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  Fiat to build its dual clutch transmission in China

  14 June 2011 / 0 comments

  Fiat will produce its dual clutch transmission in China for its Chinese market vehicles, according to reports – the transmission will be used in vehicles built by Fiat’s 50-50 joint venture with Guangzhou Automobile Industry […]

   

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  BAIC interested in acquiring Opel in Europe?

  14 June 2011 / 1 comment

  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 own brand later […]

   

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  BAIC to introduce its first electric vehicle in September

  7 June 2011 / 6 comments

  Over in China, state-owned carmaker Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co is set to begin sales of its first electric car in Beijing from September, according to reports. The vehicle is a compact sedan which will […]

   

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  BYD to send e6 electric cars to Municipality of Rotterdam

  7 June 2011 / 2 comments

  China’s electric cars are going places. The nation’s EV pioneer BYD has signed a deal with Rotterdam city in the Netherlands to deliver a fleet of e6 electric cars to the city that’s home to […]

   

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  Porsche marks 10 years in China with special 911 Turbo S

  2 June 2011 / 12 comments

  Click to enlarge Porsche has been in China for a decade and is growing strongly in the world’s largest auto market. Demand is outstripping supply, especially for popular models like the Cayenne SUV, which has […]

   

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  Chinese automakers actively hunting for foreign talent

  27 May 2011 / 21 comments

  They’re not only snapping up foreign brands, but the Chinese are out to get bright foreign talent as well. It has been reported that two state-owned Chinese automakers started recruiting talent in Germany last week […]

   

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  2011 Ford Fiesta introduced in China

  27 May 2011 / 26 comments

  Two years after the Ford Fiesta made its debut in China, Changan Ford has launched the upgraded 2011 Fiesta, with changes including a more refined interior, additional tech/features and new colours, as well as a […]

   

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  China’s Lifan hires Ricardo to make 1.2 turbo DI engine

  18 May 2011 / 15 comments

  It’s a common perception that Chinese brand cars have unwanted “features” such as poor quality and old technology. But things are fast changing, and this latest piece of news is proof. Chinese carmaker Lifan, probably […]

   

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  Kung Fu Panda saves the day! Chinese auto distributor Pang Da pumps 45m euros into Saab, buys stake in Spyker

  17 May 2011 / 19 comments

  Cash strapped Saab has a new saviour, just a few days after the deal with Chinese automaker Hawtai fell through. The Swedish brand’s owner, Spyker, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pang Da […]

   

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  Volkswagen’s Chinese JV brand with FAW to be called Kaili

  11 May 2011 / 14 comments

  The name has been chosen, and Kaili is the name of FAW-Volkswagen Automotive’s JV brand for the Chinese market. According to reports, the first Kaili vehicle on the cards is an electric vehicle, this being […]

   

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  Shanghai VW to roll out new compact premium sedan

  10 May 2011 / 9 comments

  There will be a new premium compact sedan for the Chinese market rolled out by Shanghai VW, a joint venture between SAIC and Volkswagen. The new model will have the “most advanced platform and engine […]

   

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  Chinese carmakers joining forces to develop car software

  6 May 2011 / 44 comments

  A case of united we stand, with a hint of nationalism as well, by the looks of it. The Nikkei reports that in a bid to reduce its industry’s dependence on foreign manufacturers for key […]

   

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  BAIC rolls out T60 concept from old Saab platform

  26 April 2011 / 15 comments

  Back in December 2009, China’s Beijing Auto (BAIC) purchased intellectual property for Saab’s 9-5 and 9-3 sedans from General Motors, who no longer wanted the Swedish marque. The $200 million purchase will bear its first […]

   

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  Volkswagen considering new entry-level brand for China

  26 April 2011 / 3 comments

  According to a report, Volkswagen is mulling over the addition of a domestic brand in China to work the rapidly-growing entry-level segment. Currently, the brand is not competing in the 20% of the market occupied […]

   

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  ARTIGA Concept unveiled in Shanghai – yes, it is what you think it is, a Satria Neo, replete with supercharger!

  21 April 2011 / 147 comments

  Proton’s Motorsport division lads have certainly been busy bees. The Satria Neo R3 Supercharged seen recently hasn’t been the only thing worked on, it seems. Say hello to the ARTIGA Concept, which Proton – or […]

   

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