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GAC GA3 Sedan Looks Sweet and Compact

GAC GA3 Sedan Looks Sweet and Compact

May 20, 2013 Posted by In Guangzhou Auto, Spy Shots Tagged , , , Comments 0

GAC’s big brand aspirations seem to going to plan, perhaps slower than expected but certainly on track. The state owned corp bought the last generation Alfa Romeo 166 platform which it quickly recycled and redeveloped it into a handsome midsize sedan and then an SUV with the SUV becoming a strong seller. Next up to obtain the Alfa DNA is this new GA3…

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Guangzhou Auto’s New GA3 Sedan Testing

Guangzhou Auto’s New GA3 Sedan Testing

Jan 23, 2013 Posted by In Guangzhou Auto, Spy Shots Tagged , Comments 0

Guangzhou have learned a lot from working with the best in the auto business, they do after all call Toyota, Honda, and now Fiat (and Jeep) partners in making cars for the Chinese market. With the Alfa 166 platform under their belt they have quickly developed a strong brand identity after their launch in late 2011. Sales have been relatively slow since…

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BYD E6 Gains Chrome Wheels for Guangzhou Auto Show

BYD E6 Gains Chrome Wheels for Guangzhou Auto Show

Nov 26, 2012 Posted by In BYD Auto, Guangzhou Auto Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Comments 0

BYD seems to be gaining strength, the Su Rui compact and the Si Rui mid size sedan were on show in Guangzhou with their nifty power 1.5T direct injection power plants and dual clutch gearboxes but the real star of the BYD line up is the BYD E6. The E6 debuted first as a taxi vehicle but then later came to the market as a personal model.

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Guangzhou Fiat’s Viaggo to Launch in September

Guangzhou Fiat’s Viaggo to Launch in September

May 14, 2012 Posted by In Guangzhou Fiat, Industry News Tagged , , Comments 2

One car that we didn’t actually report on during the Beijing Auto Show last month was Fiat’s fantastic looking Viaggo. A while back we reported on rumors that Fiat’s forthcoming Chinese compact sedan was a facelifted Dodge Dart for the Chinese market, we weren’t entirely wrong, the facelift was a little bit more substantial than a mere badge swap, it’s…

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Fiat cars to hit the Chinese market in second half of 2012

Fiat cars to hit the Chinese market in second half of 2012

Apr 9, 2012 Posted by In Guangzhou Auto, Industry News Tagged , , , , Comments 4

From DOW Newswire:

Fiat SpA and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd. (2238.HK) will begin selling the first car made under their joint venture in China in the second half of 2012 at a plant with a capacity to make up to 170,000 units a year, the head of the Italian automaker said Wednesday.

“That will be the first phase,” Fiat Chief…

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Fiat C-Medium prowling Chinese roads again

Fiat C-Medium prowling Chinese roads again

Mar 28, 2012 Posted by In Guangzhou Fiat, Spy Shots Tagged , , , , Comments 0

The Fiat C-Medium, named after its compact medium status, has been spotted several times in China already. Apparently the C-Medium is essentially a reworked Dodge Dart that will get a Fiat badge for the Chinese market. When the ‘Dart’ finally hits the market in early 2013, it wont be behind the competition at all, and pricing is expected to be as low…

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Next generation Ford Focus to launch at the Guangzhou Auto Show

Nov 16, 2011 Posted by In Chang'an Ford, Guangzhou Auto Tagged , , Comments 4

The Chinese love the Ford Focus, as we have said many a time on China Car Times the Focus has become a symbol of Middle Class life in China, if you can afford a Focus you’re doing pretty well it seems. However, the current Focus is a little bit outclassed and out styled by other models from various different manufacturers, so Ford are planning to introduce…

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Guangzhou Auto releases Trumpchi SUV sketches ahead of GZ Auto Show

Guangzhou Auto releases Trumpchi SUV sketches ahead of GZ Auto Show

Nov 15, 2011 Posted by In Guangzhou Auto, Spy Shots Tagged , , , , Comments 0

The Guangzhou Auto Show is just a few days away from opening the curtains but auto makers are preparing for China’s third biggest auto show with an early release of a set of drawings of their forthcoming X-Power SUV. The X-Power SUV has been seen before in concept form at last years Guangzhou Auto Show alongside the Trumpchi sedan which was launched…

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Gonow does the Freelander – G5 launches in Shanghai

Gonow does the Freelander – G5 launches in Shanghai

Apr 21, 2011 Posted by In Gonow, Guangzhou Auto, Shanghai Auto Show Comments 0

When the state owned car company Guangzhou Automobile took over the privately owned Zhejiang based Gonow Auto many automotive industry observers were shocked, the consolidation was expected to be privately owned companies taking over Chinese auto giants, but for Gonow it went the other way around. Gonow has now become the high end SUV brand for Guangzhou…

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Guangzhou Auto developing new car based on last generation Honda City

Oct 11, 2010 Posted by In Featured, Guangzhou Auto, Spy Shots Comments 1

Guangzhou Auto is a relative new comer to the self developed sedan market, for years it has preferred to work with its joint venture partners in Honda and Toyota and more recently Fiat, than work on its own car line up. Something changed at Guangzhou Auto in the past three years where a light suddenly flicked on and they realized it was time to build…

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Guangzhou Auto buys coach maker for 1rmb

Sep 29, 2010 Posted by In Guangzhou Auto Comments 0

China’s central government is eager to push consolidation on the burgening Chinese car industry, but Guangzhou Auto’s recent purchase of Guangzhou’s Yue Jiang Coach Company for a mere 1rmb.

According to information supplied, it appears that Yue Jiang Coaches has already gone bankrupt as of 2008 and no longer has the ability to produce vehicles, however…

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Chrylser to be made in China again within 3 to 4 years.

May 25, 2010 Posted by In Featured, Guangzhou Auto, Guangzhou Fiat Comments 1

Chrsyler might have been among one of the first foreign automotive outfits to jump into China with Chinese made vehicles with its partner, Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation, but now it is ready to swap from the political north to the carefree capitalist southern city of Guangzhou, but will it all work?

When Fiat took over Chrysler they planned…

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Chrysler to sign up with Guangzhou Auto – to make cars in 3 to 4 years

May 11, 2010 Posted by In Guangzhou Auto, Guangzhou Fiat Comments 0

Chrysler had their roots firmly in Beijing via their buyout of AMC who were the first Western automaker in China in 1984, since then the partnership with Beijing Auto has turned into a sales channel for North American made Dodge and Jeep vehicles, Chrysler appears to be floating jetsam in the Chinese market after the death of the 300C and Sebring models.

In…

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Guangzhou-Fiat gains government recognition production to start in 2011

Mar 16, 2010 Posted by In Featured, Fiat, Guangzhou Fiat Comments 1

Yesterday the Guangzhou-Fiat joint venture officially gained recognition from the central government and will begin production of Fiat vehicles in China by September 2011.

The automotive venture will be based in Hunan province at the Changsha Economic Zone and will be carrying 5 billion RMB of investment into the area, and has registered capital…

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Guangzhou’s X-Power SUV to launch in 2011

Dec 3, 2009 Posted by In Guangzhou Auto Comments 1

Guangzhou Auto has shown an impressive number of concept cars in the past 12 months, which they are slowly putting into production. Their latest concept car is the X-Power SUV that was officially shown off last week:

The X-Power SUV is based off the Changfeng CS6 platform, and will launch in 2011 according to…

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Phoar! Changfeng get their game on with Acumen hatch!

Nov 22, 2009 Posted by In Changfeng Automobile, Featured, Guangzhou Auto Comments 16

Changfeng are known as a stuffy company with their only customer being the Peoples Liberation Army and those that want a 1990′s Mitsubishi Shogun in 2009, however, this has entirely changed in 2009 with Changfeng on its way to becoming China’s Chery of the hinterlands.

The Changfeng Acumen hatchback has been spotted going…

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Guangzhou Auto’s Acumen brand spotted out

Nov 10, 2009 Posted by In Changfeng Automobile, Guangzhou Auto Comments 5

When Guangzhou automobile took over Changfeng automobile this year, they inheritied Changfeng’s half finished R&D project into a sedan range, Guangzhou have decided to continue where Chanfeng left off and push their self designed sedan into production.

It’s not entirely clear what engine the Acumen…

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Guangzhou Auto’s fantastic city SUV, coming soon!

Nov 4, 2009 Posted by In Guangzhou Auto, Headline Comments 1

Guangzhou Auto are quickly becoming the one to watch design wise from the Chinese automakers with their futuristic designs that certainly give Honda a run for their money. Their latest offering, a compact SUV, was spotted near the Guangzhou Auto R&D HQ earlier this week and gives us a clue as to what the future Guangzhou line up will look like:

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Chrysler and Guangzhou to make JV? Probably not.

Aug 25, 2009 Posted by In Featured, Fiat, Guangzhou Auto Comments 3

The Beijing Morning Post today reported that Chrysler and Guangzhou are not planning to create a new joint venture in the Chinese market place, and that Chrysler plans to rely on the import method to continue sales in China.

Chrysler has been in partnership with Beijing Auto Works since their buyout of AMC; which first started the first Chinese-Foreign…

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Guangzhou Auto and Gonow Auto sign JV agreement

Jul 31, 2009 Posted by In Featured, Guangzhou Auto Comments 1

Gonow Auto, a small privately owned SUV and pick-up truck manufacturer based in Taizhou City, has signed a 50:50 joint venture with Guangzhou Automotive Group.

Details of the JV are still sketchy, but it appears that Gonow has put fixed assets into the deal, whilst Guangzhou Auto are set to invest cash into the deal. The deal will see Guangzhou Auto…

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Mitsubishi Pajero to become a Changfeng Pajero?

Jun 25, 2009 Posted by In Changfeng Automobile, Featured, Guangzhou Auto, Spy Shots Comments 1

Mitsubishi and Changfeng have had a JV going back quite a few years. Changfeng-Mitsubishi made the second generation Pajero (1992-1999 version) for the Peoples Liberation Army, and they also produced it for civillian use. The Pajero eventually fell under the Changfeng brand, as has the most recent third generation Pajero:

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Changfeng-Guangzhou Supermini (and mini truck) Exposed

Jun 8, 2009 Posted by In Guangzhou Auto Comments 6

Pictures of Changfeng-Guangzhou’s forthcoming super mini concept was leaked to the internet today, giving the world its first glimpse of what to expect from the recently merged Changfeng-Guangzhou Auto group.

The minicar…

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Guangzhou and Fiat reach agreement on JV

Apr 30, 2009 Posted by In Chinese Car News, Guangzhou Auto Comments 0

According to todays media reports, Fiat and Guangzhou Auto have reached an agreement regarding the research and development of small vehicles in the PRC. Previously it was thought that due to the poor economy this year, Fiat were unwilling to commit further to Guangzhou at this stage. The plans for the JV have yet to pass official government approval,…

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Guangzhou Roadster Concept – We want one.

Nov 20, 2008 Posted by In Guangzhou Auto Comments 12

Guangzhou have been showing off various concept cars at previous automotive shows in China, but now that the auto show has made it to its own back yard in Guangzhou, Guangzhou Auto (JV partner to both Honda, and Toyota) appears set to want to show its future wares in the best possible light. The below roadster concept is just one example of what Guangzhou…

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Fiat sells platforms to Guangzhou Autos

Sep 23, 2008 Posted by In Guangzhou Auto Comments 1

Guangzhou Autos are eager to start their own branded car range, and they appear to be going about it in the right way. Guangzhou have signed deals with Toyota to use the 08 Camry platform, and they are now on the verge of signing a contract with Fiat to take control of an auto platform, sources close to the deal, which has yet to be signed, say that…

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