Archive for the ‘Lifan’ category
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 [...]
More on the Lifan/AIG tie up.
American Insurance Group recently bought a rather large chunk of Lifan, 25% to be precise. The chairman of Lifan, then stated that Lifan will IPO later this year, raising a hell of a lot of money for investment in Lifan. Lifans chairman has outlined the international sales goals for Lifan over the next few years, [...]
The robots of Lifan
Lifan has supplied us with some pretty cool photos of their car making robots. Lifan have upgraded to robotic labor to help raise the quality level of their products, and to improve efficiency. Lifan say that by using robots, they can raise the efficiency level by 34%. Lifan tell us that the robot manufactured car [...]
American investment Co buys 25% of Lifan
In recent years there has been a trend of Chinese companies buying up ailing western companies, there was Nanjing MG and Rover, Chinese banks buying stakes in Barclays bank, and then the Indians were at it too; The British company, Corus Steel was taken over by an Indian billionaire – its a reverse colonization of [...]
Lifan 620, 70 to 90,000rmb
Lifan are saying their latest model, the Lifan 620 will cost between 80, and 100,000rmb when it goes on the market later this year. Lifan showed off their 620 prototype a while back (above), and finally have made the real thing. Lifan are saying the 620 will come with either a 1.6 or a 1.8 [...]
Introducing the Lifan 1.8L VVT Engine.
Lifan worked with British company, Ricardo, to create their latest 1.8 VVT engine that is going to be used in their 620 sedan, and a range of other vehicles, including MPV and SUV. Lifans internal code name for the engine is B4L18, as already mentioned, the B4L18 utilises VVT technology, its 4 stroke, water cooled, [...]
Chongqing recognises Lifans efforts
Chongqing City Government, (HUGE muncipilaty, 82,3000 square km of city)where Lifan motors is based) has awarded Lifan with a prize fund 100,000rmb, recognizing Lifan’s human talent. Lifan workers have been busy working on raising, and keeping quality levels high. City Mayor, Mayor Zhou, praised Lifan staff for their hardworking efforts. AshAsh came to China at [...]
Lifan 620, unveiled.
The Lifan 620 has been unveiled at last. The Lifan 620 is expected to go on the market by April, and will be priced between 70 and 90,000rmb. Length wise, the 620 measures in at (LxWxH) 4450mm x 1705mm x 1490mm, with a wheelbase of 2600mm. AshAsh came to China at 18 on a whim [...]
Lifan creates MINI look alike – AKA Lifan 320
Lifans new range of cars, the Lifan 320. We’re unsure where the car was shown for the first time, or what is under the hood. Perhaps the 1.6 Tritec engine that Lifan have in their engine portfolio. We’re unsure as to if the Lifan 320 will actually be put into production. Its certainly [...]
Lifan 520 Vs BYD F3r Vs Chevrolet Aveo.
The hatchback market in China is certainly hotting up, previously saloons were all the rage, but since good looking, and roomy hatchbacks have started to appear on the market, Chinese consumers are beginning to warm to them. One article on Sohu.com’s auto channel compared the BYD F3r, Chevrolet Aveo and the Lifan 520i against each [...]
Changchun Car Show: Lifan wins best economy car prize
Changchun car show was held in December 07 in the North Eastern city of Changchun, China. As is usual with car shows, the organizers give out awards to certain cars, (at the Shanghai car show the MG7 won most influential car) the best car in the ‘economy cars’ section was apperently the Lifan 520. Also, [...]
Lifan heading to the US of A in 2010
Jubilant at passing the Russian crash test, and obtaining European E-mark accreditation, Lifan are planning to export their vehicles to the USA in 2010, with the goal of starting sales of Lifan cars in 2011. In a media conference earlier today, Lifan Chairman, Mr. Yin Ming Shang expressed that Lifan cars will hit US shores [...]
Lifan lives up to its word, puts 5 year 100,000km guarantee on all models
Lifan have been in the auto making game for a mere two years, and already they are starting to threaten their larger rivals. To boost sales, Lifan previously offered all car buyers in 2008 free maintenance for a period of 2 years, or 35,000km, which ever comes first. In addition to that rather generous offer, [...]
Lifan Hatchback i520, on the market this month
The Lifan i520 is going on the market this month on the 20th. The hatchback i520 combines the usual Lifan offerings of a solid interior, a good engine, full safety kit (airbags, ABS, distributed braking etc) all for a bargainous (its not a word) 40,900rmb to 60,900rmb depending on what spec you buy, the [...]
Lifan offer kick ass deal to Chinese motorists
To raise sales at an all important time of year for Chinese car sales, (Sales around Chinese new year appear to be hot, yet cold) Lifan are offering free servicing on their Lifan range of cars upto 35,000km, or 2 years (depending which comes first), in contrast, Nissan only offered China Car Times two free [...]
Lifan 520i coming off the line this week
The Lifan 520i is coming off the line this week according to our sources at Lifan. The 520i is the hatchback version of the popular Lifan 520 sedan. Although Lifan has only been in the auto manufacturing business for 2 years, they have shocked the Chinese market with their good quality cars, that come at [...]
Lifan gunning for 80,000 car sales in 08
Chinese car manufactures are great at doing one thing (other than making cars on a budget) and thats tooting their own horn. Many a news story on China Car Times are based around sales goals for a certain year, perhaps many of these sales goals are inflated, actually, we shouldn’t say perhaps, we should say [...]
Lifan 620, Expected to cost 70 to 80,000rmb!
The Lifan 620 spyshots were leaked onto the internet a few weeks ago, the Chinese motoring press has been busy speculating as to its cost. The 620 has looks that seem above its price class, but the Chinese press seem to believe it will be in the 70,000rmb to 80,000rmb price range. (click pic for [...]
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