This increase cost about 290 million USD. After the increase, Geely's stake in Aston Martin more than doubled.
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Hongqi E001 EV sedan with swappable battery and 800-km range spied in China
The Hongqi E001 has 619 hp, 800 km of range and a swappable battery. It will launch in China in November and later, it will enter Europe.
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Test Drive | Zeekr 009: Redefining Luxury in the Chinese EV MPV Market
Got a peek at the Zeekr 009 - Geely's luxury electric MPV. Impressive specs, high-end tech, and bold design.
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Toyota Prius Prime lease undercuts that of cheaper Prius hybrid
If you choose to lease, the Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid might cost significantly less to drive than the Prius hybrid—depending on where you live and which incentives Toyota might be factoring in. As partner site CarsDirect points out, the Toyota Prius Prime SE has a lease payment of just $435 a month, with $435 due at signing... Ford E-Tourneo Courier shows how versatile small EVs can be
Ford on Monday unveiled a versatile small EV that won't make it to the U.S, but could be a template for success in America. The Ford E-Tourneo Courier is a small van similar to (but even smaller than) the Transit Connect that was recently withdrawn from this market, but with an all-electric powertrain. It's scheduled to von on sale in Europe in... Stellantis-LG battery plant stalls due to lack of Canadian support
Stellantis and LG have halted construction of a joint venture battery plant in Windsor, Ontario, claiming the Canadian government hasn't met certain obligations, Bloomberg reported Monday. The report cited an email from a Stellantis spokesperson confirming that construction of the plant, slated to be the automaker's first large-scale battery... Mercedes-Benz confirms US-bound electric luxury van, potential RV
Mercedes-Benz plans to introduce luxurious mid-size electric passenger vans for the U.S. and China for the first time, along with factory-built RVs, it revealed on Tuesday. The announcement was part of the company’s most comprehensive look yet at its next-generation “.EA” electric architectures. All of these Mercedes-Benz... With a range exceeding 1,000km, Zeekr 001 started delivering the new version equipped with CATL Qilin batteries
Zeekr 001 is the first production vehicle to be powered by CATL Qilin batteries. CATL Qilin battery is currently the mass-produced power battery with the highest energy density in the market.
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The top 10 best-selling BEVs in the world in 2022
Tesla Model Y ranks first, Tesla Model 3 ranks second. Seven of the top ten are Chinese brands, including 4 BYD models.
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Honda puts off-key e:Ny1 badge on mainstream EV for Europe
Honda has found a lot of success in Europe with its Honda e hatchback. And now it’s adding a second EV to its Continental lineup with the e:Ny1. Honda calls the e:Ny1 “the logical next step on our electrification journey in Europe.” The small crossover appears positioned for the B-segment core of the Euro market, rivaling a... 