CARS GLOBALMAG November2016 | Page 88

LY N K & C O : T H E N E W C H A L L E N G E The LYNK & CO 01 will be followed by 02, 03 and so forth as a full range – reflecting the brand’s idea of simplifying and challenging industry conventions, right down to model names. The 01 is characterized by a strong personality in its design, capturing both its European and Chinese genes, and the latest technology – the heart of which is an ‘always connected’ state, and open application programming interface (API). The LYNK & CO brand and the 01 have been developed to address the needs and preferences of the new global and connected generation of consumers. Its natural habitat is the mega-city and these frantic and culturally diverse places have provided much inspiration. Geely Design Sweden, part of Geely Design Global, has developed the design philosophy and form language for LYNK & CO with support from studios in Shanghai, Barcelona and Los Angeles.