Geely
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Manufacturer 1 FebJason Allbutt to head smart UK as CEO
Jason Allbutt has been appointed smart UK’s new CEO, reporting directly to Dirk Adelmann, smart's European chief.
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Manufacturer 27 OctVolvo expands EX30 production to Belgium
Geely-owned Volvo Cars’ decision to expand production of its new all-electric Volvo EX30 in Belgium has been prompted by popular demand
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Manufacturer 3 OctFurther China auto retail insights from brand builder Tony Whitehorn
In this the second part, Tony Whitehorn looks at which brands will be first on the scene, which ones are following close behind and which business model the first arrivals are likely to adopt - and why. NIO, Aiways, Li Auto, Neta and XPeng
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Manufacturer 1 AugLotus Cars opens first ‘global store’ in London’s Mayfair
Lotus Cars has opened a new first-of-its-kind brand store opposite the Ritz hotel, at the heart of London’s prestigious Mayfair district.
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Manufacturer 11 JulRenault Group and Geely JV to build up to 5m low emission powertrains per year
Renault Group and China's Geely are set to launch a joint venture company able to produce annually up to five million efficient powertrains, including hybrids and plug-in hybrids.
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Manufacturer 19 AprDirect-to-consumer Chinese EV brand Zeekr will ‘not rule out’ retail partnerships
Fast-growing direct-to-consumer electric vehicle (EV) brand Zeekr has told AM it ‘doesn’t not rule out’ retail partnerships after announcing its European launch will get underway before the end of this year.
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Car Dealer News 29 NovLookers' Charles Hurst division to open Northern Ireland’s only Lotus Cars dealership
Lookers’ Charles Hurst car retail division has struck an agreement with sports car maker Lotus Cars to develop its only dealership in Northern Ireland.
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Manufacturer 30 SepGeely takes near-8% stake in Aston Martin after failed acquisition bids
Geely has taken a share of almost 8% in British performance car brand Aston Martin after a series of bids to acquire a stake in the OEM.
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Gallery Article 17 AugPictures: Polestar 6 electric roadster to join EV brand’s range
Zero emissions performance car brand Polestar has confirmed that its electric roadster concept will go into production as its new Polestar 6 – revealing pictures of the production-ready convertible.
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Manufacturer 2 MarAgency model car retail must be ‘collaborative and win-win’, says Lotus boss
Agency model car retail is sure to become more widely adopted but agreements must be “balanced, collaborative and win-win”, according to Lotus Cars executive director of sales and aftersales, Geoff Dowding.
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Car Dealer News 24 FebPaul Rigby Group to open UK's third Polestar Space in Birmingham
Paul Rigby Group will operate the UK’s third Polestar Space when the electric vehicle (EV) brand’s new facility opens its doors to customers at the Touchwood Solihull shopping centre next week.
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People News 14 FebFormer Jardine Motors dealer principal to head up Lotus Advanced Performance
Former Jardine Motors Group dealer principal Simon Lane has been appointed as director of Lotus Cars’ new Advanced Performance division.
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Manufacturer 27 SepPolestar performance EV brand to embark on £14.6bn public listing
Polestar will embark on a £14.6 billion public listing as part of a strategy to fund “significant investment in products and the expansion of operations and markets”, it has revealed.
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Manufacturer 7 SepPolestar’s global footprint to grow from eight to 30 countries by 2022
Performance electric vehicle (EV) brand Polestar has revealed plans to grow its global presence from nine to 30 markets by the end of 2022.
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Manufacturer 10 JunPolestar CEO finds EV brand's online car retail model 'rejuvinating'
When Polestar UK chief executive Jonathan Goodman told AM he was “thoroughly enjoying” his role overseeing the roll-out of the performance electric vehicle (EV) brand, it’s clear that he means it.
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Manufacturer 19 Apr
Polestar boss questions ‘paper value’ of rival EV manufacturers
Polestar chief executive Thomas Ingenlath has questioned the “paper value” of rival electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers as the Geely-owned carmaker continues to be linked with a possible public offering.
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Car Dealer News 8 AprGillanders Motors appointed as LEVC taxi and van dealer for Aberdeenshire
Gillanders Motors has been appointed as the London Electric Vehicle Company’s (LEVC) taxi and light commercial vehicle (LCV) dealer for Aberdeenshire.
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Manufacturer 26 JanLotus will begin to realise Vision80 strategy with Elise replacement
Lotus Cars will advance its Vision80 strategy in 2021 with the launch of a new Type 131 sports car to replace its iconic Elise and a move into a new £100m manufacturing facility at its Hethel headquarters.
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Manufacturer 21 JanLookers opens UK’s second Polestar Space at Manchester Trafford Centre
The UK’s second Polestar Space has been created at Manchester’s Trafford Centre shopping mall as the rapid rate of new car retail location openings continues in ‘COVID-19 Lockdown 3’.
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Manufacturer 11 NovLEVC: slow ULEZ roll-out a ‘frustration’ for fast-growing EV brand
Icon is a much over-used word in our modern world. Things that have only existed a few years are described as iconic, without having had the time to cement their place in their particular pantheon.
