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  MG brand to be revived in Malaysia – Federal Auto enters into MoU with China’s SAIC, CKD possible

  12 April 2013 / 26 comments

  The MG brand is a familiar one, having been here since colonial days. More recently, Brooklands, the same people behind SsangYong and Citroen previously, tried their luck with MG and Rover cars before MG Rover […]

   

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  MG CS SUV concept to surface at Auto Shanghai?

  12 April 2013 / 2 comments

  This one’s rumoured to show up at the upcoming Auto Shanghai – it’s apparently called the MG CS concept, pictures of which have leaked online. Based on the MG 5 compact, the study previews a future crossover by […]

   

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  Nissan Friend-ME concept teased – Shanghai debut

  12 April 2013 / 3 comments

  The latest in a string of Shanghai-bound concepts to be teased is the uniquely-christened Nissan Friend-ME, a product of the Japanese firm’s design centre in Beijing. The Friend-ME promises to appeal to the “vibrant, young […]

   

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  Citroen DS Wild Rubis concept is Shanghai-bound

  11 April 2013 / 6 comments

  After being teased in a recent video, the first official pictures of the Auto Shanghai-bound Citroen DS Wild Rubis concept surface. The DS5-based study previews a future DS crossover, and is “designed to be driven by full-hybrid plug-in technology” – […]

   

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  Brilliance using BMW N20 engines for its new MPV?

  10 April 2013 / 10 comments

  BMW and its Chinese partner Brilliance Auto looks set to upset the convention by joint-developing a high-end MPV for the local Chinese market as reported by China Car Times. To be badged as a Jinbei […]

   

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  VIDEO: Citroen DS Wild Rubis teased ahead of debut

  9 April 2013 / 5 comments

  It seems the Citroen DSX concept, which we told you about in February, has undergone a name change – the DS5-based study is now called the Citroen DS Wild Rubis concept, and its maker has duly […]

   

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  Geely, Dongfeng drop Fisker stake bid, reports say

  9 April 2013 / 3 comments

  Fisker Automotive, maker of the sleek Karma plug-in hybrid sedan, is going through some difficult times. According to Reuters, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group and Dongfeng Motor Corp have pulled out from bidding for a majority stake in […]

   

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  BMW to create sub-brand in China, exports possible

  8 April 2013 / 21 comments

  Having a sub-brand in China selling cheaper and/or older models isn’t something new, but it still came as a surprise when we came across reports saying that BMW is going down that route with Chinese […]

   

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  Great Wall announces plans to invest in Thailand

  3 April 2013 / 11 comments

  Chinese SUV and pick-up truck maker Great Wall Motor (Haval E concept pictured here) has announced plans for investment of up to US$340 million (RM1.05 billion) in Thailand, according to a China Car Times report. […]

   

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  New Maxus seven-seat MPV spied, launching in China

  13 March 2013 / 4 comments

  Here are some spyshots, courtesy of China Car Times, of a new seven-seat MPV from Maxus that’s expected to receive its market launch in China sometime in the fourth quarter. You’d be forgiven if you’ve […]

   

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  150 hp and a manual ‘box for new Changan XT Hatch

  12 March 2013 / 36 comments

  As much as everyone tries to ignore it, Chinese automakers are on the rise. Some have acquired established European car companies, while others recruit the services of acclaimed industry personnel to be more market competitive. […]

   

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  Chery appoints ex-Porsche designer as design head

  26 February 2013 / 18 comments

  Designer Hakan Saracoglu, formerly of Porsche, has taken up a position at Chery Automobile as its design director, reports say. Saracoglu, 47, heads a 30-strong team at Chery’s design centre in Shanghai to churn out new […]

   

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  Audi made Qoros drop the GQ3 name, report says

  19 February 2013 / 19 comments

  In a striking reprisal of events, a report by Die Welt states that Audi filed a lawsuit against Qoros to stop the young Chinese brand from using the Q initial in naming their cars. The report says […]

   

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  Newbie Qoros to mount a 3-fronted offense in Geneva

  15 February 2013 / 58 comments

  Chinese freshman Qoros will be making waves across Europe at the Geneva Motor Show by premiering its first production car, the Qoros 3 Sedan (previously referred to as the GQ3) and two concept cars that […]

   

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  Volvo to be world’s biggest heavy-duty truck maker after strategic alliance with China’s Dongfeng

  10 February 2013 / 25 comments

  Volvo is set to be the world’s largest heavy-duty truck maker after it signed an agreement with China’s Dongfeng Motor Group (DFG) to acquire 45% of a new subsidiary of DFG, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles (DFCV), […]

   

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