Archive for September, 2009
Beautiful pictures of Citroen C5 out testing
Ok, this might read like an advertisement for Dongfeng-Citroen who are very soon going to launch the fantastic Citroen C5, but this is all totally above board. A Chinese netizen posted the following pictures to the popular Xcar.com.cn forum for automotive enthusiasts, it could be that the netizen in question is a member of the [...]
Geely MPV to be aimed at premium segment
Geely are set to produce their first MPV, which they plan on aiming at the premium segment. The Geely HL-1 is probably going to go into production in mid 2010, and will be on the market in 2011, a year later than originally planned. The Geely HL-1 concept MPV was shown off at the Shanghai [...]
Haima H2: The next generation Mazda Premacy
The Haima-Mazda relationship is beneficial to both parties, Mazda gets a suitable way to get rid of all of its ex-tech, and Haima get lots of new technology and help which they have poured into their own branded sedans. Haima have been doing particularly well recently, especially since the Mazda 323 became the Haima Family, [...]
Cars being launched in China soon
Although its a busy time for China with the Oct 1st National Day and then the Mooncake festival right around the corner, Chinese and international car markers here in China are not relaxing or planning on taking the holidays off. Several new cars are expected to launch in the coming weeks although some are just [...]
Subaru contemplating China factory
Subaru were once in the Chinese market via a small JV with Guizhou Automotive that saw the Subaru Justy being produced in the Southern Province, the Subaru Vivio may have also been produced as a CKD car or imported into China via the same company (if anyone can shed light on the Vivio in China, [...]
Geely raising cash for expansions
according to CCTV: Many eyes are watching any potential moves following reports of Chinese car maker Geely’s bid for Ford Motor’s Volvo unit. And a recent Goldman Sachs investment in Geely has prompted more market watchers to think that Geely could be serious in its bid for expansion. But CCTV reporter has a different story [...]
Roewe 350 spotted out testing rumored to be 1.5CVT and DSG
The Roewe 350 is rapidly heading towards production, with test models being spotted out quite regularly now: Its still unclear what platform the Roewe 350 is based on, possibly a shortened version of the Roewe 550, which is in turn a shortened version of the Rover 75 platform. It appears that the Roewe 350 does [...]
MG6 – Spotted out testing in China
The MG6 is essentially the sports version of the Roewe 550 sedan, and will probably be one of the first Chinese cars to go ‘supersonic’ and see sales all around Europe in the coming months. An eventual launch date for China has not yet been announced although it is likely to be the end of [...]
Ford to announce third factory in China this Friday
So says Reuters: SHANGHAI, Sept 22 (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) and its Chinese partner will announce plans on Friday for their third car manufacturing plant in China, where sales may soon outpace its existing capacity, an industry source said on Tuesday. Ford, which competes with General Motors [GM.UL] and others globally, produces the [...]
2010 Mitsubishi Outlander EX spotted testing in China
The original Mitsubishi Outlander was produced in China via the Beijing-Mitsubishi tie up, but this has since gone out of production and has been replaced by the newer imported Outlander. The 2010 Outlander, complete with gigantic grill, is expected to launch in China in the new year. The 2010 version is expected to be a [...]
Haima S3 SUV – Yours for 100,000rmb
The Haima S3 SUV is essentially the old Mazda Tribute with a Haima front end, and a considerably lower price tag of 100,000rmb. The Haima S3 will be entering into the small displacement self designed Chinese SUV arena, and will go up against the likes of the very popular GreatWall Hover H3, and the Chery [...]
Dongfeng and Yulong to cooperate to make SUV
Dongfeng and Taiwan’s Yulong Motor Corp are planning on working together this year to build a new range of cars for both the Chinese mainland, and Taiwan. The partnership between a mainland and Taiwanese car company is thought to be the first of its kind, and will see Dongfeng-Yulong work together to produce a new [...]
Chinese built Citroen C5 to launch next month
In China, it certainly seems that mid size sedan segment is controlled by the Japanese and German automakers, but soon the French plan on getting in on the action too. A Dongfeng-Citroen built C5 is set to launch next month pushing the first mid sized French sedan back into the market since the disastrous launch [...]
Chinese Buick HRV aka the Opel Astra to launch in Jan 2010
The current Buick HRV is the only hatchback in the Buick line up, and is aging rapidly when compared to the ultra new Buick Lacrosse, Regal and Enclave in Buick China dealerships, but that will all change in January 2010 when Buick launches their new Buick HRV, aka the Opel Astra in Buick dress. The [...]
Chinese made Mitsubishi Lancer comes off the line
The Chinese made Lancer is the latest entry into the super competitive compact car segment, the first models rolled off the SouEast-Mitsubishi production line earlier this week: The SouEast made Lancer will come in two flavors, a 1.8L and a 2.0L CVT and also a 5 speed manual for those who love to go clutch-gear-clutch-gear [...]
An ode to the Military
As regular CCT readers are aware, we often drop random police/military related stories into CCT, it livens up the site a little and gives us something else to talk about. We thought we’d share these totally awesome pictures of test runs of the upcoming parade of the AshAsh came to China at 18 on a [...]
FAW-Mazda to launch three new cars in 2010
FAW-Mazda are planning to launch three new cars 2010, ranging from sedan to MPV’s. FAW-Mazda are planning to introduce the sports version of the new Mazda6 model, and will also introduce the Mazda8 and the Mazda CX7 as locally produced vehicles. FAW-Mazda still plan to keep the previous generation Mazda6 in production in China to [...]
Geely and Goldman Sachs swap cash for bonds
So sayeth Reuters: SHANGHAI/HONG KONG (Reuters) – An investment arm of Goldman Sachs Group (GS.N) is in talks with China’s biggest privately-owned car maker Geely Automotive (0175.HK) to buy about $250 million of the company’s convertible bonds and warrants, two sources said. “The two sides have basically agreed on the investment in Geely already, but [...]
This is the 2011 Buick MPV – Spyshots!
The Buick MPV is practically a staple of Chinese business practice, they ferry clients from office to office in reasonable luxury, they’re comfortable, they look good, but it seems they only come in blue and silver. The 2011 Buick MPV is a step away from the boxy MPV of 2009, with a more rounded shape [...]
BYD aiming to beat Toyota by 2025
So says Jasmine Huang, via Reuters: Fast-growing Chinese battery and automaker BYD Co. is thinking big — really big. It aims to overtake Toyota Motor Co. to become the global auto leader in under two decades, company officials say. “It’s our company’s long-term target, to be China’s No. 1 automaker by 2015 and to be [...]
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