Geely Tech EU and 3SS launch in-car entertainment hub for Zeekr across Europe On March 31, Geely Technology Europe, the European R&D center of Geely Auto Group, and 3SS, launched Zeekr’s Entertainment Hub, a next-generation in-car media platform rolling out across multiple Zeekr models in Europe. Zeekr‘s Entertainment Hub integrates Geely Technology Europe's software expertise with 3SS's 3Ready Automotive platform. Zeekr’s Entertainment Hub...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

hub under a single identity by integrating its key engineering centers in Gothenburg, Sweden and Frankfurt, Germany. Geely Tech Europe (GTE) will work closely with the Geely Research Institute to develop vehicle platforms for global markets from the start. It will provide engineering support across Zeekr, Lynk & Co, and Geely brands, with the goal of reducing the time gap between China and overseas product launches to under six months. It also pl...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

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

ok International Motor Show (47th BIMS) will be held under the theme “The Iconic Synchronicity” (Press Day/VIP Day: March 23 for vehicle brands and March 24 for motorcycle brands). International automotive brands participating in the show include Chinese marques such as NIO (including Firefly), Zeekr, XPeng, MG, GWM, BYD and Denza, GAC Group, Changan Automobile (including Nevo, Deepal and Avatr), Geely, Chery (Omoda & Jaecoo and Lepas), Dongf...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

Geely Auto Group announces strategic plans for 2026 On March 18, Geely Auto Group announced sales goals and vehicle model launch plans for 2026. The 2026 total sales goal is set at 3.45 million vehicles, up 14% year-over-year (y/y). -          The Zeekr brand targets 300,000 vehicles, up 34% y/y. -          The Lynk & Co brand targets 400,000 vehicles, up 14% y/y, and will launch the Lynk & Co 07 Wagon and a mid-to-large-size SU...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

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

ese brands, Geely led the group with 3,207 units, reflecting a 249.0% increase. MG Motor followed with 3,154 units sold, up 1.6% year over year, while JAC reported sales of 1,717 units, down 18.4%. Changan sold 1,712 units, a 78.5% increase. Another five Chinese brands reported sales too, including Zeekr and Lynk&Co, that started reporting sales to INEGI in February 2026. Vehicle sales remained broadly stable compared to February 2025, declining ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

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

Thai market. The first EV expected to be imported and launched in Thailand is the full-size SUV, the HONGQI E-HS9. Metro Group has a long history in Thailand, with its group companies serving as authorized dealers for major automotive brands, including Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, Mercedes-Benz, and Zeekr. (From FAW Global social media updates and an article of Thansettakij on February 10, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

llion funding round, at a USD 126 billion valuation, and plans to use the capital to expand to over 20 new cities in 2026, including its first international markets in Tokyo and London. Waymo’s current fleet consists of only about 2,500 vehicles, primarily the discontinued Jaguar I-PACE. Both the Zeekr-built “Ojai” purpose-built robotaxi van and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 will coexist in Waymo’s fleet alongside the remaining I-PACEs. (multiple s...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

bigger one. Let’s see.”The hybrid is expected to feature an extended-range powertrain with up to about 100 miles of electric-only range and EV-like performance. Platform details remain undecided and could involve Volvo’s SPA2 architecture or technology shared with parent company Geely, whose Zeekr brand already offers the 9X full-size three-row SUV. The idea of a large SUV echoes one teased in August 2020 as a flagship SUV, known internall...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/31

its Chinese heritage. By leveraging Stellantis’s expansive European operations network, Leapmotor hopes to gain an edge on its fellow Chinese automakers. After exploring the first hall, we headed to Hall 9, where the main cluster of Chinese cars was concentrated, with brands including BYD, Xpeng, Zeekr, Polestar, Jaecoo, and NIO standing side-by-side. BYD’s sales area was particularly crowded, helped by the brand’s lively dance show and rob...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

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

respectively) to rank among the world’s top 5 automakers, and develop a new architecture covering A- to E-class NEV models to reduce the average R&D cycle and overall cost per model by over 30%. Geely Holding Group will give full play to the brand advantages of Geely Auto, Galaxy, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr, and exert the localized operational capabilities of global brands such as Volvo, Polestar, and Lotus in the European and American markets. In a...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

ve leaders. The selected companies will now begin a six-month program focused on technical validation. They provide solutions to advance automated drive systems, increase safety, improve manufacturing, etc. The startups will work directly with MobilityXlab’s industry partners: Magna, Volvo Group, Zeekr Technology Europe, and Zenseact. The selected start-ups are as below  Ototo (United Kingdom): Provides a Symbolic AI foundation model for auto...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/20

a much broader field as Premium brands, new EV entrants, and Chinese disruptors push L3 capabilities into more nameplates. Likely L3 contenders include:– Premium: Audi, Porsche, Tesla, Cadillac, Volvo– Newer entrants: Rivian, Lucid, Afeela– Chinese disruptors: Luxeed, Stelato, Xiaomi, Xpeng, Zeekr As a result, GlobalData’s Autonomous Levels Forecast sees sales volumes of L3 capable vehicles rising from 104k units in 2025 to over 2 mn uni...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/19