BAIC BJ80 6×6 seen for the first time – G63 copycat?
With the 2018 Beijing Motor Show scheduled to kick off tomorrow, it looks like Beijing Auto International Corporation (BAIC) is set to unveil a 6x6 tri-axle version of its BJ80 pick-up truck. …
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Daimler acquires a 3.93% stake in BAIC’s EV division
Daimler has announced it has purchased a 3.93% stake in Beijing Electric Vehicle (BJEV), a subsidiary of China’s BAIC Group, to strengthen its partnership in the area of new energy vehicles (NEV). …
China’s BAIC will stop making internal combustion engine vehicles by 2025, going fully electric
Some of us, me included, are still hoping that the internal combustion engine will go on to live a long and prosperous life. But that looks increasing unlikely, as all signs point …
BAIC D20 debuts in Malaysia – 1.3L and 1.5L petrol engines, CKD in Gurun, EEV status, on sale next year
In addition to the EV200, BAIC has also introduced a petrol-powered version called the BAIC D20. Despite all the hoopla surrounding its electric cousin, this is actually closer to hitting showroom floors …
BAIC EV200 makes its debut – Malaysia’s first locally-assembled electric vehicle? Three variants offered
Beijing Auto International Corporation or BAIC (pronounced as baik) has officially introduced what is claimed to be Malaysia’s first locally-assembled electric vehicle (EV) – the EV200. To be built either in Gurun …
Malaysia’s first CKD EV teased ahead of unveiling
Malaysia's first locally-assembled electric vehicle (EV) will be unveiled this week, and ahead of that, the teaser image above has been released on social media. To recap, the as-yet unnamed EV will …
BAIC electric supercar concept leaked ahead of debut
Two images of a new all-electric supercar concept from the Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation (BAIC) have leaked online. According to several reports, the Chinese state-owned car maker is gearing up to debut …
BAIC to begin EV production in Malaysia next Sept
Earlier this year, it was reported that Chinese automaker Beijing Auto International Corporation (BAIC) was set to make Malaysia as its electric vehicle manufacturing hub for the region, and that its new …
VW top in China; strong growth from domestic brands
A report from Automotive World detailed the sales performance of the top 20 automotive brands in China, sourced from LMC Automotive, in the first quarter of 2015. It shows that while foreign …
BAIC to start making EVs in Malaysia from July 2016
Last week, news from Beijing mentioned Malaysia as the regional electric vehicle manufacturing hub for Chinese carmaker Beijing Auto International Corporation (BAIC). Now, further details have emerged, with the plant in Gurun, …
BAIC to make Malaysia an EV hub for ASEAN – report
Chinese manufacturer Beijing Auto International Corporation (BAIC) is said to be targeting Malaysia as a hub in producing electric vehicles for the South East Asian region, according to a Bernama report. The …
BAIC hires Mercedes CLS designer Peter Arcadipane
According to a report by GoAuto, the Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) has hired Peter Arcadipane to oversee a 130-strong team as its design director. Formerly of Mercedes-Benz, the Australian had a hand …
BAIC concepts ride on Saab 9-5 and 9-3 legs
Saab Automobile may be well and truly out for the count, but the company's spirit continues on in the form of its platforms, adapted to a host of Chinese offerings. Beijing Automotive …
Foton Tunland – a pickup conjuring images of home
Not a Beijing debutant, but definitely worth the mention, if only for the novel take on things it presents. Foton, which came up with the Saga SUV some years back, had a …
BAIC interested in acquiring Opel in Europe?
Beijing Automotive Industry Holding is certainly ramping things up - the company, which has joint ventures with Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz to build cars for the Chinese market, is set to launch its …
