Chinese EV brand Zeekr pursues a premium status

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yychinese27 - Zeekr 007 on a skidpan in Hangzhou, China

Credit: Dr Kong Yongyao

Zeekr 007 tries to impress the world with its driving dynamics.

PHOTO: KONG YONGYAO

Kong Yongyao

HANGZHOU, China – What is a brand, particularly a premium one? Beyond quality of materials and engineering, what is that intangible X-factor that gives a nameplate appeal and longevity?

Those questions are salient in the dizzying melee that is the Chinese automotive industry.

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