# Geely
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Geely Deepens NVIDIA Partnership to Build an AI Foundation for Next‑Generation Mobility
Geely has agreed with NVIDIA to deepen cooperation across physical, enterprise and industrial AI, integrating NVIDIA’s software and hardware stack into its assisted driving platform and using DRIVE AGX Hyperion for robotaxi development. The partnership targets vehicle intelligence, smart cabins, and factory optimisation and could accelerate Geely’s autonomy roadmap while raising supply‑chain and geopolitical tradeoffs.
When Selling Cars Stops Paying: Automakers Pivot to Power Sales
As EV sales slow and margins tighten, global automakers are redirecting battery capacity and engineering into energy storage and grid services. The pivot leverages shared manufacturing, high storage margins, and new market opportunities in grid balancing and AI-driven demand, but success depends on policy, market design and managing battery-life economics for owners.
From Megvii's Ashes to a Geely-Backed Empire: Yin Qi's Bet on an AI+Car Closed Loop
Yin Qi has reconfigured his post‑Megvii career around a tightly integrated AI+automotive strategy, combining StepFun’s large models with Qianli/Geely’s hardware and distribution to create a commercial ‘‘closed loop.’’ Backed by state capital and big tech, StepFun has raised over RMB5 billion and aims for a near‑term listing, but its dependence on Geely creates strategic trade‑offs between fast deployment and independence.
Geely-Backed Meizu Shelves Next Phone as It Shifts From Hardware to AI; Meizu 23 Will Not Be Sold
Meizu, now majority-owned by Geely’s Star Era, has completed development of the Meizu 23 but will not release it as the company pauses domestic phone hardware R&D and pivots to AI-driven software and ecosystems anchored on Flyme. Existing phones remain available while AR hardware and Flyme Auto are being prioritised, even as official sales channels show many phone models sold out.
BYD and Geely Target Mexican Assembly Plant as China Accelerates a North American Push
BYD and Geely have been named among finalists to buy a Nissan–Mercedes‑Benz plant in Guanajuato, Mexico, a strategic asset that would provide tariff‑free access to the U.S. and Canada under USMCA. The potential deal reflects a broader shift: China’s auto exports surged in 2025, and Mexico became the largest destination for Chinese vehicles, as manufacturers pursue local production to deepen their foothold in the Americas.
BYD and Geely Eye Mexican Plant as Springboard into the Americas
BYD and Geely are reported to be shortlisted to bid for a Nissan–Mercedes‑Benz factory in Guanajuato, Mexico. Acquiring the plant would give Chinese automakers immediate production credentials and proximity to the Americas, helping them sidestep tariff and logistics constraints while accelerating overseas expansion.
From Chengdu’s Labs to the Pitch: How China Is Turning Drones into Sport—and Soft Power
Chengdu hosted the Geely·Ablefly National Drone Football Championship on 9 February, an event that blended competition and technological display. The final highlighted local training infrastructure, international student participation and municipal backing for the emerging “technology + sport” sector, underscoring Chengdu’s aim to turn recreational drone activity into an organised, innovation-driven industry.
Zeekr Warns Early 8X Leak Disrupted Launch Rhythm, Underscoring PR Risks in China’s EV Race
Zeekr said parts of its forthcoming 8X model's information leaked ahead of schedule, disrupting the planned release rhythm and prompting the company to reassert the importance of orderly product launches. The episode highlights how leaks can distort marketing, dealer and competitive dynamics in China's cutthroat EV market.
Geely Bets Big on In‑House AI: Chairman Yin Qi Bridges Big‑Model Firm and Smart‑Driving Unit as JiaYue Raises Over ¥5bn
Geely has accelerated efforts to internalise AI by appointing Yin Qi as chairman of both its smart‑driving unit Qianli Technology and the big‑model company JiaYue Xingchen, which has just closed a B+ round topping ¥5 billion. The move aims to fuse in‑house foundational models with production vehicle terminals to boost proprietary ‘model content’ and fast‑track agent‑driven cockpits and assisted‑driving features.
Toyota Extends Lead as Global No.1; Volkswagen Stumbles and Chinese Brands Surge
Toyota retained the world sales crown in 2025 with more than 11.3 million vehicles, extending a lead of about 2.3 million units over Volkswagen Group. Toyota’s growth, steady China performance and hybrid strength contrast with Volkswagen’s China slump and management restructuring, while BYD and Geely’s rapid rises signal a reordering of the global auto landscape.