The state owned automotive group, Chery Automobile, are planning to earmark 240 million RMB for R&D funds which will no doubt assist them in their plans to sell 700,000 vehicles in 2010.
Chery have plans to launch an impressive 17 new models in 2010 spread across their 4 sub brands, the M14 coupe, and Riich G3, Riich G6, as well as Reely X3 and X5 models are set to launch. New versions of Chery’s CVT gearbox are also set to launch later this year which will give Chery a boost …

The Chery Riich G5 2.0 VVT model is Chery’s third Riich model to be launched after the Riich M1 mini car, and the Riich 2.0T version.
Although it is lacking the flagships turbo, what it does have is some fuel saving variable valve technology, and a fairly decent specification which will see it compete fairly well against other Chinese mid size sedans such as the Roewe 550.
The 2.0 engine is from Chery’s own ATECO line up and is also upto Euro5 standard. Chery are hoping to take their Riich …

The Chery X5 SUV is set to launch in May later this year after succesfully competing in the Dakar rally. The X5 is going to be launched under the Rely brand and is expected to sell for around 160,000rmb.
Engines for the X5 at launch are expected to be a mixture of self developed gasoline and diesel engines, Chery are expected to offer a Dakar version of the X5.
Whilst the X5 is not exactly a looker, it could be compared to the first generation Kia Sorento, which also was …

Chery’s lust for producing new cars has not expired yet, they seem to have a brilliant knack for designing and producing a wide range of vehicles from full size SUV’s, to cute little city cars, the latest of which appears to be a three door effort that is being lamented as the ‘Chinese SMART car’ by the Chinese auto press:
Apparently this is set to be a future Riich vehicle, and is basically a cut down version of the current Riich M1 mini car. This model works out to be 32cm …

Chery’s M14 has been reportedly coming out for quite some time but it has yet to make it to production.
Chery appears to be getting closer to a final production car with a lot of engine and suspension set up from Lotus, and a lot of testing in both the UK and in China.
Chinese media reports say that the M14 is more than likely to make an appearance in 2010, although we have been waiting for this car since 2008. Now the question remains, will it become a Chery, …

Chery’s Riich G5 is the top of the line flagship model from Chery, and is Chery’s attempt at taking the fight to the Japanese controlled mid size sedan segment.
The first model to come down the line is carrying Chery’s home built 2.0T engine. The G5 measures an impressive (LxWxH) 4717/1794/1473 and has a wheel base of 2700mm. Chery is reportedly aiming this car squarely at the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Hyundai Sonata with a high class product, but undermining them in price as the above mentioned cars are …

In a recent interview between auto.sohu and Chery chairman Mr. Yin Tong Yue, Mr Yi expressed that Chery are still resolute on their plans to go it alone and wont sign any JV’s with foreign manufacturers. The interview is very interesting as it gives more information on what goes on behind the scenes at Chery Automobile, and how the company strong man takes on ideas and uses them within the company he has been tasked to manage.
The interview managed to grab headline news across international news sites yesterday, but there …

Chery are planning for major global expansion in 2010 with impressive plans to open 15 new international factories, one of which is reported to be a former Fiat factory in Sicily.
The news, which was first reported in La Republica newspaper, revealead that Chery are setting themselves up for a major Western European offensive by buying Termini Imerese, a major Fiat production base that is likely to close in the near future.
Later reports have quoted the Chery Chairman, Mr. Yi, as saying “There is no plan of such a …

Despite the QQ3 being ready for a facelift, Chery appear to be doing some fairly advanced work on an electric model:
The pictures clearly show that the QQ3 Electric (QQ3E) has had its tail pipe removed, and a charging port installed instead, the gearstick is the type that is usually utilised on small electric cars with only drive, reverse, and neutral being available.
The Chinese press are expecting the QQ3 Electric to cost around 50,000rmb when launched, however it could be that the Chery M1 electric hatch will be launched first, …

Without a doubt, the Chery QQ is THE iconic Chinese car, it launched in 2003 and is still going strong in 2009 with sales over 10,000 units per month. The QQ3 has not changed at all since its launch, however 2010 is set to see a facelift model, shown left.
The front end seems to have undergone a massive change, but the side and rear look to be the same.
Power is expected to come from a 1.0L engine delivering 80Nm of torque to the front wheels.
Price wise, the QQ3 is still …

Chery obviously don’t have enough on their plate with their automotive brands which currently consist of Chery, Karry, Riich and Reely, they plan on adding yet another to their portfolio of sub brands.
The new super brand is going to be named Xuan Yuan (轩辕) and takes the name of a man in early Chinese history that managed to build a car using differential gears to power itself somehow.
The assistant to the Chery chairman, Mr. Jin Yi Bo, was quoted as saying “Xuan Yuan is going to be Chery’s flagship …

It has been said by many, that if Chinese cars want to have some prestige in the West then they must first enter into motorsport, once they have shown their mark to the world, then they will sell.
Chery and Greatwall seem to have taken the advice well, and are planning to enter their own teams into the 2010 Dakar Rally. Chery are reportedly preparing their flagship Reely X5 SUV for the race, whilst Greatwall are race preparing their top selling Greatwall Hover SUV.
Chery have prepared their X5 well, with it …

The QQ3 is ultimately the Chinese peoples car, France had its 2CV, the UK had the mini (and not the MINI), Germany had the Beetle and Italy had the Fiat 500. The launch of the QQ signified the rise of the Chinese automotive industry and what was to come; a wave of clones filled Western auto media’s headlines, from Audi logo rip off’s to entire car clones. The QQ3 spear headed Chery’s rise to becoming a nationwide automotive producer from the backwaters of Wuhu and even selling at an international …

The previous Chery Fulwin was Chery’s first car they ever produced. Based on a legally bought Seat Toldeo platform, which was essentially second hand goods from VW, Chery envisioned their car building future would be bright and set about looking for an engine for their new Toldeo. They settled on the outgoing Ford Escort engine from Ford UK, as Ford UK were then gearing up to produce the Mk1 Focus, that engine line was suddenly surplus to requirements, Chery snapped it and moved the whole lot to Wuhu.
Fast forward a …

Chery are on the verge of launching their first premium segment car, and what a better way to show its credentials than flinging it around the Nürburgring!
The G5 was put through its paces at the ring yesterday under the guidance of a currently unnamed Lotus driver, however a final time for the G5 wont be announced until later tonight, in the meantime check out these pictures:
The G5 that was put around the track looks to be a fairly standard model from the outside, the only cosmetic changes appear …

The Chery sub brand, Riich, is set to launch its first mid size sedan in November this year. The Riich G5 is Chery’s first entry into the premium segment with their own self developed sedan, however, the Riich G5 will be launching first of all with a 5 speed manual gearbox which might not help it sales wise until an automatic version is launched. Usually most premium cars launch with an automatic gearbox, and then launch their manual version.
The Riich G5, despite its branding, is actually a very well …

The Chinese upstart automaker, Chery, is planning to build its first factory outside of Anhui province in Dalian, Liaoning Province.
The factory is the product of a 4.7 billion RMB investment in the Dalian special trade zone and is also built on reclaimed land. Dalian City recently listed the automobile industry as a pillar of economic growth for the regional economy, and has done well to secure Chery’s investment, car parts manufacturers are expected to make the move to Dalian over the coming months as Chery gears up for production in …

We’re not quite sure what’s going on at Chery these days, we know they’re heading for an IPO soon, and have a whole range of competitive small vehicles coming out, but the majority of small vehicles that Chery are producing are not only facing competition from competitors, they also have competitors in the same showroom.
The Fulwin2 is going to be sold alongside Chery’s other compact model, the excellent Chery A3, why exactly we cant figure out just yet.
Internal competition aside, the Fulwin2 hatchback does look rather smart. It …