Lynk &amp; CoLynk &amp; Co Lynk & Co Lynk & Co is a Chinese-Swedish automobile brand owned by Geely Automobile Holdings. Founded in Gothenburg, Sweden in 2016, the focus of the brand is on internet connectivity and innovative purchasing models, and targets a young professional demographic. Models. Lynk & Co has announced three models intended for production, all based on the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform developed by and used also by Volvo. The first product announced by Lynk & Co was the crossover 01, the production version first shown at the 2017 Auto Shanghai show. Production of the 01 began first in China in 2017. A concept  of the second model, the 03 sedan, was first shown along with the production 01 in Shanghai. The third model, also based on the platform shared with the Volvo XC40, is the 02. Smaller than the 01, it is also a crossover. Current models are as follows: Lynk & Co had originally planned to launch the Lynk & Co 04 as a compact hatchback — however by 2020 it was cancelled and the nameplate was devoted to an electric scooter instead. Sales. Lynk & Co uses a direct-to-consumer sales model in most markets, in contrast to the traditional dealership model, and influenced  by Tesla which has had success doing direct sales. Each car is ordered directly by the buyer and customized using equipment packages, either online or via a retail outlet. The brand opened 221 retail outlets in China as of 2019, and expanded to Europe in 2020. Lynk & Co also offers a subscription based service to customers. Lynk & Co reported sales of 120,414 vehicles in China for 2018, the first full year the brand was on the market. Lynk & Co Lynk & Co is a Chinese-Swedish automobile brand owned by Geely Automobile Holdings. Founded in Gothenburg, Sweden in 2016, the focus