FORVIA HELLA develops Galaxy Diamond Matrix Headlamps for Zeekr 8X Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has developed Galaxy Diamond Matrix Headlamps for Zeekr’s super hybrid electric high performance flagship SUV, the Zeekr 8X. The system uses a new generation of chip-based high-definition SSL|HD lighting modules and represents the first time this technology has been fully localized in China. It is designed to improve energy efficiency while s...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

JPJ reveals Malaysia’s top EV registrations in February 2026, rankings by brand and model Reported on March 10, 2026, Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) data showed Proton maintaining its lead in the country’s EV market (by brand) in February 2026 with 1,802 registrations, ahead of BYD (469), iCaur (294), MG (206), and Zeekr (191).  The rest of the top 10 included Tesla (144), Leapmotor (90), XPeng (75), TQ Wuling (66), and Volvo (46)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

BBA Motors introduces Zeekr 9X in Nigeria On March 6, multiple sources reported that BBA Motors Nigeria has officially unveiled the Zeekr 9X. This marks the first introduction of the Zeekr 9X vehicle in Africa. BBA Motors plans to introduce more electric and hybrid models tailored to African markets. Zeekr 9X is a plug-in hybrid vehicle. It has a combined range of up to 1,250 kilometres. It is equipped with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system pro...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

Valeo to showcase front lighting system for Zeekr 7X at SXSW 2026 Valeo Group (Valeo) will showcase the front lighting systems used on the Zeekr 7X at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, USA, from March 12-14, 2026. The system features over 1,700 customizable front-end LEDs, an illuminated logo, and two ultra-slim adaptive driving beam headlamps (15mm x 200mm). The solution enables headlights to function as communication tools, while imp...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Jameel Motors launches Zeekr brand in Italy On February 19, Jameel Motors Italia, together with Zeekr, officially announced Zeekr’s entry into the Italian market. Zeekr’s arrival in Italy represents a strategic milestone in its European expansion journey, building on its successful presence across Northern and Central European markets.  The brand’s full portfolio of electric models will be available to Italian customers. The line-up will i...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20

JPJ reveals Malaysia’s top EV registrations in January 2026, rankings by brand and model Reported on February 11, 2026, Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) data showed Proton leading the country’s EV market (by brand) in January 2026 with 3,276 registrations, far ahead of BYD (913), Zeekr (489), and iCaur (451). The rest of the top 10 included Tesla (176), Leapmotor (171), MG (169), XPeng (97), Mercedes-Benz (83), and Denza (55), while...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17

Zeekr’s Malaysian CKD plan to start with 7X SUV, 3 models set for 2026 launch Reported on February 13, 2026, Zeekr is moving toward local vehicle assembly in Malaysia as import restrictions tighten, making the country its first CKD hub outside China. The 7X SUV will be the first model produced locally, though Zeekr has not confirmed a precise start date, with production likely from 2027 at the earliest. The effort will leverage Geely’s invest...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/16

Volvo Cars considers large SUV for U.S. production At a press conference at Volvo Cars headquarters in Stockholm on January 22, CEO Hakan Samuelsson said the company is exploring the idea of adding a larger, full-size three-row SUV to its lineup to compete with the Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X7 in the U.S. and China, though the concept has not yet been approved. In September  2025, the company revealed plans to begin production of its XC60 crosso...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/31

Samsung Display to supply organic EL panels for Zeekr 9X Several South Korean media sources reported that Samsung Display will supply three types of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panels for a flagship electric SUV from Geely’s premium electric vehicle (EV) brand, the Zeekr 9X. The products to be delivered this time are a 16-inch center information display (CID), a 16-inch passenger information display (PID), and a 17-inch rear seat entert...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 (4,454 units) and the Tesla Model Y (4,401 units). Completing the top five were the BYD Atto 3 with 4,069 registrations and the Tesla Model 3 at 2,880 units. Further down the list, the BYD Atto 2 recorded 1,779 registrations, while the BYD M6 secured 1,683 units. The Zeekr 7X followed with 1,510 units, ahead of the BYD Seal 6 (1,279 units), and Denza D9 (1,200 units). Rounding out the top 20 were the BYD Seal (1,05...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

Zeekr unveils 8X plug-in hybrid electric SUV On January 9, Zeekr, a Geely sub-brand, unveiled the 8X flagship plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The 8X, the second flagship SUV model built on the SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture) super hybrid architecture, measures 5,100mm long, 1,998mm wide, and 1,780mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,069mm. 5- and 6-seater options are both available. Equipped with a 205kW engine and a ternary lithium battery, the...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

Geely licensed for Level 3 autonomous driving road testing in Hangzhou According to multiple press releases dated January 7, the Hangzhou authorities recently announced that Geely’s Zeekr 9X plug-in hybrid electric SUV with the G-Pilot H9 intelligent driver assistance solution was granted a license for road testing of Level 3 autonomous driving throughout the 9,224 square kilometers of Hangzhou, with over 1,500km of two-way expressways and high...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

AS 7 led the chart with 7,740 registrations. It was followed by the BYD Sealion 7 and BYD Atto 3, both recording 3,569 units, while the Tesla Model Y ranked fourth with 3,490 registrations. Rounding out the top five was the Tesla Model 3 with 1,977 units. Further down the list, the BYD M6 secured sixth place with 1,496 units, ahead of the BYD Atto 2 (1,336 units), Denza D9 (1,002 units), BYD Seal (989 units), and Zeekr 7X (831 units). The remaind...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

42nd Thailand International Motor Expo themed " The Magnificent Motor Expo" scheduled for November 29 to December 10 From November 29 to December 10, 2025, Thailand will host the 42nd Thailand International Motor Expo under the theme “The Magnificent Motor Expo” (Press/VIP Day: November 28). Participating international automotive brands include Aion, Audi, AVATR, BMW, BYD, Carryboy, Chery, Deepal, Denza, DFSK, Farizon, Ford, GAC, Geely, Geely...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/28

FORVIA HELLA launches star-diamond rear lamp for new Zeekr 9X On November 24, FORVIA HELLA launched a Star-Diamond Rear Lamp for the new flagship Zeekr 9X SUV. The rear lamp is developed and produced locally in China and entered series production in September this year. The Zeekr 9X model adopts a design with dual-opening tailgate. The integrated rear lamp is incorporated on its trunk and extends up to 1.7 meters.  The rear lamp adopts a distinc...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/24

Zeekr launches 7X model in Colombia On November 10, it was reported that Zeekr officially launched the 7X in Colombia during the Bogotá Motor Show. The mid-size model from Geely’s premium brand is available in Sport, Premium and Flagship versions and emphasizes design, performance, and technology. The 7X, built on Geely’s SEA3 platform, measures 4.78 m long, 1.93 m wide and 1.65 m high, with a 2.90 m wheelbase. The Sport and Premium versions...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/13

Japan Mobility Show 2025 opens its doors The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) has kicked off the Japan Mobility Show 2025 at Tokyo Big Sight, running from October 29 to November 9. Press days take place on October 29 and 30, with the show opening to the public on October 31. The event is being held under the theme “A unique opportunity to explore mobility’s future”. This year’s show has attracted a record 517 companies an...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30

tered in Malaysia during the first nine months of 2025. Leading the top 10 was the Proton e.MAS 7 with 6,212 units registered, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 (2,709 units), BYD Atto 3 (2,665 units), and Tesla Model Y (2,434 units). Completing the top five was the Tesla Model 3 with 1,412 units. In sixth place was the BYD M6 with 1,261 units, followed by the BYD Seal (886 units), Denza D9 (850 units), BYD Atto 2 (751 units), and Zeekr 009 (627 unit...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

Capital Smart Motors, Pakistan launches six electric vehicles On October 11, 2025, Capital Smart Motors launched six electric vehicles in Pakistan at the "EVOLVE" event at Lahore Expo Centre. The lineup included the Zeekr 7X mid-size SUV, Zeekr 009 luxury MPV, Zeekr X compact crossover, JMEV Elight compact sedan, Forthing Friday compact SUV, and Riddara RD6 pickup.​ Based on Capital Smart Motors' social media update/ multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

Zeekr launches 9X plug-in hybrid electric SUV On September 29, Zeekr launched the 9X luxury plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in two dual-motor and two tri-motor variants, with prices ranging from CNY 459,900 to CNY 589,900. The 9X measures 5,239mm long, 2,019mm or 2,029mm wide, and 1,819mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,169mm. The 9X features a 4WD layout, a 900V full-stack hybrid architecture, and a 205kW 2.0T super dedicated hyb...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09