Archive for May, 2009
Dongfeng headed to Australia
Hot after the launch of the Dongfeng Fengshen, and various other Dongfeng branded vehicles at the Shanghai Auto Shows, Dongfeng plan on heading to Australia: CHINA’S second largest car manufacturer is keen to strike deals with its struggling Australian counterparts, a move that may breathe life into the Rudd Government’s $6 billion restructure of the [...]
Updated BS4 to launch soon
The Brilliance BS4 has been selling very well in China since its launch several years ago, Brilliance updated the BS4 for 2010 and launched it at the Shanghai Auto Show: Major updates are to the wheels, and the interior, which has given the BS4 a major change in direction. Previously the BS4 interior was certainly [...]
Haima SUV to launch in 2010
Haima’s own SUV, aka the old Mazda Tribute, is expected to launch in 2010: Engine wise, the 6 cylinder option has been dropped in favor of a rather timid 2.0L producing 150bhp, 195Nm, and 110kw. Whilst the Tribute is not expected to be a fast smoother, the S9 is expected to cost around 100,000rmb which [...]
Yema F99 launched!
Yema, the Chengdu car maker, has finally launched its Subaru Forrester like wagon earlier today. The F99 is running on the Austin Montego chassis, yes, that Austin Montego from two decades ago (fond memories of my Aunts Montego stopping at the traffic lights, but one of the rear wheels continued merrily on its journey into [...]
Huatai to make Bentley Continental GT
First it was Geely that wanted to give China a taste of the luxury life on a limited budget, but now Huatai are eager to jump on the luxury brand bandwagon. No other information regarding the pictures has been released as of yet, but we will keep you updated on this particular model. Huatai have [...]
Is this what the Detroit Electric car will look like?
A few weeks ago Detroit Electric announced that they are planning to build an electric sedan for the American market place, then at the Shanghai Auto Show Youngman-Proton had a Europestar branded Proton Persona on show complete with an electric drivetrain (left) Specs for the Detroit Electric are listed here, we’re unsure if the Chinese [...]
Geely not bidding for Volvo or Saab
This is very strange news, we’ve heard that Chinese manufacturers like Chery, Guangzhou Auto, Chang’an and Geely have all been snapping at the heels of foreign car makers that are on the verge of sale, or bankruptcy: China’s Geely Automobile Holdings said it has no intention to bid for automakers Volvo or Saab, according to [...]
Nissan V200 to be launched in 2010
The Nissan NV200 is to be produced in 2010 via the Zhengzhou-Nissan joint venture: The NV200 is expected to be launched first with a 1.6l engine, and others will follow later. It’s not entirely clear why Nissan are planning on launching another MPV into their line up, especially as MPV sales are at an all [...]
The Chinese Hummer, Xiao Long, undergoing road testing
The Wuhan Xiao Long special vehicle company are planning to take their home made Hummer on a high altitude road testing across Xinjiang, Tibet, and Heilongjiang which will give them a chance to test high altitudes, desert conditions, and sub zero conditions. Xiao Long have been reportedly working on this particular offroad vehicle for ten [...]
Daihatsu Tanto – China bound?!
A Daihatsu Tanto was recently spotted out in China, stoking rumors of an imminent entry into the Chinese market place: It’s not entirely clear if the Tanto will come to China, but the Daihatsu brand is currently a one model line up in China. Daihatsu were one of the early enterants into the Chinese market [...]
Pure Electric Foton Midi to launch in 2010
From CCT Green: Foton are best known for their truck making abilities, but they have recently turned their hand to automotive production, and their first car turned out to be a rather cute MPV named ‘Midi’ Foton are expected to produce an electric Midi using Li battery packs, which are able to be charged up [...]
New Fiat Uno to be produced in China by end of 2010?!
In what must be the best piece of news so far this month (It’s only the 7th, so there’s time yet), today Auto.Sohu is reporting that Fiat are expected to produce a new Fiat Uno in China by the end of next year. Although the original article lacks details about who would build such a [...]
GM sales up 50% in China
From AP: SHANGHAI (AP) — General Motors said Tuesday that sales in China soared 50 percent in April to a monthly record of 151,084 vehicles, thanks to strong demand for Buick brand cars and Wuling minivehicles. Sales of the Buick Excelle sedan, a staple in GM’s Shanghai-produced portfolio, more than doubled from a year ago [...]
BAW to buy Lifan Auto producing arm
The Chinese central government is pushing for the Chinese auto giants to merge, and become more centralized. It is obvious that many small players are not big or strong enough individually to confidently walk onto the world stage. Beijing Auto Works, with its seat in the nations political center, is flush with cash from it’s [...]
BYD T6 – is it Photoshop Tuesday?
The big news on various motor websites, both Chinese and Foreign, today are BYD’s plans to make their very own Cayenne look-a-like: This could be a little bit of Photoshop fun, or it could be the real thing. However, we doubt a 2.0L 4 Cylinder engine would be able to move anything thats as big [...]
Dongfeng Nissan to build more cars together
Dongfeng Nissan have been on a roll for the past few years and have introduced a great range of cars that have given them a broad range of vehicles. Now Dongfeng Nissan are planning to plug the holes in their already expansive line up with a few more cars. The current line up is as [...]
Another MG RV8? Renderings make us hope so
The MG RV8 was a modern classic, a car that was built in the preseant, but echoed the past. A shame that most of the RV8′s produced ended up in Japan, where anything retro or slightly kitch is loved, this left the UK with only a handful of RV8s whose numbers have only continued to [...]
Honda Accord SR-9 – Makes me wish I was a salary man
Black is the color of choice for the majority of salary men across China, they roll to work in black Audi’s, Regals, Passats, and even Santanas, now there will be something new (and black) for them to buy this year in the form of the SR-9: The SR-9 may look like an Acura TSX with [...]
Dongfeng 1.6 Feng Shen to be produced this month
The neatly designed Dongfeng Fengshen is set to come down the production line later this month according to media reports. The first set of Feng Shen cars will be powered by a 1.6L engine which will produce 78kW/5750rpm, it is currently unknown if this particular engine is produced in house by Dongfeng, or if it [...]
Greatwall Hover M1
The Hover M1 is Great Walls latest SUV, except it comes in miniture form. The M1 will launch later this year powered by a 1.3l engine which will share 85bhp with all four wheels. The gearbox is a regular 5 speed manual offering, and the Hover M1 is expected to achieve a very low 3.9l [...]
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