Posts Tagged ‘Beijing Auto E-series’
Beijing Auto E-series sedan hits the Chinese car market
Published on May 3, 2013 by W.E. Ning
The Beijing Auto E-series sedan has been launched, with some delay, on the Chinese car market. Price starts at 59.800 yuan and ends at 87.800 yuan. The Beijing Auto E-series sedan is based on the E-series hatchback that hit the market in March 2012.
Working Together: how to change your Beijing Auto E-Series into a Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Published on February 5, 2013 by Tycho de Feyter
BAIC and Daimler announced last Friday they are taking the Beijing-Benz joint venture a giant step further. Daimler takes a 12% stake in BAIC and both parties will work closely together to win market share from Audi and BMW. But on ‘grass roots level’ the close cooperation has already begun! On the first picture a Beijing Auto E-Series with a Mercedes-Benz grille. How did that happen?
Beijing Auto E-series is an Angry Bird in China
Published on September 13, 2012 by W.E. Ning
A very cold Beijing Auto E-series seen in Beijing, stickered to the max with Angry Birds. The Finland-made app is very popular in China, so much indeed you can buy unlicensed birds all over the place, which is fun. Interestingly Rovio Entertainment, the baba of the birds, recently said it would not take legal action against Chinese copy-cat birdmakers because they actually helped Rovio to sell more apps.
Chengdu Auto Show: Beijing Auto E-series ‘Beijing Youth’ Special Edition
Published on August 31, 2012 by Joey Wang
Beijing Auto has launched the E-series Beijing Youth Special Edition at the Chengdu Auto Show. The Beijing Auto Beijing Youth is made to celebrate Beijing Auto’s sponsorship of the popular TV show ‘Beijing Youth’, Beijing Auto will only make 99 examples for 58.800 yuan each.
Beijing Auto E-series sedan will arrive in November
Published on June 13, 2012 by W.E. Ning
The Beijing Auto E-series sedan will be launched on the Chinese car market in November. The sedan is based on the E-series hatchback that was launched in March. The E-series stands on the platform from the failed Smart ForFour and Mitsubishi Colt that were once made alongside each other by NedCar in the Netherlands.
Beijing Auto E150EV to get 120.000 yuan subsidy, but still won’t be cheap
Published on June 3, 2012 by W.E. Ning
The upcoming Beijing Auto E150EV will get a 120.000 yuan subsidy from the local Beijing government when it hits the Beijing-area car market later this year. Even then, it will still cost around 100.000 yuan while the patrol-powered E150 starts around 60.000 yuan.The E150EV will eventually also be sold in the rest of China, but how much subsidy it will get elsewhere is unclear.
Beijing Auto E-series on show in Beijing
Published on April 7, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
This first time I saw the new Beijing Auto E-series in da flesh. Beijing Auto brought four brand-new cars to the Beijing Automotive Trade Fair in Beijing and the local Beijing residents seemed to like it very much. And indeed, why not? The E looked very well-made, modern, and even a little bit cool.
Beijing Auto E-series based on platform Smart ForFour
Published on March 29, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
The new Beijing Auto E-series is based on the platform of the Smart FourFour, a Smart with space for four that was made by NedCar in the Netherlands between 2004 and 2006. The Smart Forfour shared most of its components with the 2003 Mitsubishi Colt which was made at the same factory. The ForFour was killed after only two years due to very slow sales. Now we know where the platform went!
Beijing Auto E-series listed & priced in China
Published on March 19, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
The Beijing Auto E-series has been listed & priced on the China car market. Price starts at 53.800 yuan and ends at 86.800 yuan. Two engines, both from Mitsubishi: E150 with a 1.5 and the E130 with a 1.3.
Beijing Auto E-series will be listed in China on March 19
Published on March 8, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
The Beijing Auto E-series will be listed on the China car market on March 19. The E is a brand-new minicar aimed at the cheap end of the market. Price will range from 60.000 to 90.000 yuan, the Beijing Auto E-series will officially debut at the Beijing Auto Show in April.
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