Lynk & Co

After revealing its first vehicle way back in 2016, Geely owned Lynk & Co has finally started rolling out the 01 plug-in hybrid SUV to members of its Netflix-like subscription and sharing mobility service.

Auto China (Beijing Motor Show) became the first international auto show of the post-corona era when it took place between September 26 and October 5. The show was quite different from past events but still brought plenty to see.

You won't be able buy any of Lynk & Co's vehicles at a dealership, with the company opting to build a community of subscribers to its mobility platform. Now that platform is due to roll out in European cities, starting with Amsterdam next month.

Cobe has been commissioned to create a new design center for Chinese automotive juggernaut Geely. The building will include what Cobe calls a "Chamber of Secrets" that will enable Geely's designers to do their work away from prying eyes.

He's spent more than 30 years in the car business, so Lynk & Co's Alain Visser might be expected to be an ambassador for the industry. Yet it's an industry the company seeks to turn upside down. So perhaps it's no surprise that Visser has some outspoken views on the industry he labels a "dinosaur".

Lynk & Co today revealed its brand new 02 crossover SUV, the missing Lynk in the chain between its 01 SUV, and 03 sedan. A car "for people who don't want to own cars," the model combines the body of a hatchback with the chassis of an SUV.

Say what you will about the big manufacturers, but they sure know how to plug a gap in the market. Undeterred, Lynk & Co has set about building the "most connected car[s]" in the world. Having started with 01 SUV, the Chinese company has expanded its lineup to include the 03 sedan.