Geely strong 2017 sales, Geely Auto Group has subsequently set its 2018 sales volume target to 1.58 million units including the sales volume target for Lynk & Co-branded vehicles: Lynk & Co 01 and Lynk & Co 02. Geely Auto Group has four independent design centres in Shanghai, Gothenburg, Barcelona and California as well as four R&D centres in Hangzhou, Ningbo, Coventry, and Gothenburg capable of independently researching and producing full car parts, engines, transmissions and electrical systems. In Gothenburg, the group has established CEVT, a joint research and development centre between Volvo Cars and Geely Auto to create an industry
Geely was launched in 2009 as a medium to high-end luxury brand. Products sold under the Emgrand brand included: Launched in 2010 and replacing the Shanghai Maple brand, the company claimed Englon () emulated classic, British style, and its model line included a TX4 sold on the Chinese market. Some of its cars were built by Geely subsidiary Shanghai LTI. As Geely fully acquired The London Taxi Company in 2013, the emblem of Englon also became the new logo of The London Taxi Company. Gleagle () was an entry-level brand. Some Gleagle cars, such as the Gleagle Panda, were available for