Youngman Lotus L3 sedan given a minor facelift
Found this while sifting through the plethora of photos taken at Auto China, and it's of the Youngman Lotus L3 sedan, which might be of interest to Proton anoraks. The Persona form …
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China’s SAIC eyes Thailand as RHD production hub
Chinese auto giant SAIC Motor is looking to set up shop in Thailand, eyeing our northern neighbour as a right-hand drive production hub for export to RHD countries in ASEAN and beyond. …
SPIED: Changan Alsvin sedan spotted in Johor
Another Chinese sedan looks to be ready to enter the local market - reader Caddilac Wong spotted an example of the Chana Alsvin in Johor, and has kindly sent us photos of …
Auto China 2012: the ladies of Beijing share the spotlight
As far as numbers go, the 2012 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition had plenty to go by - 230,000 sq metres of exhibition area at the China International Exhibition Center and a total …
Dongfeng-Honda Ciimo – an 8th-gen Civic for China
Dongfeng-Honda has introduced the Ciimo sedan specifically for the Chinese market - if the shape in the photos look familiar, it is; the Ciimo is pretty much the eight-generation Civic, repackaged for …
BAIC concepts ride on Saab 9-5 and 9-3 legs
Saab Automobile may be well and truly out for the count, but the company's spirit continues on in the form of its platforms, adapted to a host of Chinese offerings. Beijing Automotive …
CH-Auto Lithia – flash goes electric, the Chinese way
Sitting in a quiet corner in Auto China 2012 were two electric vehicles from CH-Auto, one presenting a sports car take on the go-green path. The Lithia, as the prototype two-seater Beijing …
Foton Tunland – a pickup conjuring images of home
Not a Beijing debutant, but definitely worth the mention, if only for the novel take on things it presents. Foton, which came up with the Saga SUV some years back, had a …
FAW Hongqi L7 and H7 – it’s the retro and modern show
If it's good enough for the leaders, it's definitely good enough only for them, in this case. In Beijing, Red Flag - or better known as Hongqi - had its premier L7 …
Jag XJ Ultimate – special Coventry cat presented in China
For the select few who consider their XJs a little too, ahem, common, Jaguar provides a solution in the form of the XJ Ultimate, which pounces on to the global stage here …
Hyundai Langdong launched in China – it’s the Elantra MD
Hyundai, whose joint venture in China is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, unveiled the Elantra Langdong at the ongoing Beijing show. Langdong, which can be translated as a "dynamic (car) for …
Bufori’s flagship Geneva makes China debut in Beijing
Bufori has officially launched its flagship Geneva model in China with a debut at the ongoing Beijing show. The Geneva, which made its world debut at Geneva 2010, is like nothing else …
Youngman Lotus T5 – some photos of the SUV’s interior
You've seen the exterior of the Youngman Lotus T5 SUV, which made its debut in Beijing at Auto China 2012 a few days ago. The interior was locked up by the time …
Citroen Numero 9 Concept exudes dark glamour
C’est magnifique! Having whetted the appetite of the world’s press with pictures of its Numero 9 Concept beforehand (we ran an earlier story here), Citroen finally bared all at Auto China 2012 …
First Denza electric vehicle surfaces at Auto China 2012
Hot on the trail of electric vehicle brands like Fisker Automotive and Tesla Motors is newcomer Denza, the result of a 50:50 joint venture between China’s BYD and Mercedes’ parent company Daimler. …
FAW Oley – production vehicle makes Beijing debut
Remember the FAW Oley? The car with the striking name that was announced at the Guangzhou auto show in November last year is set to begin sales in China - it's one …
Peugeot Urban Crossover Concept hints at the future
Set aside sensibilities like practicality and emissions regulations for a moment and see what happens when you really bring together the purest forms of ‘Motion and Emotion’ in a car. Peugeot has …
Baojun 630 – 1.5L AT joins the treasured horse range
Some news about GM’s sub-brand Baojun - the 630 sedan, which was launched last year in five-speed manual form, gets new model variants for 2012. Seen in Beijing were the new 1.5 …
Zotye Auto Z300 is another Beijing debutant
As would be obvious, there’s a veritable plethora of fresh Chinese offerings on parade at Auto China, many from manufacturers pretty much unknown to us. One such company is Zotye Auto, which …
Renault Talisman brings Korean charm to the Chinese
This is the Talisman, another product of the Franco-Korean alliance Renault Samsung Motors that premiered yesterday at Auto China 2012. For the ever-brand-conscious Chinese market, this car wears a Renault badge but …
