Daimler, Geely will relaunch Smart as China-based EV brand

Geely Holding Chairman Li Shufu, left, and Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche at the signing of a strategic cooperation for Smart. (Daimler AG - Global Communicatio/Daimler AG)

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Staff and wire reports

March 28, 2019 08:00 AM

The Smart microcar brand will be expanded into the subcompact segment and will build all future models in China for global markets in a joint venture owned by Daimler and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.

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