Spy Shots: Tianjin-Xiali N3 sedan & hatchback in China
Published on March 12, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
After the earlier spy shots today finally the first pics of the facelifted Tianjin Xiali N3. The N3 is one of the oldest car on the Chinese market, going back all the way to 1995 when production of the Xiali-branded Daihatsu Charade started in Tianjin. By the time it was simply called ‘Xiali’ but there are more Xiali’s now, the original has been renamed Xiali N3 and this is the newest version.
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 crashes in China
Published on March 12, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
Nasty crash in China involving a brand-new Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. It happened on a B-road not far from the Golden Port circuit in Beijing. The GT500 took a corner too fast and banged into a factory wall, narrowly missing the gate.
Jaguar Land Rover and Chery agree on new joint venture in China
Published on March 12, 2012 by Joey Wang
British off-road icon Land Rover plans to join the ranks of global automakers making vehicles in China by partnering with Chery Automobile Co Ltd in a joint venture. Local media reports said the partnership will be based in the Changshu Economic and Technological Development Area in Jiangsu province.
Both sides have reached agreement on the new venture and are now awaiting approval from the National Development and Reform Commission, China’s top economic planner, sources familiar with the issue told reporters.
Spy Shots: facelifted Mazda 2 naked in China
Published on March 12, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
The first spy shots of an all-naked facelifted Mazda 2, and what a mouth is has! The updated Mazda 2 will debut at the Beijing Auto Show in April, it will be listed on the China car market that same month. The ’2′ is made in China by the Chang’an-Mazda joint venture.
Spy Shots: Chang’an C401 is an old Mazda 3
Published on March 12, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
Another new sedan from Chang’an Automotive. This is the C401, based on the old Mazda 3 that was made by the Chang’an-Mazda joint venture. Cars indeed, do never die in China. Chang’an didn’t bother to change much, gluing a new logo on the nose was all they did.
FAW Besturn X SUV = FAW Besturn X80
Published on March 12, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
The upcoming FAW Besturn SUV has been spied many a times lately. The vehicle debuted as the X SUV at the Shanghai Auto Show in April last year. It now has a real name: FAW Besturn X80.
Spy Shots: new Chevrolet Epica naked in China
Published on March 11, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
These are the first all-naked spy shots of the facelifted Chevrolet Epica, it will debut at the Beijing Auto Show in April and it will be listed on the China car market in that same month. The facelifted car gets a new front with a redesigned grill, bumper and head lights.
Spy Shots: Chang’an Yuexiang V5 naked in China
Published on March 11, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
Spy shots of the new Chang’an Yuexiang V5 all-naked in China. The Yuexiang V5 will debut at the Beijing Auto Show in April and it will be listed on the China car market in October. The V5 is based on the standard Yuexiang but got an entirely new Mazda-3 inspired front.
Spy Shots: Ford Kuga testing in China
Published on March 11, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
New spy shots from the Ford Kuga testing in China, the Kuga will debut at the Beijing Auto Show in April and it will be listed on the Chinese car market later this year. The Kuga will be made in China by the Chang’an-Ford joint venture that also makes the Ford Focus and Ford Fiesta. Power: 1.6 turbo and 2.0. Via: Autohome.
General Motors to recall 18.204 cars in China
Published on March 11, 2012 by Joey Wang
General Motors will recall 18.204 imported vehicles in China because of problems with the cars’ anti-lock braking systems, China’s quality control agency said in a statement dated Wednesday.
The immediate recall applies to 16.618 Chevrolet Captiva sport utility vehicles and 1586 Opel Antara sport utility vehicles built between April 11, 2006 and Nov. 9, 2009, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said on its website.
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