Berichten in August 2010
Spy Shots: Geely-GLEagle GX2 Ready for Production
Published on August 18, 2010 by Tycho de Feyter
The Geely-GLEagle GX2 cross is based on the Geely-GLEagle Panda. The GX2 debuted as a concept at the Beijing Auto Show and was very liked cause of its coolness. Geely so didn’t wait long and decided to make it. The GX2 will come with a 1.3 engine and price will start around 60.000 yuan.
Spy Shots: MG3 Almost Naked
Published on August 18, 2010 by Tycho de Feyter
A small convoy of MG3′s was cought on the Shanghai-suzhou section of the Beijing-Shanghai highway. The cars don’t wear much camouflage anymore now that production has already started. Chinese websites report that there will be a ‘cross’-version of the MG3 as well. The standard car will hit la market in September.
Spy Shots: Beijing Auto C30 inspired by Benz B-class
Published on August 17, 2010 by Tycho de Feyter
The Beijing Auto C30 is inspired by the Mercedes Benz B-class that will be discontinued soon. Benz didn’t sell as many as expected, Beijing Auto thinks it can do better. Beijing Auto and Mercedes Benz have a joint venture together, Beijing Benz, that makes the Mercedes C and E-class. The C30 however is all for Beijing Auto herself.
Chery-Riich Z5 might debut at Guangzhou Auto Show
Published on August 17, 2010 by Tycho de Feyter
It might really happen from December 21 to 27 at the Guangzhou Auto Show: the debut of the long awaited Chery-Riich Z5, formerly known as Chery A6CC. Sources from Chery confirm the new name and debut-date. Size: 4615×1821×1394, wheelbase is 2700. Engine a 2.0 turbo with 125kw and 235nm.
Spy Shot: Hyundai Verna hatchback
Published on August 17, 2010 by Tycho de Feyter
The new Hyundai Verna debuted at the Beijing Auto Show, it is made in China by Hyundai’s joint venture with Beijing Auto and will be listed on August 23. The hatch, seen in the factory in Beijing, will follow before the end of the year. It will get the same 1.3 and 1.6 engines as the sedan, prices will range from 70.000 to 100.000 yuan.
Lianhua (Lotus) L5 to be Listed in October
Published on August 17, 2010 by Tycho de Feyter
The L5 is made by Chinese company Youngman. Youngman also assembles the Proton Gen2 in a parnership with Malaysian Proton. The new L5 is co-developed by Youngman and Proton-owned Lotus. The Proton-based cars and the L5 are called ‘Lianhua’ in China, which means Lotus. It is the same name used for the British Lotussus, such as the Elise. The L5 sedan and hatchback debuted at the Beijing Auto Show and will be listed in October. Engine: 1.6 with 93kw and 149nm. Price will start from around 70.000 yuan.
Huatai B11 Rolls off the Line
Published on August 17, 2010 by Tycho de Feyter
Celebrations in the Huatai factory because the B11 is now rolling of the line. Biggest news we hadn’t heard yet: it comes with a Linux-powered media center for phone, GPS, DVD, digital tv, and 24/7 3G internet connectivity. Engine: 1.8 turbo from SAIC with 118kw and 215nm. Price will start around 100.000 yuan.
Greatwall to Start Assembly in the Philippines
Published on August 16, 2010 by Tycho de Feyter
Greatwall Motor and the Philippine National Motor Company agreed on a joint venture to assemble and sell Greatwall vehicles in the Philippines. Annual production will be 10.000 cars. Factory will assemble the Hover SUV and Wingle pick up truck. The cars will start rolling of the line sometime in the second half of 2011.
Dongfeng to Develop Pure Electric Vehicles
Published on August 16, 2010 by Tycho de Feyter
Chinese car company Dongfeng plans to bring pure electric vehicles to the Chinese market within five years, the cars will be branded as ‘Dongfeng’. The company has reserved 300 million dollar for research and development of electric vehicles, Dongfeng expects the market for pure electric to be bigger than the market for hybrids by 2020.
A taste of the future: on pic the Dongfeng I-Car pure-electric concept that debuted at the Beijing Auto Show.
Renault to Bring 5 more Cars to China next year
Published on August 16, 2010 by Tycho de Feyter
Renault does not have a joint venture in China and continues to rely on import. The French now sell the Koleos and Laguna. Next year they will add the Laguna Coupe, Kangoo, Scenic, Grand Scenic and the Clio Cup for a race series, so that one will be a track-only. Especially the smaller Renaults could sell well if made in China, Renault is still looking for possible Chinese partners but there are no clear plans yet.
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