- Geely Auto Group makes its first group-level appearance at the Paris Motor Show, highlighting the Geely Monjaro EM-i, Lynk & Co 07GT and Zeekr 9X.
- It showcases the Group's expansion across mainstream, premium and luxury segments, from hybrid family SUV to luxury super hybrid flagship.
- Combined European sales across the three brands exceeded 10,000 units in September 2026, alongside continued expansion of local retail, service and product development operations.
PARIS, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Geely Auto Group makes its first group-level appearance at the Paris Motor Show, bringing together Geely Auto, Lynk & Co and Zeekr at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Led by the Geely Monjaro EM-i, Lynk & Co 07GT, and Zeekr 9X, the debut showcases the Group's versatile, differentiated product offerings across mainstream, premium, and luxury segments.
Geely Auto launches the Geely Monjaro EM-i, its flagship D-segment hybrid SUV, in Europe. Combining strong power, spacious comfort, outstanding efficiency and advanced intelligence, the Monjaro EM-i delivers a refined hybrid driving experience for families worldwide.
Lynk & Co gives the Lynk & Co 07GT its European premiere, extending the brand's local product lineup with its first plug-in hybrid sport touring model. It is shaped by the brand's "The Next Day" design philosophy, blending the elegance of a shooting brake with the dynamic character of a performance-oriented fastback.
Zeekr presents the European motor show debut of the Zeekr 9X, a flagship for its expansion into Europe's luxury SUV segment. Designed in Gothenburg, the six-seater SUV embodies the brand's "A New Class of Luxury" vision. It is available to order, with deliveries scheduled to begin in January 2027. Also on display is the all-new Zeekr 7X. A key driver of Zeekr's European growth, the Zeekr 7X is one of the brand's most popular models in the region. The all-new version introduces upgrades to driver assistance, the cabin, exterior styling, range and performance, with first customer deliveries scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
September 2026 marked the first-ever milestone when the three brands' monthly combined sales figure crossed the 10,000-unit threshold in Europe. In addition, Geely Auto Group sold 2,235,481 units from January to September 2026 globally, achieving both year-on-year and month-on-month growth for 7 consecutive months. The cumulative sales outside Mainland China reached 797,670 units, an increase of 169% YoY.
PARIS, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Geely Auto Group makes its first group-level appearance at the Paris Motor Show, bringing together Geely Auto, Lynk & Co and Zeekr at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Led by the Geely Monjaro EM-i, Lynk & Co 07GT, and Zeekr 9X, the debut showcases the Group's versatile, differentiated product offerings across mainstream, premium, and luxury segments.
Geely Auto launches the Geely Monjaro EM-i, its flagship D-segment hybrid SUV, in Europe. Combining strong power, spacious comfort, outstanding efficiency and advanced intelligence, the Monjaro EM-i delivers a refined hybrid driving experience for families worldwide.
Lynk & Co gives the Lynk & Co 07GT its European premiere, extending the brand's local product lineup with its first plug-in hybrid sport touring model. It is shaped by the brand's "The Next Day" design philosophy, blending the elegance of a shooting brake with the dynamic character of a performance-oriented fastback.
Zeekr presents the European motor show debut of the Zeekr 9X, a flagship for its expansion into Europe's luxury SUV segment. Designed in Gothenburg, the six-seater SUV embodies the brand's "A New Class of Luxury" vision. It is available to order, with deliveries scheduled to begin in January 2027. Also on display is the all-new Zeekr 7X. A key driver of Zeekr's European growth, the Zeekr 7X is one of the brand's most popular models in the region. The all-new version introduces upgrades to driver assistance, the cabin, exterior styling, range and performance, with first customer deliveries scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
September 2026 marked the first-ever milestone when the three brands' monthly combined sales figure crossed the 10,000-unit threshold in Europe. In addition, Geely Auto Group sold 2,235,481 units from January to September 2026 globally, achieving both year-on-year and month-on-month growth for 7 consecutive months. The cumulative sales outside Mainland China reached 797,670 units, an increase of 169% YoY.
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Geely Auto Group Makes Its Paris Motor Show Debut with Geely Auto, Lynk & Co and Zeekr
Hosted by Jeremy Irons, honoring Arturo Sandoval with tribute to Frank Gehry introduced by Special Guest Gustavo Dudamel
PARIS, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Malou Oheix, age 27, from France won the 2026 Herbie Hancock Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition presented in partnership and with the support of Fondation Louis Vuitton. The Competition Finals concluded a landmark weekend in Paris, marking the first time in its nearly four-decade history this prestigious Competition has been held outside the United States. Oheix received the $50,000 First Place Scholarship, presented onstage by Jean-Paul Claverie, Advisor to the President and Administrator of the Fondation Louis Vuitton.
Selected on Saturday by an all-star jury comprising Dee Dee Bridgewater, Roberta Gambarini, Angélique Kidjo, Gretchen Parlato and Gregory Porter, the three finalists took the stage on Sunday evening in the Fondation Louis Vuitton Auditorium.
First-place winner Malou Oheix delivered two contrasting performances, displaying captivating vulnerability in "I'm Glad There Is You" and a bold and playful interpretation of Michael Brecker's "Madame Toulouse."
Second-place winner Georgia Heers delivered a flawless performance of "Moon Don't Come Out Tonight," followed by a beautifully narrated rendition of "Thou Swell." While third-place winner Lucy-Anne Daniels offered a powerful Afro-Cuban interpretation of "Nature Boy" and a distinctive take on "Old Devil Moon."
Throughout the Competition, the vocalists were accompanied by a transformative rhythm section featuring Carmen Staaf on piano, Ben Williams on bass and Kendrick Scott on drums.
Hosted by Academy Award-winning actor Jeremy Irons, the Competition Finals & Gala transformed the Frank Gehry-designed Fondation Louis Vuitton into an international celebration of jazz, bringing together generations of leading artists and celebrating the music's deep and enduring relationship with Paris.
The evening honored 10-time GRAMMY Award winner Arturo Sandoval with the Institute's Maria Fisher Founder's Award, presented by Herbie Hancock in recognition of Sandoval's extraordinary artistry and contributions to jazz and music education. An international all-star ensemble featuring musical director John Beasley, Till Brönner, Terri Lyne Carrington, Nils Landgren, John Patitucci and Walter Smith III saluted Sandoval with "Caprichosos de La Habana." After accepting the honor, Sandoval took the stage for an intimate performance of Charlie Chaplin's classic "Smile" with Patitucci and Carrington.
Gustavo Dudamel, special guest of the evening, led a personal tribute to the late visionary architect Frank Gehry, a longtime Board member and friend of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz. The moment took on special significance at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Gehry's architectural masterpiece in Paris, whose origins date to 2001, when Bernard Arnault met Gehry after visiting the architect's Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Dudamel reflected on Gehry's life, creative spirit and far-reaching contributions to art, architecture and culture. Berta Gehry, Frank Gehry's wife, was among the guests in attendance. The tribute culminated in the world premiere of The Ever-Changing World, a new composition by acclaimed Panamanian pianist and composer Danilo Pérez, commissioned by the Institute in Gehry's honor. Pérez was joined by Till Brönner, Walter Smith III, Tineke Postma, Sébastien Surel, Pierre-François Dufour, John Patitucci and Terri Lyne Carrington for the work's two movements, "Us" and "Optimistic Chaos."
Under the musical direction of two-time GRAMMY Award-winning pianist, composer and arranger John Beasley, the Gala also traced Paris' remarkable place in jazz history. Dee Dee Bridgewater joined by Jamaican pianist Monty Alexander for "J'ai Deux Amours" as a salute to Josephine Baker.
Herbie Hancock was joined by Ambrose Akinmusire, the 2007 Institute Trumpet Competition winner, marking the centennials of Miles Davis and John Coltrane with a stirring rendition of "So What," honoring two jazz giants whose lives and legacies were deeply intertwined with Paris.
The celebration continued with an all-star interpretation of Bud Powell's "Parisian Thoroughfare," evoking the pioneering pianist's years in the French capital, before Gregory Porter brought the evening's musical journey to a fitting close with "April in Paris."
The Gala also featured the Herbie Hancock Institute Ensemble, which opened the evening with a special arrangement of the jazz standard "Autumn Leaves." These gifted young musicians from around the world receive full scholarships to attend the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance, the Institute's prestigious master's degree program at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music in Los Angeles.
The Competition and Gala were presented by the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz in partnership and with the support of Fondation Louis Vuitton. The weekend's events reached audiences around the world via livestream on FLV Play, medici.tv and in 4K on YouTube.
Air transportation for the artists and the international roster of competitors was provided by United Airlines, the Official Airline of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz.
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Malou Oheix from France Wins First Place in 2026 Herbie Hancock Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition at Fondation Louis Vuitton
