakhstan Automobile Union (KAU), Kazakhstan's total automobile production in 2025, including passenger cars, buses, and trucks, reached 171,144 units, a significant increase of 17.8% from 145,290 units in 2024.
The country's new car sales in 2025 came to 234,852 units, a 14.4% increase compared to

Geely has reportedly agreed to purchase the Body 3 vehicle assembly facility at the Almussafes plant in Valencia, Spain, according to a Spanish report citing unnamed sources, adding that the automakers are also in discussion about the possible production of a Ford vehicle on a Geely platform.
The move would enable Ge

On April 25, Geely Auto Group announced its participation in Auto China 2026 with its full brand portfolio, including Zeekr, Lynk & Co, Galaxy, and Geely Auto. More than 40 intelligent products were showcased, covering a full spectrum of powertrains, including BEV, PHEV, methanol, and ICE models. The display also hig

On April 30, Polestar announced that it has started rolling out Google Gemini in its cars. It will first be available in US for users with US English settings, with more regions and languages coming later. Gemini will replace Google Assistant over time.
Gemini makes voice interaction easier and more natural. Drivers

On April 28, onsemi and Geely Auto Group expanded their collaboration to accelerate next-generation electric vehicle development. The partnership includes deeper integration of onsemi’s EliteSiC technologies across vehicles built on Geely’s SEA-S, the Super Hybrid variant of Geely’s Sustainable Experience Architectur

On April 29, multiple sources reported that Geely Auto Group CEO announced that Zeekr will start exporting its Zeekr 9X plug-in hybrid SUV to the Middle East in June 2026. It will be introduced in Central Asia in the third quarter, and Europe in the fourth quarter. The SUV is built on Geely’s SEA-based architecture.

On April 30, Volvo Cars announced it will begin rolling out AI-enhanced Google Gemini to models across its portfolio. Moving beyond fixed voice commands, Gemini introduces an intuitive, intent-based experience in which the system can understand natural conversation, context and the driver’s needs. 
The rollout begins

On April 27, onsemi announced an expanded strategic collaboration with Geely to advance next-generation electric vehicle (EV) platforms. onsemi is helping Geely accelerate its move to 900V EV platforms with EliteSiC M3e technology. This transition supports Geely’s latest vehicles, including the ES9 flagship SUV and n

On April 23, AutoWallis signed a distribution agreement with Geely Auto. The agreement covers the Austrian distribution rights of the Geely brand. AutoWallis will start distributing Geely’s fully electric E2 and EX5 models, as well as the plug-in hybrid Starray EM-i model, in Austria in the second half of 2026. With

On April 24, Lynk & Co showcased its full product lineup at Auto China 2026. As part of its 10th anniversary celebration, Lynk & Co unveiled the GT concept sports car “Time to Shine”. At the same time, Lynk & Co opened pre-sales for its first “+” series new energy model, the Lynk & Co 10+, along with the Lynk & Co 10

On April 24, Horse Powertrain showcased its widest range of engines, transmissions, and powertrain systems at the Beijing Auto Show 2026.
HORSE W30: its first production-ready V6 engine, with a 3.0-liter capacity. It’s very lightweight at 160 kg. It generates output of 350–400 kW and 600–700 Nm of torque, with a top

On April 24, smart showcased its full premium lineup at Auto Beijing 2026, China. This includes the debut of the Concept #2 and its first all-new midsize fastback sedan, the smart #6 EHD, along with the smart #1, #3, and #5 models.
The car measures 4,906 mm long, 1,922 mm wide, 1,508 high, with a wheelbase of 2,926 m

On April 23, it was reported that Lotus will enter the Brazilian market as the fifth brand from Geely Group in the country, following earlier reports that the automaker plans to introduce its brand Lynk & Co SUV to the market in 2026.
The brand will be imported and operated by LTS Brasil, an independent company led b