Posts Tagged ‘hongqi’
New Hongqi C131 to be China’s next ‘government car’?
Published on February 3, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
According to Chinese sourced cited by Businesweek the Chinese government has decided that the upcoming Hongqi (Red Flag) C131 will be China’s next official government car for minister-level officials.
Spy Shots: Hongqi C131 interior
Published on January 31, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
Late last year we saw the first all-naked pics of the upcoming Hongqi C131, the successor of the Hongqi HQ3. Those pics however did not unveil the interior but today we have the first clear pics of the dash and center console. Materials all look good enough for a luxury car and there seems to sit a newly-designed Hongqi-logo on the steering wheel.
Spotted in China: Hongqi CA 7202E3 Shijixing taxi
Published on January 30, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
A very nice Hongqi CA 7202E3 Shijixing taxi seen here parked on a street in Beijing. The Hongqi (Red Flag) CA7202 series were based on the Audi 100 that was made by the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture in Changchun, Jilin Province. FAW, First Auto Works, is also the owner of the iconic Hongqi brand.
A Gift for a Friend: Kim Jong-il got a Hongqi HQ3 from China
Published on January 29, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
When the late North Korean leader Kim Jong-il visited China in May 2011 to ‘learn about’ the Chinese economy he visited several state-owned enterprises, one of those was a factory from First Auto Works (FAW) in Changchun, Jilin Province. Chinese state media at the time only said Kim “visited assembly lines from FAW and FAW Jiefang”. Thanks to a post on a South Korean army fan-site we now know a little bit more. Kim got a Hongqi and ordered 3000 army trucks…
History: the Hongqi HQ430 New Flagship bullet-proof Limousine
Published on January 18, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
Here we have a very special bullet proof limousine, it debuted as a concept car at the 2006 Beijing Auto Show. Its full name is the Hongqi HQ430 New Flagship. It was based on the Hongqi (Red Flag) HQ430 sedan which in turn was based on the Hongqi HQ3 sedan which in turn was based on the Toyota Crown Majesta. ‘New Flagship’ refers to the old Hongqi Flagship which was based on the Lincoln Town Car.
Hongqi HQE to be listed in China in December (?)
Published on January 6, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
We heard it many times before, and it never happened. Chinese media once again reports the Hongqi HQE will make it to the China car market. Listing is this time expected for December, price to start around 3 million yuan (476.000 USD). Consider us very skeptical…
Hongqi of China; the Lincoln years
Published on January 5, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
Hongqi, or Red Flag, is China’s most famous automotive brand. Owner of the Hongqi-brand is First Auto Works, or FAW. Hongqi always was, and sometimes still is, the car for the country’s leaders – communist party bosses and the car for the very influential. Not the car for the very rich mind!, the Hongqi was strictly government business. Hongqi’s most famous cars are the CA 770-series and the Audi-based limousines and parade cars.
There is however another less well known chapter in Hongqi’s history; a tie up with good old Lincoln from the USA in the 1990′s and early 00′s. This article will show what cars came out of this interesting marriage. On first pic the first Hongqi CA7460 rolling of the line in the factory in Changchun, Jilin province. It was November 10, 1998.
Hongqi CA 7600L Parade Car on display in FAW factory
Published on January 5, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
This mighty Hongqi CA7600L Parade Car is a piece of Chinese history. It is exactly this car, with numberplate 京V•02009, that was used by President Hu Jintao during the 1 October 2009 military parade in Beijing. Since 2009 this car has been all around China where it stood at several exhibitions and was also used for dealer events. Now it seems finally back home, on display right in the middle of the FAW factory in Changchun. FAW, First Auto Works, is the owner of the Hongqi brand. Read more »
A sad End for a Beautiful Hongqi CA770 in China
Published on January 4, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
It hurts the hart, seeing the sad state of this once beautiful Hongqi left rotting away somewhere in China. Not many of those monstrous automobile machines are left today, collectors pay high prices for a good one, but sadly this CA770 seems beyond repair.
Spy Shots: got ya! Hongqi C131 all Naked in China
Published on December 29, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Here we have the very first spy shots of a completely naked brand-new Hongqi C131. Chinese automotive press and the many fans of the brand have been waiting for this moment for a long while, and this is it. The Hongqi C131 will debut at the April 2012 Beijing Auto Show to compete with cars such as the Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-class, BMW 5-series and Volvo S80. After its debut in April production will start in late 2012.
