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Geely Auto Group

Geely Auto Group is a leading global automotive company headquartered in Hangzhou, China. Part of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, Geely Auto Group develops and manufactures passenger vehicles under the Geely Auto, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr brands.

With a strong focus on technology innovation, electrification, and sustainable mobility, Geely Auto Group operates world-class R&D centers and manufacturing facilities across China, Europe, and key international markets. The Group is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and intelligent vehicles enabled by advanced technologies such as hybrid powertrains, full-electric architectures, smart connectivity, and autonomous driving systems.

Global Manufacturing System
Zeekr

Geely Auto Group has established a global manufacturing system in countries including China, Malaysia, the UK, Brazil, as well as a sales and service network covering more than 100 countries and regions worldwide.

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Geely was founded
Geely was founded by Eric Li (Li Shufu) in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province.
Enters the automotive industry
Geely began developing and manufacturing passenger vehicles, marking the start of its automotive business.
The first Geely vehicle rolls off the assembly line
The Haoqing, Geely’s first passenger vehicle, was produced at the company’s Linhai manufacturing base in Zhejiang Province.
Geely receives approval to manufacture automobile
Geely became the first privately owned automaker to be officially included in China’s automobile manufacturer catalogue.
Geely Automobile Holdings is listed in Hong Kong
Geely Automobile Holdings Limited was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under stock code 0175.HK.
The Ningbo Declaration sets a new strategic direction
Geely Auto Group announced a shift from competing primarily on price toward a development model centred on technology, quality, safety and brand value.
Geely Holding secures the acquisition of Volvo Cars
The acquisition marked a major step in Geely Holding’s international expansion and the development of its global automotive portfolio.
Geely Holding enters the Fortune Global 500
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group appeared in the Fortune Global 500 for the first time.
CEVT established in Sweden
China Euro Vehicle Technology established in Gothenburg to support the development of Geely’s global vehicle architectures and technologies.
Lynk & Co launched
Geely Auto Group launched Lynk & Co as a new global automotive brand developed for a new generation of connected vehicles and users.
Geely Holding expands its global automotive portfolio
Geely Holding formed a strategic partnership with PROTON and acquired a controlling stake in Lotus.
Zeekr Intelligent Technology established
Zeekr launched as a premium electric-mobility technology brand.
Geely Auto Group officially joins the International Automotive Task Force
Geely Auto Group became the organization’s first Asian OEM voting member, expanding its participation in the development of global automotive quality standards.
Geely Auto Group launches a new electrified product series
The launch in China expanded the company’s new-energy vehicle portfolio in the mainstream market.
HORSE Powertrain Limited is established
Geely  Automobile Holdings, Geely Holding and Renault Group established HORSE Powertrain Limited as a global powertrain technology joint venture.
The Taizhou Declaration begins a new phase of strategic transformation
Geely Holding introduced a strategy focused on greater business concentration, integration, collaboration, resilience and talent development.
Geely Auto Group completed merger of Zeekr Group
Geely Automobile Holdings Limited completely acquired all outstanding shares of Zeekr Group integrating the Zeekr brand, Lynk & Co brand, and Geely Auto brand into global automotive group, Geely Auto Group. Post merger, Geely Auto Group became a unified listed platform, further strengthening the strategic execution, innovation capabilities, and operational efficiency of all three brands.
Geely Auto Group launches Geely Global Safety Centre
Geely Auto Group launched the world’s largest and most advanced automotive safety testing facility, Geely Global Safety Centre and introduced the concept of “Comprehensive Safety”.
Geely Auto Group unveils Full-Domain AI 2.0 and launches G-ASD
At CES 2026, Geely Auto Group introduced an upgraded vehicle-wide AI architecture and G-ASD, its next-generation intelligent driving system.
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