Archive for August, 2010
Chery produces next generation 800cc engine
Chery’s first 800cc engine was put into the lowest model of the Chery QQ, the 800cc engine was good for 52bhp which was enough to punt the little mini car around town in a relatively dignified manner. Chery have now produced a second generation model of the 800cc engine which is promising improved power and [...]
Renault Laguna Coupe to launch in China – Coupe sighted
The Renault Laguna Coupe was on show at the Beijing Auto Show in April this year and received a strong welcome from the assembled crowds, as did the Renault Megane Sports models. It appears that Renault maybe relying on its sporting credentials to carve out a niche market for itself in the Chinese market that [...]
Why Chinese companies fail in the USA
Whilst this article is not entirely automobile related, it does highlight some of the issues that Chinese automakers are facing, or will face as they act on their wishes to expand into the USA. From Forbes, but originally written by Dan Harris of China Law Blog fame. 1. Chinese companies focus on a Chinese consumer, [...]
Mitsubishi Colt Plus spotted out testing – launch imminent?
At some point in mid 2009, Mitsubishi realized its China offerings were rather stale and decided to give the China market a booster shot with the launch of the Mitsubishi Lancer via their SouEast partner in Fujian. Sales of the Lancer have not been great so far, and has failed to become the ‘Ford Focus [...]
Chevrolet Captiva to be made in China
The Chevrolet Captiva is one of GM’s slender SUV offerings in China, GM so far has only introduced the Buick Enclave and the Chevrolet Captiva SUV models into China, both are imported models but the Captiva is expected to be made in China this year. The Captiva is currently produced in GM’s South Korean unit [...]
MG3 – clearest spy shots to date
The imminent arrival of the MG3 has got MG fans in Europe and China excited as it will be the first new small MG since the launch of the MG ZR in the UK and also the MG3 SW in China. The MG3 SW is expected to be sold alongside the new MG3 until a [...]
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