Youxia X – EV inspired by Tesla and Knight Rider
Here we go again - it’s yet another rip-off by another up-and-coming Chinese carmaker, Shanghai-based Youxia Motors. The Youxia X is basically a copy-and-paste job, with the Tesla Model S as its …
Borgward is back! Luxury SUV teased ahead of Frankfurt Motor Show debut in September
Now, how many of you have heard of the luxury marque Borgward? Well, for those Borgward aficionados out there, its first luxury SUV has been confirmed, and the company released a pair …
Landwind X7 to go on sale despite JLR complaints
In this day and age, it is absolutely astounding that Intellectual Property theft is so blatantly disregarded by the Chinese authorities. When one comes across a case such as this, the first …
Youngman Lotus L3 electric vehicle revealed in China
It would seem we haven't quite heard the end of Youngman Lotus - an electric version of the L3 sedan has been revealed in China by the automaker, Autohome reports. This following …
Changan Alsvin spotted on the road in Malaysia!
Now this is a rather peculiar sight. The Changan Alsvin, or Changan Yuexiang as it is known in its home country of China, has been spotted on the road in Malaysia. Now, …
Honda Greiz leaked – a Honda City for Dongfeng?
Honda appears to be on the verge of storming the Chinese B-segment sedan market with two distinct vehicles; in addition to the Honda City that we're all familiar with – which will …
Zotye T700 – China’s Porsche Macan doppelgänger
No, you're not seeing things – this is not a Porsche Macan, but an almost identical copy from China called the Zotye T700. As seen in these leaked pictures from Chinese website …
Maxus G10 – a RM120k MPV that can seat up to 11
A challenger to the Hyundai Grand Starex is set to come about soon, in the form of the Maxus G10 - word is that Weststar will begin selling the large MPV in …
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 …
Dongfeng-PSA to begin assembly in Vietnam – report
The PSA Peugeot Citroen Group, along with Dongfeng Motor Corporation, is all set to begin production of its cars in Vietnam under the pair's joint venture (JV), Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroen Automobile Limited (DPCA). …
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 …
MG to return to Malaysia, possibly CKD – SAIC inks RM1bil assembly and distribution deal with Weststar
Chinese automotive conglomerate SAIC Motor Corp Ltd and local commercial vehicle distributor Weststar Maxus Sdn Bhd have signed an assembly and distribution deal worth up to RM1 billion in a move that …
GALLERY: The weird and wonderful at Shanghai 2015
We wrap up our Auto Shanghai coverage a little differently this year. You were expecting a gargantuan gallery of barely-clad beauties? Well, this time, the organisers decided against having models at the …
South East Motor DX7 SUV – designed by Pininfarina
Here's another one that turned up at Auto Shanghai 2015 - the rather prosaically-named South East Motor DX7. Yes, we know what you're thinking - brings to mind a product by a …
Shanghai 2015: Chery Alpha 5 and @ANT3 concepts
The orange wonder you see above is the Chery Alpha 5, a concept sedan that previews the Arrizo 5, an upcoming vehicle that will straddle the gap between the Arrizo 3 and …
Shanghai 2015: Chery Arrizo 7 PHEV, Arrizo 3 EV
Also on the Chery stand at the ongoing Auto Shanghai 2015, besides the Arrizo M7 (Maxime) and Tiggo 5 1.5T, are two new-energy vehicles that the Chinese carmaker could soon launch - …
Dongfeng, Peugeot and Citroen to share new platform
PSA Peugeot Citroen and China's Dongfeng Group (DFG) held an event yesterday in Shanghai to mark the first anniversary of their strategic partnership signed in March 2014. The event was attended by …
Shanghai 2015: Toyota Corolla Hybrid/Levin HEV debut
Toyota has revealed both the Corolla Hybrid (pictured above) and Levin HEV at the Auto Shanghai 2015 exhibition. Although there's a Corolla Hybrid in Japan, that is a different JDM-only model, while …
Shanghai 2015: MG GS unveiled, with 217 hp 2.0 turbo
MG has unveiled the MG GS at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show. First revealed late last year as the GTS, the GS borrows its styling cues from the MG CS concept that …
