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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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  Youngman Europestar L5 based on long wheelbase GEN2 platform launched at Shanghai 2011

  21 April 2011 / 86 comments

  Proton’s Chinese partner Youngman Europestar showcased the Youngman L5 you see above at the 2011 Shanghai Motorshow happening right now. The Youngman L5 is based on a Proton GEN2 platform with a lengthened wheelbase of […]

   

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  Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase for China market

  20 April 2011 / 24 comments

  Chinese bosses love legroom and want lots of it, which is why we see “L” versions of cars like the BMW 5-Series, Audi A6 and Volvo S80. But a long wheelbase version of the Rolls-Royce […]

   

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  Baojun 630 launched in China – sales begin this month

  20 April 2011 / 25 comments

  The announcement of the launch of the brand was made last November, with production of its first model beginning the same month. Now, five months on, GM’s newest car brand, Baojun, has officially launched the […]

   

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  Kia K2 sedan unveiled in Shanghai – only for China?

  19 April 2011 / 33 comments

  The Kia K2 revealed in leaked and spyshot photos yesterday has been officially unveiled in Shanghai. Based on the all-new Rio platform, the B-segment sedan is designed and engineered by Kia and its Chinese JV […]

   

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