http://www.car4play.com/forum Car4play forum en-gb Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:01:02 +0100 Copyright: Car4play webmaster@car4play.com (Technical) 5 car4play690262 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:01:02 +0100 Geely also own SMART. All SMARTS are now made in China, on Geely/Volvo/Polestar EV platforms. The original diddy SMARTS are consigned to history. And I think Geely have taken a minor stake in Mercedes-Benz? Leapmotor's tie up with Stellantis will probably ensure their survival too. http://www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?m=690262&v=e car4play690245 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:43:47 +0100 Levc owned by Geely . Black cab based on a Volvo chassis. http://www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?m=690245&v=e car4play690239 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:32:50 +0100 >> Geely are there and think they own Volvo and Lotus, or certainly have a tie >> up with them in some way. >> They have a 16 speaker stereo including speakers mounted in roof and headrests....... Ah yes, forgot them, they would be very wise to stick to the Volvo brand name and style. http://www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?m=690239&v=e car4play690237 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:06:50 +0100 Geely are there and think they own Volvo and Lotus, or certainly have a tie up with them in some way. They have a 16 speaker stereo including speakers mounted in roof and headrests....... http://www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?m=690237&v=e car4play690233 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:14:15 +0100 The chinese EV carmarket will I think end up with three makers. Cherry, BYD and SAIC (MG). They seem to understand the European and UK market better. http://www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?m=690233&v=e car4play690229 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:59:27 +0100 I saw one last year when I took the Korando in for it's last dealer service in Wymondham. The reviews at the time were poor. http://www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?m=690229&v=e car4play690226 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:45:55 +0100 I have been doing lots of research on them and one minute I feel they are too risky and they are cheap for a reason and then the other I feel they are the new "Apple" and BMW and the like are the Nokias and Motorolas burying their heads in the sand thinking their name will keep their market share. http://www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?m=690226&v=e car4play690222 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:41:02 +0100 I remember reading (in Autocar) a pretty daming road rest, which might explain why they haven't sold well? I may (or may not) have seen one of these - I'm afraid that even to a car enthusiast, these Chinese SUVs all blur into one! http://www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?m=690222&v=e car4play690213 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:45:47 +0100 https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/electric-cars/skywell-brand-limbo-after-uk-importer-closes-doors I have been doing lots of research lately of another BMW or a Chinese PHEV / EV but have to confess that even I hadn't heard of this brand! http://www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?m=690213&v=e