Berichten in August 2011
Spy Shots: FAW Besturn B90 testing in China
Published on August 16, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The FAW Besturn B90 is based on a Mazda 6 platform from the FAW-Mazda joint venture, engines will come from Mazda as well. The exterior is based on the Besturn B9 Concept that debuted on the Shanghai Auto Show in April. The B90 will be the biggest car under the Besturn brand name. Listing is expected for the second half of 2012.
Facelifted JAC Binyue listed & priced in China
Published on August 16, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
JAC launched the facelifted Binyue sedan back in February, it has now been officially listed on the Chinese car market. Price starts at 95.900 yuan and ends at 139.800 yuan.
Volkswagen to get a bigger share in FAW-VW
Published on August 16, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
As China’s auto market sets global records and holds the promise of even greater gains, the nation’s top luxury carmaker is pushing for a bigger share – of its own partnership.
While neither side in the 20-year-old joint venture between FAW Group and Volkswagen AG will comment publicly, industry watchers say a change in its shareholding is taking shape.
Spy Shots: MG E1, the first electric MG comes from China
Published on August 15, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
These are the very first spy shots of the very first electric MG ever. The MG E1 will be listed in 2012 and is based on the Roewe E1 concept car that debuted at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show.
Geely GLEagle GX7 pops up at a Dealer in China
Published on August 15, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The Geely GLEagle will be officially listed in China later this month. One dealer however forgot to keep things secret and parked one brand new GLEagle (aka Global Eagle, aka Global Hawk) GX7 right in front of his shop. The GX7 debuted at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show and is aimed straight at the very competitive Chinese entry-level SUV market. Current best seller is the Chery Tiggo and it has been at the top spot for a while. The GX7 has to change all that.
GM to sell Chinese Wuling vans as Chevrolets in India
Published on August 15, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
General Motors Co (GM) will sell Chinese-designed minivans under its Chevrolet brand in India starting next year as the automaker expands in Asia’s second-fastest growing major economy.
GM, the world’s largest automaker, will adapt two small commercial vehicle models currently being sold in China for the Indian market and sell them through Chevrolet dealerships, said Matthew Tsien, executive vice-president at GM’s China unit, in an interview on Wednesday in Chengdu in southwestern China’s Sichuan province.
Chery Automobile to open plant in Kenya
Published on August 15, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
NAIROBI, Kenya – Chery Automobile Co Ltd is to become the second Chinese vehicle maker to build an assembly plant in Kenya. The move will see Chery Automobile join the truck manufacturer Beiqi Foton Motors Co Ltd as the companies attempt to tap East African demand and will further strengthen Chinese links with the continent.
“They (Chery) are discussing with the (Chinese) government so that they can get some $50 million to invest in Kenya through an assembly plant,” said Justus Nguu, the director of Stantech Motors Ltd, Chery Automobile’s franchise holder in Kenya.
SouEast V3 Sport to be listed in China on August 20
Published on August 15, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The very good looking SouEast V3 Sport (or V3 ‘Style’) will be listed on the Chinese car market on August 20. The V3 Sport is based on the SouEast V3 which received a facelift in May.
Spy Shot: Peugeot 308 sedan is ready for the Chinese market
Published on August 15, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The very first picture of the production-ready China-only Peugeot 308 sedan. Big grille, loads of chrome, just like the Chinese market prefers. The 308 sedan will debut at the Chengdu Auto Show in September. Read more »
Spy Shots: MG5 testing in China
Published on August 15, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The new MG5 debuted as MG Concept 5 at the Shanghai Auto Show in April. The production version will debut at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show in April next year, the MG5 will be listed in June 2012.
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