Volvo Cars to become Lynk & Co's exclusive European distributor from 2027

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Volvo Cars has finalised an agreement with its parent company Geely Auto to become the exclusive distributor for the Lynk & Co new energy vehicle brand in Europe starting in January 2027. The deal follows a preliminary agreement signed at the end of March, and Volvo will take responsibility for Lynk & Co's commercial operations across Europe from the beginning of next year, using its own retailers and service network to distribute the vehicles. Volvo Cars said it will maintain clear brand differentiation with Lynk & Co while broadening its total consumer base and increasing sales and servicing business for its retail partners. Volvo Cars chief commercial officer Erik Severinson said the partnership combines Volvo's commercial infrastructure with Lynk & Co's brand and product proposition, while Lynk & Co International CEO Mo Wang said the two will work closely to turn the partnership into sustainable long-term growth. The business with Lynk & Co will be led by Martin Persson, reporting directly to Severinson, and Lynk & Co will continue to design, develop and certify its global product portfolio as part of the Geely Auto Group.

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Volvo Car AB Series B
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Volvo Cars becomes exclusive European distributor for Lynk & Co, adding sales and servicing business for its retail partners and broadening its consumer base.

Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd
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Geely Auto's Lynk & Co brand gains Volvo's European retail and service network as exclusive distributor from 2027, broadening its European sales reach.

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Lynk & CoPrivate▲ Positive
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Lynk & Co secures Volvo's commercial infrastructure and retail network for its European distribution starting 2027.

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