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The third model from Smart will debut at the Beijing Auto Show next week with the Smart #5 concept. The production model should be seen and listed in the second half of this year. Before that we bring you art concept to preview what we will see on April 25.
Lynk & Co is a joint brand under Geely and Volvo, founded in 2016. Its present-day model line consists of seven models in the domestic market. Lynk & Co officially launched an updated Lynk 08 EM-P with a longer range base “Plus” model on the Chinese market on April 17th. The limited-time starting price of 179,800 yuan (24,900 USD) is a bargain compared to the previous starting price of 205,800 yuan (28,400 USD). This new model comes equipped with the LYNK “Flyme Auto intelligent cockpit system” as standard, something that wasn’t previously seen in the base model.
From winning multiple WTCR titles (with the Lynk & Co 03 TCR) to a once-pioneering premium brand in the Chinese car market, Lynk & Co is finally gearing up for an electrified future with a new flagship sedan.
Previous Chinese reports indicated that that the Zeekr MIX was a six seater despite the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) listing stating it is a five seater. From new spy pictures of the interior we can see that there is indeed a six seater in a 3+3 arrangement like in a Fiat Multipla, luckily the MIX is a better looking car.
Geely introduced a new version of the Panda Mini EV urban dweller in China, featuring a motorsport-inspired bodykit and a special livery. Despite the aggressive styling, the Panda Mini EV Go Kart Edition doesn’t bring any power or chassis upgrades over the stock model.The highlights of the new special edition are a roof-mounted wing and a striking livery sending strong Fast and Furious vibes.
On April 9th, Geely released the official images of the Go Kart Edition of its Panda Mini EV. The brand claims that its design is inspired by go-karts, as suggested by the name, to further target the young consumer base.
Things change and charge fast in China’s EV world, after all that’s why you read Car News China! Just weeks after Li Auto wowed the world with the charging speed of the Mega, the new Zeekr 001 has grabbed the crown to be the fastest charging EV at least in terms of peak power rate.
The continuous growth of electric vehicle (EV) ownership puts pressure on the charging network, and open and interconnected charging networks among automakers are emerging as a solution. On March 27th, Nio and Geely Group announced further cooperation in charging network interconnection. Through the brand’s app, users of Geely’s vehicles can access real-time information about Nio’s charging stations and complete operations like scanning for charging and making payments.