GEELY - The Biggest Car Company You've Never Heard Of | Up To Speed

Geely is the biggest car company, that you’ve never heard of. Their Chinese badge may be only 30 years old, but in that time, they’ve managed to sell millions of cars, like the Geely Haoqing, and the Geely Borui, win an FIA manufacturer’s cup, and set a lap record at the Nurburgring in the Lynk & Co.'s Lynk 03. But how in the world did they go from making unreliable cars in the 90s to BUYING VOLVO? And what made the founder so mad that he drove a steamroller over an entire lot of cars? Join James Pumphrey as he gets you up to speed, on the largest Chinese car brand you've never heard of.

►Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
05:36 A Crushing Defeat
09:08 Sweden The Deal
10:37 A Lynk To The Future

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[diodhut]

Li: cars are just two sofas on four wheels
Me: never have I been so offended by something I 100% agree on

[sethallison]

Now that James has lost weight the next step is for him to become Hugh Jackman level ripped. Lightning! Lightning lightning!

[deyan]

Oh, and Geely own one more small company, maybe you heard of it... LOTUS

[MichaelReeves]

I own a 2019 Volvo S60, one of the ‘geely Volvo’s’ and let me tell you....Geely truly saved Volvo and turned them into something absolutely fantastic

[paulxaviercyr]

"Cars are just two couches on four wheels."
HERE'S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET UP TO SPEED ON THE FORD CROWN VIC!!!

[matthewwitter]

When James said “meiri translates to...” I got a McDonald’s ad and I thought it literally translated to McDonald’s.

[yapkeansin]

As a Malaysian, I think Geely really saved our national car Proton and even took them to next level in terms of quality.

[lewisharris]

You know what James... whenever I'm having a really shitty day, I can always watch a Donut Media video especially the ones you narrate and have my day turned around instantly. You're a real blessing to the car community. Positivity, a great sense of humor, and knowledge to keep us informed. I've been car crazy since I can remember and sometimes get anxiety over what's the best car as embarrassing and dumb as it sounds. I just love automobiles! I'm greatful that you've exposed us to the brilliance of Chinese engineering and motorsport. For I now have a new dream to chase. I would've never found my dream car if not for this video. The Lynk & Co 03 +/Cyan Racing Concept ❤️Thank you for all that you do for the car community and please take care of yourself after your heart attack. I had two strokes at 24 and life is no joke bruh. Love you and wish you well!

[uneven]

Everyone: *doesn't turn up to the premiere party*
Li: RODA ROLLA DA

[T]

"Auspicious Beauty Leopard" sounds like something James came up with.

[lateflip]

"The mieri which translates to..." "LETS PLAY RAID SHADOW LEGENDS"

[KixPanganiban]

I own a Geely, and it's fantastic. The technology and creature comfort it ships with have only so far been available for luxury cars here in the Philippines. Thanks for the explainer!

[renaldisaputra]

in other words, Volvo now is much happier under Geely rather than under Ford

[kennychan]

Malaysians sees geely: waiting for proton to appear.

Sees the entire video without proton: SAD NOISE MALAYSIAN INTENSIFIES

[myMotoring]

Geely owned 49% shares in Proton who happened to be owning Lotus.

[jacksmith]

06:25 im not gonna front, I fricken love this Lee dude at this point, straight up G moves

[bakhteria]

Dude u totally skipped over the fact that they bought Lotus. Guess u have to do a part 2.

[sarveshratnasuriyaramesh]

As a malaysian the geely is pretty much a household name since they bought our national carmaker, Proton.

[monalisa]

"You know Geely?"
Me : Yeah, but where I came from, we call them by another name. Proton.

[docraja]

i own a Proton X50...its basically a Geely Binyue / Coolray. Since Geely bought Proton (Malaysian car manufacturer), it has done a lot to our national brand. Im getting a volvo gear + lotus handling at an affordable price. really love my car and what Geely has done