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Alphabet Inc.'s Waymo unit will add an electric shuttle built by Zeekr to its U.S. fleet, the self-driving technology company said on Tuesday. Waymo's fleet currently relies on Chrysler Pacifica minivans and Jaguar I-Pace crossovers, though unlike those vehicles, which were originally designed to be driven by a human for private use, the Zeekr shuttle will be designed specifically for a self-driving service. As a result, the shuttle will be devoid of a steering wheel and pedals. The cabin will also be easier to get in and out of thanks to a B-pillarless design and a low floor, and occupants...
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Geely-Renault deal could see Lynk & Co. enter USA potential deal between Geely and Renault could pave the way for Geely's Lynk & Co. brand to reach the U.S. Geely and Renault in August signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a comprehensive deal that will see them jointly introduce Renault-branded hybrids in China, using vehicle platforms...
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Volvo shares start trading following successful IPO
Volvo has gone public via an IPO and is on track to receive $2.4 billion out of the deal.
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Volvo will seek to raise almost $3B from IPO
Volvo is about to go public in a deal that could value the company at close to $30 billion.
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Volocopter partners with Geely for flying taxi company in China
Volocopter and Geely expect to have an electric flying taxi service up and running in China in the next 3-5 years.
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Geely design chief Peter Horbury moved to Lotus, replaced by ex-Bentley designer
Lotus has named a new head designer as it prepares for the launch of four new models.
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Renault is making another crack at the Chinese market, this time with Geely as a partner.
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With IPO in view, Volvo buys out Chinese joint ventures from Geely
Volvo is set to become the first foreign automaker to fully own its operations in China.
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Geely-backed Ecarx buys 15% of Volvo self-driving unit Zenseact
A new deal with Ecarx is expected to help self-driving technology company Zenseact expand into China.
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As it turns toward EVs, Volvo spins off internal-combustion engine operations
Volvo and Geely will merge their respective internal-combustion engine departments into the new company Aurobay.
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Geely Vision Starburst concept shows off automaker's new design direction
The Geely Vision Starburst concept introduces the brand's Expanding Cosmos design language with creased lines and lighting elements to indicate vehicle status.
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Zeekr 001: First model from new Geely brand for premium EVs revealed
Geely plans to target Tesla with a premium brand focused on EV technology.
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Volvo plans to establish a joint venture with China's Ecarx to develop a next-generation infotainment system.
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Volvo and Geely plan deep collaboration but rule out full merger
While they won't merge, Volvo and Geely will still collaborate on platforms, powertrains and even dealerships.
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Geely invests in Faraday Future, may build cars for EV startup
Faraday Future looks set to expand into China with help from Geely and Foxconn.
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Geely teams up with Foxconn to build cars, parts for other companies
Just as your phone or computer might be manufactured by a different company to the one that developed it, in the future the same could be true for cars.
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Chinese tech giant Baidu gets into EV game with Geely
Baidu plans to get into the EV game using a modular platform developed by Geely.
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400-mile Lynk & Co. Zero EV will be first with Geely modular platform
The first vehicle based on Geely's new SEA modular EV platform will be a hatchback from Lynk & Co.
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Daimler and Geely Holding are developing next-generation hybrid powertrains.
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Geely previews EV modular platform destined for future Volvos
Geely's new dedicated EV platform can deliver a range of over 400 miles and will spawn its first model in 2021.
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Geely reportedly eyes Aston Martin stake
Aston Martin would sit alongside Lotus, Smart and Volvo in Geely's portfolio of western car brands if the deal goes ahead.
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Daimler and Geely launch premium ride-hailing service in China
German auto giant Daimler and its Chinese shareholder Zhejiang Geely Holding Group have joined forces to take on the booming ride-hailing market in China, which is currently dominated by Didi Chuxing. The two automakers on Tuesday established a 50:50 joint venture to offer various mobility...
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JLR keen on Geely, BMW partnerships
Jaguar Land Rover has reportedly reached out to BMW and Chinese company Geely as possible partners, likely for electric vehicle and/or autonomous driving technology.
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First market for Volocopter flying taxi might be Singapore
Volocopter's flying taxi service could be in operation soon, but with a pilot on board. Fully autonomous flights won't be ready for another 5-10 years, according to a company co-founder.
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