Brilliance using BMW N20 engines for its new MPV?
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 …
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VIDEO: Citroen DS Wild Rubis teased ahead of debut
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5peoRXqNL5A&feature=youtu.be 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, …
Geely, Dongfeng drop Fisker stake bid, reports say
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 …
BMW to create sub-brand in China, exports possible
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 …
Great Wall announces plans to invest in Thailand
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 …
New Maxus seven-seat MPV spied, launching in China
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 …
150 hp and a manual ‘box for new Changan XT Hatch
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 …
Chery appoints ex-Porsche designer as design head
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 …
Audi made Qoros drop the GQ3 name, report says
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 …
Newbie Qoros to mount a 3-fronted offense in Geneva
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 …
Volvo to be world’s biggest heavy-duty truck maker after strategic alliance with China’s Dongfeng
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 …
Great Wall reveals new models expected this year
Great Wall Motor, maker of SUVs and heavy-duty vehicles, has revealed that the models Haval H2, Haval H8, Great Wall C50 2013 and Wingle 6 are set to launch this year, with …
Citroën DSX concept to debut at Auto Shanghai
Autobild reports that Citroën will preview a possible high-end SUV at Auto Shanghai (April 21 to 29) with the DSX concept. Based on the DS5 (pictured) platform, the DSX in production form …
GM and SAIC gunning for Indonesian car market
The fast growing Indonesian car market has caught the interest of General Motors and its Chinese partner SAIC Motor Corp. Both parties are in talks to form a joint venture to sell …
China’s total vehicle production and sales exceed 19 mil in 2012, sales expected to surpass 20 mil in 2013
Various news sources report that according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), 19.31 million vehicles were sold and 19.27 million manufactured in the country last year, an increase of 4.33% …
Qoros Cross Hybrid, Estate concepts for Geneva
Apart from the GQ3, Chinese freshman Qoros will also be bringing two new concepts based on the C-segment sedan's platform to the Geneva motor show, which is only weeks away. Called the …
Foton View – 14-seater window van debuts
Ah, here's another people mover, and it'll get 14 at a go. Granted, it's not very sexy, but it is functional. The van with a plan is the Foton View, which was …
Qoros developing Volkswagen CC-like model
Young Chinese brand Qoros is developing a Volkswagen CC-like model for 2014 or 2015 which will slot between the recently announced C-segment GQ3 and a future flagship model, according to Sohu Auto, …
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class appears in diecast form
Only a couple of days after we showed you what were purportedly leaked official images of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class sedan, this came in: according to China Car Times, toy makers in …
Chevrolet Cruze WTCC Edition launched in China
Celebrating the company's drivers' and constructors' title wins in this year's WTCC season is the Chevrolet Cruze WTCC Edition, which has been launched in China. The car gets some race graphics, side …
