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 …
Qoros GQ3 – first images of the C-segment sedan
This is the car that young Chinese brand Qoros will debut at the Geneva motor show in March. Called the Qoros GQ3, it's the first in a line of all-new models designed …
MG6 BTCC Edition – celebrating a successful return
Over in the UK, MG has introduced a special edition of its MG6 fastback to celebrate its successful return to the BTCC saloon car racing series. The road-going MG6 BTCC Edition is …
Reports: Volvo agrees to transfer technology to Geely
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group has signed a deal with Volvo Car Corp to allow the former to use some technologies Volvo plans to phase out over the next couple of years, Reuters …
Facelifted 2013 Nissan Livina spotted in China
The Nissan Livina range is due to get a facelift in China, as these leaked pics show. All are of the standard length Livina, and not the three-row Grand Livina (Livina Geniss …
China’s SAIC to set up plant in Thailand for ASEAN
China's SAIC, owner of the MG and Roewe brands, will set up a 50,000-unit capacity assembly plant in Thailand, Automotive News China reports. The Shanghai-based company will partner the Charoen Pokphand Group …
Toyota to launch 20 new models in China by 2016 – Etios-based sedan and hatch to lead the way
Following on the report yesterday that Toyota is set to introduce two brands exclusively for the Chinese market beginning next year, word has it that the automaker is planning to introduce 20 …
Qoros stops Kia from using Quoris name in the EU
A German court has granted new Chinese carmaker Qoros a preliminary injunction against Kia, to the effect that the Korean company now cannot use the Quoris name for its upcoming RWD flagship …
Toyota to launch two China-only brands next year
Toyota Motor Corp is planning to introduce two brands exclusively for the Chinese market beginning next year, a senior executive has told Reuters. The brands will be launched through the Japanese company's …
MG aims to mirror Kia’s rise in Europe: design focus
Chinese-owned British firm MG Motor aims to emulate Kia's quick rise in Europe by also focusing on design. Speaking to Automotive News Europe, MG vice director of design Martin Ulharik said: "In …
Jaguar Land Rover – China approves JV with Chery
The Chinese government has approved the joint venture between Jaguar Land Rover and Chery Automobile, according to reports, paving the way for JLR to build and sell its vehicles in China. The …
Huanghai Plutus pick-up truck – 2.8L M/T from RM62k
UPDATE: More pics of the Malaysian-spec Plutus added If you were at Matrade yesterday to witness the Asia Klasika 2012 and drop by our oto.my booth, you might have seen this strange …
New Chinese brand Qoros to debut sedan in Geneva
Next March's Geneva motor show is set to welcome a newcomer to the motoring world. Chinese brand Qoros will show a compact C-segment four-door sedan with European-inspired styling. Established four years ago …
Mitsubishi forms Chinese JV with Guangzhou Auto
There's no way a carmaker can go it alone in China, and local partners are a necessary inconvenience. The latest marriage is between Mitsubishi Motors and Guangzhou Automobile Group, which last week …
China’s Dongfeng buys into Swedish engineering firm
More Chinese carmakers buying into foreign technology. This time, Dongfeng Motor Corp has acquired a 70% interest in T Engineering AB, formerly a unit of Saab Automobile Powertrain AB. The state-owned Chinese …
Great Wall Haval H5 now available in Sabah
Green Oranges, the local distributor for Great Wall Motor vehicles, has introduced the Haval H5 in Sabah, the five-seater mid-sized diesel SUV finally making its way to East Malaysia after the brand's …
