Archive for the ‘Lifan’ category
Lifan’s first SUV to launch in Beijing Auto Show
Lifan’s first SUV is preparing to launch at the Beijing Auto Show where it will no doubt prove a hit with consumers in second and third tier cities. Lifan has already proven itself to be a big seller to second and third tier cities where its vehicles are welcomed due to their low prices and [...]
Lifan planning 440 million RMB A-Share IPO
From Reauters: SHANGHAI, July 30 (Reuters) – Lifan Group, one of China’s biggest motorcycle makers which is diversifying into car production, aims for an initial public offering in Shanghai this year, raising as much as 3 billion yuan ($439 million), sources familiar with the situation said on Thursday. Lifan, partly owned by an American International [...]
BAW to buy Lifan Auto producing arm
The Chinese central government is pushing for the Chinese auto giants to merge, and become more centralized. It is obvious that many small players are not big or strong enough individually to confidently walk onto the world stage. Beijing Auto Works, with its seat in the nations political center, is flush with cash from it’s [...]
Lifan Minivan Spy Pics
Lifan are eager to get into the super cheap mini van segment that is mostly controlled by local rivals Chang’an. The below pictures show what Lifan have in store: It’s possible that Lifan wont be awfully succesful in the first year of launch, but its worth remembering that Lifan are extremely succesful in the South [...]
Lifan first SUV to be made in China by years end
The first Lifan developed SUV is expected to be produced in China before the end of the year at a Lifan factory in Inner Mongolia. The Lifan SUV is expected to c ost between 50,000 and 100,000rmb. An addition of a 1.8L engine is expected to follow the 1.6L Tritec engine. AshAsh came to China [...]
Lifan 720 Spy Pics – Its not an Accord at all.
Spy pictures of the Lifan 720 were leaked onto Sohu’s motoring portal yesterday, the picture, that looks liket it was taken on a cellphone during a meeting, appears to show a large luxury style sedan, that is rumoured to be the Lifan 720, or for those cynical ones amongst us, a cloned Honda Accord. [...]
Lifan to get into MPV, breadvan business
According to Chinese media reports, Lifan Automobile, are planning to get into the manufacturing of own brand minivans or breadvans as they are known in China, due to their shape (they look like a loaf of bread). Lifan are going to invest 1 billion RMB into the new factory, which will be have a total [...]
Lifan 620 hits market in June, 320 in August
The Lifan duo, the 620 and the miniature 320 are expected to launch later this year in June and August respectively. The Lifan 320 (below) is capable of travelling 100km on 4.8l of fuel, which is not bad at all, and will more than likely be popular with younger people who are style and price [...]
Lifan 320 – Cool looks, cheap price
It seems that most small Chinese super minis have been branded as being ‘knock offs’ or ‘clones’ of existing designs, and the Lifan 320 wasnt any different. The 320 is Lifans latest mini car that plans to hit the market running later this year. The 320 has since been labelled the Chinese MINI for [...]
Lifan 320 – The Chinese MINI!
More information, and pictures on the Lifan 320 have been leaked out onto the net! The Lifan 320, aka ‘The Chinese Mini’ as it has been christened by the Chinese media! Specifications have also been released Can carry 5 adults Top speed is 155kph Euro 5 specification 1.3l engine, 16v, 4 cylinder, front wheel drive [...]
Lifan 620 – Lifan getting serious about safety?
Lifan look to be heading down the road that BYD went down – make a good looking car, make it safe, make it cheap, mass produce it, and sell thousands per month! The Lifan 620 looks to have been going through internal crash testing prior to launch later this year. Pictures of the dashboard [...]
Lifan SUV
Our previous article on the Lifan SUV was pretty brief, as the information to hand at the time was rather limited. The previous Lifan rendering was very similar to the Chery Tiggo, which in turn was very similar to the previous generation Toyota RAV4. The latest rendering of the Lifan SUV (left) shows that Lifan [...]
More on the Lifan 320
The Lifan 320 made a splash on the internet when it was unveiled, every corner of the internet had pictures of the 320. Some people say its a clone of the MINI, other say its closer to the Daihatsu Sirion. The 320 will have a 1342cc engine and will see production towards the middle of [...]
Lifan 520i Tested by UK Magazine, Auto Express
Auto Express writers appear to be the luckiest of all, paid trips to China to drive around in cars! Theres a job we would like, or do we already have that job?The AutoExpress article mentions that the Lifan 520 is based off ancient Citroen ZX underpinnings, whilst China Car Times is unsure if this true [...]
Lifan write up!
One of our readers, Mr. Schwartz, kindly sent us his company write up of Lifan Automotive. Mr. Schwartz used China Car Times as a resource when writing about Lifan, and found a wealth of information which translated into a decent article about Lifan. AshAsh came to China at 18 on a whim and never [...]
Lifan 620 – the big mouthed one.
The soon to be launched Lifan 620 has already had a minor face change for the top of the range models. The Lifa 620 ‘big mouth’ edition is being sold by Lifan as the most luxurious car they make, with it having a full leather interior (including steering wheel) and other extras as standard such [...]
Lifan SUV – three cars from Lifan in 08
Lifan are planning to boost their range with three new cars in 2008, the Lifan 620 and the Lifan 520i are already well known on China Car Times, the Lifan 320 has made a brief appearence, but we have yet to find out more from Lifan on that model. One other model that we believe [...]
Lifan gives us some info on the technical side of things
Lifan are keen to show that they are not just a one stop copy shop, unlike some other Chinese car makers, they have shown that they are willing to take a step back, and design a completely new car from scratch (inc engines) and set up distribution networks with superior service across the country. Lifan [...]
Celebrations in Chongqing
Chongqing city is celebrating its status as a municipality city of China for ten full years this week, and the people of Chongqing have voted the top brands of the massive city as being 1) Chang’an Motors 2) Chongqing Bai Huo 3) Jin Fu Ren 4) Lifan 5) Long Hu Real Estate Chongqing appears to [...]
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