Mazda CX5 to be made in China
Published on December 13, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The new Mazda CX5 will be made in China, local production at the Chang’an-Mazda joint venture will start in 2013. Until then, for those who really can’t wait, Mazda will offer the CX5 as an import on the Chinese market.
Chery Riich G3 listed & priced in China
Published on December 13, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The Chery Riich G3 debuted at the Guangzhou Auto Show last month and has now been officially listed on the China car market. Price starts at 69.800 yuan and ends at 86.800 yuan.
Spy Shot: Volkswagen Golf Cabrio ready for China’s clean Air
Published on December 12, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The new Volkswagen Golf Cabrio was spotted somewhere in Beijing. According to our sources the Golf Cabrio will be listed as an import in China in May next year, debut is expected at the April 2012 Beijing Auto Show. Engines: 1.4 and 2.0 TSI. Cabrio’s and convertibles are still very rare is China, mostly thanks to the horrible air pollution and high levels of noise on whatever road you travel. Via: Autohome.
Spy Shot: Chevrolet Orlando naked in China
Published on December 12, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The Chevrolet Orlando has been spotted in China without camouflage, it will be listed in the first half of next year, debut of the China-bound version is expected at the April 2012 Beijing Auto Show. At debut the Orlando will only be available with a 1.8 but a 1.6 turbo might follow later. The Orlando will be imported from South Korea where it is made in GM’s former-Daewoo factories. Via: Autohome.
Spy Shots: new BYD F3 testing in China
Published on December 12, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The new BYD F3 will debut at the April 2012 Beijing Auto Show. The current F3 was a very successful car, in 2009 it even topped the best-selling list. No more today, the F3 is too old and there were quality-issues that drove buyers away. Time so, for a new one.
Spy Shot: Mercedes-Benz E-class wagon pops up in China
Published on December 12, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
A lone Mercedes-Benz E-class wagon was seen parked somewhere in Beijing. The E-class wagon will be listed as an import next year, debut is expected at the April 2012 Beijing Auto Show. Engines: 1.8 turbo and 3.0. Wagons are getting hot in China. BMW already imports the 530 and Volkswagen just listed the Magotan Variant. Via: Autohome.
Chery exports up 80% in Jan-Nov period
Published on December 12, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
China’s private carmaker Chery Automobile Co Thursday said its overseas sales in the first 11 months of the year hit a new record with a robust 79.7 percent growth.
The eastern Anhui province-based carmaker sold 149,462 cars overseas in the January-November period, said Jin Gebo, Chery’s spokesman. The annual figure was the highest in the company’s 15-year history.
Greatwall to make EV for China
Published on December 12, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
A new pure electric sedan Great Wall Motor Co Ltd is researching has gained official approval from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, sources from the manufacturer said. The new model signals a new shift for Great Wall towards new energy vehicles.
Volkswagen to build new Factory in Xinjiang, China
Published on December 12, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Volkswagen AG is planning to build another manufacturing plant in China and discussions about setting up a facility in Xingjiang autonomous region are now at an advanced stage.
A spokesman for Europe’s biggest carmaker said the company is constantly examining the possibility of building another facility in China, where the passenger car market is expected to grow even further.
Dongfeng and Volvo truck plan China joint venture, Dongfeng to make Infiniti cars
Published on December 12, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Here we have an interesting look into making deals in China. Dongfeng and Volvo (the truck maker) plan a joint venture to make Volvo trucks for the Chinese market. But Dongfeng already has a joint venture with Nissan which makes medium-to-heavy duty trucks that are sold under the Dongfeng-name.
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