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Lynk & Co and Geely international expansion

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2026-10-08 10:29 UTC → 2026-10-21 04:28 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Following its entry into the Argentine market in early August 2026, Lynk & Co has ~~officially~~ launched ~~its~~ operations ~~in the country~~ with ~~a lineup of~~ three plug-in hybrid ~~SUVs. The~~ SUVs, including the flagship 08 ~~PHEV, a D-SUV utilizing the Volvo-derived CMA platform, is priced from US$ 63,200 and features Scandinavian design elements and Matrix LED protectors.~~ PHEV. The brand’s regional presence is managed by the Belcastro Group, ~~which operates 18 points of sale across seven provinces~~ and ~~five service workshops. Additionally, the brand noted its motorsports influence via the Lynk & Co 03TCR, which won the TCR South America championship in 2022, and expressed~~ plans ~~to expand~~ for expansion into Brazil by ~~2027.~~ 2027 are underway. On 8 October 2026, ~~Lynk & Co expanded its Argentine presence by introducing~~ the brand introduced the large, six-seat Lynk & Co 900 at the Expo Auto Chino 2026. ~~This large, six-seat plug-in hybrid SUV features a 2.0 Turbo engine with two electric motors, producing 720 CV and 1,038 Nm of torque, with an all-electric range of up to 260 km.~~ In Europe, the brand’s market entry in Austria has faced delays. While the company previously planned to launch models such as the 01, 02, and 08 in 2026, the market launch will not occur this year. This delay may be linked to the restructuring of distribution, as Lynk & Co is transitioning its commercial model. Volvo Cars ~~is set~~ has reached a definitive agreement with Geely Auto to become the exclusive distributor for Lynk & Co in ~~Europe~~ Europe, effective January 2027. ~~Concurrently, Geely brand Zeekr is preparing~~ This partnership will allow Lynk & Co to ~~enter~~ utilize Volvo’s established retail and aftersales infrastructure to scale its presence across the ~~Austrian market~~ continent, moving away from its previous focus on subscription models toward a traditional dealership model. While Volvo will manage commercial operations and brand development in ~~the fourth quarter of 2026 with five planned models. On 18 August 2026,~~ Europe, Geely Auto will retain responsibility for global product development, R&D, and brand strategy. To mitigate European Union tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, Geely Automobile announced a localization strategy to ~~deepen international market penetration. Starting in 2028, Geely plans to~~ begin mass production of ~~its~~ premium brands, including Zeekr and Lynk & Co, at Volvo manufacturing facilities in Europe ~~to bypass~~ starting in 2028. Identified hubs include plants in Torslanda, Sweden; Ghent, Belgium; and a new facility in Košice, Slovakia. Potential models for European ~~Union tariffs~~ assembly include the Lynk & Co 900 and Zeekr crossovers. Additionally, Lynk & Co has unveiled official images of the 900L, an extended flagship SUV based on ~~Chinese-made vehicles.~~ the 900 model. The 900L features a seven-seat layout, a 2.0T plug-in hybrid system, and advanced intelligent driving capabilities via a roof-integrated LiDAR sensor.

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