Geely Fully Acquires Radar Auto in EV Pickup Integration Push
Geely plans to acquire Radar Auto, enhancing its electric pickup brand and integrating it into operations.
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Geely plans to acquire Radar Auto, enhancing its electric pickup brand and integrating it into operations.
Geely has agreed to purchase Ford’s idle Body 3 assembly line in Spain, enabling independent vehicle manufacturing and potential collaboration.
Ford CEO Jim Farley warns against Chinese automakers entering the US market, citing manufacturing risks and data security concerns.
As major global automakers release their 2025 sales figures, BYD’s annual sales of 4.602 million vehicles make it the first Chinese automaker to enter the global top six by volume.
For Geely, localized production in Europe could cut costs and reduce tariff exposure, as Chinese carmakers accelerate regional manufacturing strategies across the continent.
The cumulative European sales of the Seal U PHEV reached 72,667 units in 2025.
If an agreement is reached, Ford would use BYD-supplied batteries in vehicle plants outside the United States.
Xiaomi’s Lei Jun will host a year-end livestream to dismantle the YU7, responding to public interest in teardowns.
Since the tariff took effect, sales of BEVs in Canada have fallen 39.2% YoY, PHEVs declined 2.2%, and only HEVs bucked the trend, posting a 60.7% increase.
BYD’s UK market share rose from 2.2% at the start of the year to 3.6% in September.