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Ford‑Geely Valencia plant joint venture
5 clusters · 145 sources · last updated
Latest: Chinese Auto Industry Expands in Europe with Spain, Germany Projects
Ford and Geely formalised their 66 %/34 % joint venture for the Valencia plant on 24 July 2026 and announced it publicly on 26 July. Pending regulatory approval, operations are slated to begin in the first half of 2027,
Brazil EV surge, Chinese imports, and fuel blend shift
198 clusters · 605 sources · last updated
Latest: Brazil Introduces 32% Ethanol Blend in Gasoline (E32)
Brazil’s EV market kept expanding in July 2026. Imports of Chinese‑manufactured cars surged to US$5.2 billion in the first five months – a 146.9 % rise year‑on‑year – propelling Brazil ahead of Russia as the world’s larg
Zeekr expands EV lineup, Europe rollout and Greece
20 clusters · 70 sources · last updated
Latest: Geely, Zeekr and XPeng expand electric vehicle offerings in Greece
After debuting the 7GT shooting‑brake in July 2026, Zeekr introduced the 7GT four‑door sedan in France and entered Spain on 14 July via Salvador Caetano Auto. Built on Geely’s 800‑volt SEA platform, the 7GT delivers up t
Electric vehicle market expansion
2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated
Latest: IEA forecasts electric vehicles to claim 29% of global car sales in 2026
In late July 2026, Dutch leasing firms reported a rapid shift toward electric cars, spurred by a new fiscal measure that will penalise non‑electric business vehicles from 2027. The policy, combined with expanding zero‑em
Polestar exits US market, eyes Australian growth
12 clusters · 78 sources · last updated
Latest: Polestar Australia sees opportunity after US ban on its vehicles
The U.S. Department of Commerce denied a Connected Vehicle Rule exemption, blocking Polestar from selling new models in the United States after the 2027 model year and covering any hardware linked to China or Russia by 2
Central Europe EV shift, Chinese market share climbs
26 clusters · 129 sources · last updated
Latest: Slovakia's EV market now offers over 450 passenger models as prices stay above ICE cars
Chinese electric‑vehicle makers are deepening their foothold across Central Europe. In late July 2026 GAC AION began sales in Romania via Inchcape România, offering the AION V SUV and compact AION UT, both built in Austr
Geely expands global EV lineup
10 clusters · 37 sources · last updated
Latest: Geely Opens Reservations for E2 Compact Electric Hatchback
Geely continues to broaden its electric‑vehicle portfolio worldwide. In July 2026 the company opened reservations for the five‑door E2 compact hatchback in Spain and Ireland, offering a €500 refundable reservation fee an
Ultra-fast EV charging developments
2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated
Latest: China's BYD, Geely, Hongqi and Dongfeng Boost Ultra-Fast EV Charging
In late July 2026 FAW’s Hong‑Qi brand unveiled a prototype 12C battery that can charge from 10 % to 70 % in 3 min 41 s and reach 97 % in 8 min 3 s. The pack, co‑developed with Lishen Battery, uses a low‑desolvation elect
Automaker model launches in Argentina
2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated
Latest: Geely launches Icon compact SUV in Argentina
In July 2026, two automakers expanded Argentina's compact SUV market with new model introductions. Chevrolet unveiled the Onix Activ, a crossover‑styled variant of its compact hatchback, at the Rural Expo in Buenos Aires
US Senate bill and Commerce rules on Chinese-linked vehicles
3 clusters · 61 sources · last updated
Latest: U.S. Limits Chinese-Linked Connected Vehicle Technology
In late July 2026 the Senate Commerce Committee advanced the Connected Vehicle Security Act, a bipartisan proposal that would bar the sale, import, production or resale of connected vehicles from manufacturers in which C
Geely plug‑in hybrid expansion
3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated
Latest: Geely Galaxy Cruiser 700 SUV Unveiled Ahead of Milan Auto Show
Geely has kept up its rapid rollout of high‑output plug‑in hybrids and new electric models in China. The Galaxy A7 sedan repeated its Guinness World Record, travelling 2,608.36 km across four provinces on a single charge
Smart microcar revival in Europe
11 clusters · 44 sources · last updated
Latest: Smart #2 electric city car enters final testing ahead of 2026 Paris debut
Smart, now a 50 % Mercedes‑Benz‑Geely joint venture, continues development of its two‑seat electric city car, the Smart #2. After the mid‑June announcement of a 35.7 kWh battery delivering up to 300 km WLTP range, the pr