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 …
Nissan Sylphy gets new engine and updated CVT
Nissan has released the new iteration of its Sylphy, the compact sedan which pitches against the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic, and you saw it here first at Auto China 2012. Apart …
MG Icon SUV concept – inspired by the brand’s past glories
UPDATE: Gallery now has pictures from the show. Well, it had to happen sooner or later. MG, the company that brought us the iconic MG Roadster so long ago, has unveiled a …
Great Wall C20 EV – an electric compact crossover
Sharing centre stage with the Haval E in Beijing is the C20 EV, which is an electric version of the company's C20R compact crossover. The five-seater EV runs with a permanent magnet …
BMW’s i8 Concept blows the top off at Auto China 2012
Making its first global appearance in Beijing is the BMW i8 Spyder Concept, which is an open top variant of the i8 plug-in hybrid that first debuted at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor …
Great Wall Haval E SUV debuts, scissor doors and all
Greetings from Beijing, where Auto China 2012 kicked off yesterday, with more than can be chewed in terms of displays. My first stop was at the Great Wall Motors stand, where the …
Lambo Urus concept SUV makes world debut in Beijing
Here's the Beijing show stealer, and with good reason. The Lamborghini Urus, a four-seater super SUV, was presented to the world as a concept today amidst much fanfare. For a start, Lambo …
Youngman Lotus T5 – could this be Proton’s new SUV?
Ni hao from Beijing! Youngman Lotus took the wraps off this relatively handsome high-rider at the very busy Auto China 2012 earlier today. We're here covering it live. You'd be forgiven for …
Steed leads charge for Great Wall Motor Company in UK
Now here’s some news. Great Wall Motor Company is the first Chinese carmaker to sell its products in the UK, starting this month. The company's vehicles - assembled at its new European …
Chery lines up two concepts for Beijing – the next Tiggo?
Auto China 2012 happens in Beijing later this month, and Chery is lining up some concepts for the show. The slinky crossover you see here is called the TX, and it's said …
Ferrari celebrates 20 years in China with limited-run 458
It has been 20 years since the first Ferrari, a 348 TS, was ordered in Beijing. And to celebrate the milestone, Ferrari will, in a few weeks time, inaugurate its first ever …
Bufori to showcase YTL’s Geneva in China, also plans to open showrooms in Beijing, Chengdu and Shenzhen
China, which is flush with new money and extravagant tastes, is fertile ground for Bufori, which makes unique bespoke machines like no other - and that's where the Malaysian-based carmaker is heading. …
Long wheelbase BMW 3-Series – made in China for China
As expected, BMW is giving China a long wheelbase version of the F30 3-Series. To debut at the upcoming Beijing show, the "Li" variants of the F30 will be made at the …
Fiat Viaggio sedan for China – a rebadged Dodge Dart
Fiat is taking another stab at the automotive gold mine that is China. The Italian company will debut a new compact sedan at the Beijing Auto Show next month and will start …
Jaguar Land Rover and Chery seal US$2.8 bil joint venture deal to build and sell vehicles in China
Jaguar Land Rover is looking to make serious inroads in China, with the intent signaled by the finalisation of a joint venture agreement with Chery Automobile to manufacture and sell vehicles in …
NBA’s Jeremy Lin set to be the face of Volvo in China
Linsanity is sweeping across China, and Volvo wants to ride the wave. You don't have to be a basketball fan to know that it refers to Jeremy Lin, the New York Knicks …
