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Dongfeng and Hafei to become one?

Published by Ash February 27th, 2008 in Hafei Motor and Dongfeng Automobile Company. 8 Comments

saibao4.jpgHafei Automobiles actually make some of the nicest cars we’ve seen from a Chinese manufacturer, the cars are understyled, yet modern, somehow these cars just look good. The above Saibao 4, is just one example of their saloon range, Hafei also make mini MPVs (mian bao che) and two mini cars, the Lubao, and the Saima.

Yesterday China Car Times learned that Dongfeng motors, Chinas 3rd largest automotive manufacturer, had made public overtures to Hafei’s parent company, AviChina Industry & Technology Company with regards to forming an automotive joint venture. Avichina is said to be the one financing the joint venture by circulating shares of a sub company, Dongan motors, as well using its assets in Hafei automobiles.

Previously we had heard that Dongfeng was planning to offer upto 2 billion RMB to buy 50% of Hafei automobiles. If the deal goes through and obtains approval of the Chinese government, it would pave the way to further consolidation of Chinas massive automotive industry.

China Car Times cannot guess what Dongfeng want from Hafei automotive, could it be a design team? Could it be car building technology, could it be engine tech from Dongan? Possibly all of the above? Despite Dongfeng having joint ventures with some of the biggest car makers in the world, Dongfeng have yet to release their own brand of vehicles as their largest competitors FAW, and SAIC, have already done. Dongfeng did release the Joyear, but sales have been said to be less than a 1000 units to date.

Hafei believes it can sell 270,000 motors in 08

Published by Ash January 9th, 2008 in Hafei Motor and Chinese Car News. 2 Comments

Its no secret on China Car Times, that one of our favorite Chinese made saloons is the Haifei Saibao, however, sales in the East Coast boom towns of the Haifei Saibao range do not appear to be good.

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The lower Hafei range, such as the Lobo (below) and the Saima (pictured above) do sell very well, and we believe that is on the back of these cars that Hafei plans to hit its sales goals. Hafei plans to launch a new and updated Saima for 08, and has just recently released an updated Lobo that has greater fuel economy than before. Hafei also has plans for an automatic Lobo to counter the Chang’an Ben Ben auto model.

Hafei Lobo Crash Test

Published by Ash January 4th, 2008 in Hafei Motor. 9 Comments

The Hafei Lobo is a self designed and researched model from Hafei Autos from Harbin City. Hafei have recently signed an agreement with Citroen to make a range of commercial vehicles in China.

100% frontal impact

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The frontal impact shows the dashboard collapsed, pinning the drivers knee. Oddly the steering wheel seems to have twisted as though it has melted.

40% side impact:

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Bad news for the passenger, his knees seemed to be crushed.

Side Impact

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The side impact, whilst not great is not entirely bad either. The pillars remain intact, but the doors have changed shape dramatically.

Hafei Berlingo

Published by Ash October 30th, 2007 in Hafei Motor. 0 Comments

A while back Citroen teamed up with Hafei, a car and minivan maker from Harbin city in the cold North East of China. It seems Hafei have wasted no time in knocking out the Citroen Berlingo van:

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More news as we get it!

PSA, Hafei, finally hook up to make vans

Published by Ash September 12th, 2007 in Hafei Motor. 0 Comments

It seems Peugeot are wanting to slash some jobs at home, and make some more jobs in Shenzhen, China.

PSA Peugeot Citroen has tied up with Harbin Hafei Automobile Industry Group Co to form its second Chinese joint venture, part of the French car maker’s plan to boost sales in emerging markets as it tries to revive its fortunes globally.

A total investment of two billion yuan (US$266 million) has been pumped into the equally-owned Shenzhen-based joint venture which will be mainly responsible for making vans, according to an e-mailed reply from Peugeot Citroen China yesterday.

“The official contract will be signed as early as the year end and the first model is expected to hit the market next year,” Europe’s second-largest car maker said in the statement.

The two partners signed a memorandum of understanding earlier this year in June.

The car maker has a cooperation deal with Dongfeng Motor Co Ltd, China’s third-largest car maker, to produce passenger cars.

Sales totaled around 210,000 units in China last year, including the best selling Peugeot 307 and C-Triomphe sedans.

The new joint venture with Hafei is crucial to help Peugeot achieve a sales target of one million units in China by 2015 and with a five-to-six percent market share, according to Denis Duchesne, president of PSA China.

It’s the first time Peugeot has drawn up an ambitious plan for the Chinese market since Duchesne took up his post in June this year.

The Paris-based car maker plans to double the production capacity of its plant in Wuhan City, central China’s Hubei Province, to 400,000 by 2009, which would further expand to 600,000 by 2012.

A third plant is also envisioned with Dongfeng Motor and will be built later to meet the growing market demand in China.

The French car maker also plans to develop 12 new models in China by 2010 to widen its product lineup to attract first time buyers.

Its aggressive plan in the Chinese market follows its worldwide restructuring to improve profitability especially in emerging markets, including China, Russia and South America.

It earlier announced plans to cut costs, including slashing up to 8,000 jobs in Europe, or 12 percent of its European work force, to improve efficiency.

It also intends to cut by 50 percent the cost of guarantee claims, streamlining purchasing, reducing logistic costs and improving capacity utilization.

PSA partners up with Hafei motors

Published by Ash July 2nd, 2007 in Hafei Motor, Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën Automobile and Chinese Car News. 2 Comments

Hafei motors, the almost unknown makers of a beautiful range of ‘Saibao’ cars, and also one of the big players in the mini van world have landed what must be their dream deal - a link up with PSA, owners of Citroen and Peugeot. The deal is said to be a 50/50 deal based on Hafei’s Shenzhen based plant where they will make 10 seater and smaller minivans for the Chinese market that will be badged as Citroen or Peugeot.

Citroen is no stranger to China, they have been in China via the Dongfeng - Citroen Peugeot joint venture agreement for over ten years. The first car they made in China was the Citroen ZX in 1992, however, it was named Fu Kang (meaning prosperity and health, the Chinese cant really say ‘ZX’ - note the Fukang is still made to this day!) for the Chinese market. To gain the JV with Dongfeng, Citroen sold 2500 luxury edition Citroen CX’s to the Chinese government. Peugeot also had a JV agreement with Guangzhou Automobiles in the South of China to make the Peugeot 504, however, the JV was not successful and Peugeot pulled out.

Last year Citroen sold 200,000 vehicles in China, by 2015 they are aiming for 1 million sales per year.

Electric Cars That Have Zing!

Published by Ash February 20th, 2007 in Chinese Hybrid Cars, Hafei Motor and Chinese Car News. 3 Comments

Forget that electric milk float that the milkman used to drive on his morning rounds (perhaps only British people can appreciate that) electric vehicles have come a long, long way from the days of 2 pints of skimmed milk and 1 full cream.

American company Miles Automotive have come up with a range of electric vehicles that are both cheap, and can run a decent amount before they need recharging. The cars have been sourced from China by the looks of things (well actually Japanese, but hey!)

The first car that Miles Automotive have up for sale are slightly modified versions of the Diahatsu Move which is made into an electric variant by Tianjin Qingyuan Electric Company (all under license and legal of course!), who in turn are a subsidiary of Tianjin Xiali, owned by FAW - First Automotive Works who have a joint venture agreement with Toyota, hence the Diahatsu Move relationship.

The basic Miles Automotive model, the ZX40, comes equipped with a 5.6 horse power engine which produces a super powerful top speed of 25mph. The ZX40 can go for 40 miles before it needs recharging so it really isnt a bad idea for inner city travel, although I’m sure you will get cut up at every junction. The ZX40 is $14,800USD but you can only find it at one of the 4 Miles Dealerships in the USA. Theres even an off-road version for budding hippy ranchers.

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Miles Automotives also have other some other interesting vehicle under wraps on their website, the XM200, and the XM500. Some people are saying that the XM500 (pictured above) is based off the Hafei Saibao III. What do you think ?

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We’re all going to Peru

Published by Ash November 20th, 2006 in Hafei Motor, Geely Automobile, First Automobile Works and Chinese Car News. 0 Comments

LIMA, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) — Chinese auto brands Great Wall, Hafei, Geely and Faw debuted in the Peruvian car market, importing company Zona Motors announced on Wednesday. “Our plan is not to hide the cars’ origins, but instead to show them off as a sign of (Chinese) innovation (which is) constantly advancing its technology with giant steps,” said Constantin Lerner, the company’s director general.

Source: Xinhua

A New HaFei

Published by Ash November 18th, 2006 in Hafei Motor and Chinese Car News. 0 Comments
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This new model from HaFei, named ‘Sai bao’ meaning Race Leopard (hope they dont use that English name though) was released today in Shenzhen China. The car was designed with the helpful input of both French and Italian design companies, so it doesnt look half bad! It comes with a 1.8 litre engine as standard, and has a top speed of 180km with an option of manual gearing or automatic. When the car is fully released in China, it will be expected to cost between 80,000rmb and 10,000rmb depending on required specification.

One commenter on the HaFei Sai Bao remarked that the exterior wasnt bad at all, but the interior was nothing special. Judge yourself:

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Zhong Hua TV Advert

Published by Ash November 13th, 2006 in SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile, Shake Ring Motorcycle, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, Roewe - Rong Wei, Nanjing Automobile Corporation, Honda Automobile China, Jiangling Motors, Miles automotive group, Shanghai GM, Shanghai Maple Guorun Automobile, Zhongxing, Fake Chinese Cars, Maple Leaf, Zhengzhou Yutong Bus, Volkswagen Group China, Sichuan FAW Toyota Motor, Soueast Motors, Tianjin Xiali, Heibao, Hafei Motor, Changfeng Automobile, Changhe, Chery Automobile, Chang'an Suzuki, Chang'an Motors, Beijing-Benz DaimlerChrysler Automotive, Brilliance/Zhonghua Auto, Chang'an Ford, Dadi Auto, Dongfeng Automobile Company, First Automobile Works, Geely Automobile, Great Wall Motors, Dongfeng Yueda Kia Automobile Company, Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën Automobile, Dongfeng Honda Automobile Company, Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Company, Dongfeng Motor Company and BYD Auto. 0 Comments

Check out this Chinese TV commercial for Zhong Hua, via Youtube, here’s another.

Have to say, Zhong Hua’s cars are looking great - it must be the BMW input!

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