chinese car thread

[zergcerebrates]

You know what, this car is actually quite appealing. The rear reminds me of the new BMWs for some reason and the overall body is like the VW CC. Its a good start.

[Scion]

Hongqi SUV spotted on the street

[Scion]

More pics on the Hongqi SUV

[Whiteeclipse]

Shanghai auto group on move in developing new energy cars
Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) Group plans to invest 6 billion yuan (879 million U.S. dollars) in researching of and making new energy cars starting this year and during the next two years, said group chairman Hu Maoyuan Tuesday.

The investment includes 2 billion yuan to support the research and development of new energy cars, 2 billion yuan for producing parts for new energy cars and 2 billion yuan for the building of car-making factories, Hu told an industry forum in Beijing.

He said SAIC plans to put to market a series of new energy cars next year that could save fuel as much as 30 percent; by 2012, cars that save more than 50 percent less fuel and purely electric cars would be rolled out.

China's automobile production hit 10 million units in October this year, making its the third country in the world to surpass the annual output mark, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).

But experts worry traditional cars' reliance on fossil fuels would cause more serious environmental pollution, which requires "sustainable development", in Hu's words, for the auto industry.

He said electricity-driven vehicles would be China's major focus in the sector in the future, while more technological breakthroughs need to be made in car batteries, electric motors and other parts.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/20...t_12377757.htm

[7freedom7]

Originally Posted by Scion

Guangzhou Auto’s first self developed sedan spotted out

Guangzhou Auto's first SUV Xpower spotted on the road

[chornedsnorkack]

Originally Posted by Scion

Hongqi SUV spotted on the street

Does it share the V12 engine of the HQE?

[Scion]

I think so. First Automotive Works press release...

http://www.faw.com/news/dzjy_jybj/jy...0092200052.htm

1) Hongqi Concept SUV ¨C a high-end independent developed product, inherits the traditional styling and design of Hongqi brand, and blends the styling and design theory of modern world class. The SUV equips with FAW's self-developed V8 or V12 engine.

6) CA12GV Engine ¨C the engine is installed on the upscale cars. FAW's R&D Center first accomplished test run of the CA12GV engine on Feb 22 last year. The success of trial production of V12 engine means FAW Group gains much progress at the development of high-performance engines and represents FAW's another technological breakthrough following the development of CA6DL engine and JB8 engine. The CA12GV engine has following technological characteristics: advanced combustion system; combined work of master/slave ECU; double Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) system; aluminum material light-weight design; advanced NVH design and noiseless chain transmission.

[mattec]

This was posted in the NA Skybar and I thought it was relevent to this thread...

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...557725&page=60

Ford employee arrested on theft of trade secrets charges


http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-emp...s-charges.html


http://detnews.com/article/20091015/...rets-for-China

It's a bit old, but...

[Whiteeclipse]

Geely, Yulon Motor to team up for lithium-battery electric cars
Geely Automobile Holdings, a major domestic auto maker in mainland China, and Taiwan-based Yulon Motor Co Ltd will jointly develop electric cars that use lithium batteries, the Economic Daily News reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources.

Geely Chairman Li Shufu will sign a cooperation agreement with Yulon during his visit to Taiwan next month, the Taiwan-based newspaper said.

Another source said that Yulon Group may start assembling and selling cars for Geely in the island by the end of the year.

Yulon Motor is the largest auto maker in Taiwan. The company is known for building Nissan cars.

In the first nine months of the year, Zhejiang-based Geely and its five subsidiaries sold a total of 217,334 vehicles, 42% more than in the same period of last year. The figure represents 87% of the group's target for the whole year.
http://www.chinaknowledge.com/Newswi...1&NewsID=28588

[Scion]

Guangzhou Auto's own brand cars 广汽乘用车 ran a competition earlier this year for netizens to name the brand and design a logo.

http://client.sina.com.cn/gamc/


The brand name for Guangzhou Auto's self developed cars will be called

Expedition - 远证

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The logo for the brand is

[Scion]

Pictures again on Guangzhou Auto's - or should I say - Expedition's - line of products to be out in 2010


VIP Lounge










Cabrio Coupe






4 door Coupe






http://client.sina.com.cn/gamc/

[CAC]

Very nice thread.

Please also visit
China Auto Center:
http://www.cluntan.com/auto.html

[Scion]

Greatwall i7 ready for launch



The Greatwall i7 is GWM’s last hatchback from a long list of concept cars that they first showed in 2006, since then they have managed to make a convincing strike into the small car segment leaving their traditional area of SUV and pick up trucks behind.

GWM’s small car range might be inspired by other international manufacturers designs, but the i7 appears to be unique (at the front, anyway) The i7 is going to be launched as a model with certain sporty asperations, and will be equipped with either a 1.3l or 1.5L engine. The 1.3l engine will pump out 92bhp, whilst the 1.5L is good for 100bhp, interestingly the i7 will come with a 5 speed manual or a CVT gearbox, which is quite a selling point for a sub 100,000rmb car. The cars interior has also been leaked to the internet prior to the cars official launch in Guangzhou:





http://www.chinacartimes.com/2009/11...dy-for-launch/