Chery unveils new Chery S18 electric car
Chinese auto manufacturer Chery claims the new Chery S18 (it's not wrong for you to see a resemblance to the Suzuki Splash) to be Chery's first self-developed electric car, capable of hitting …
Proton-SAIC talks for Roewe 750-based Perdana?
The deal once again is for the Rover 75 platform (now the Roewe 750) to be used by Proton as a new Perdana replacement car, and in return Proton will allow SAIC …
Chana Era CV6 launched in Malaysia based on the ChangAn BenBen
This is the other car launched by Changan Berjaya Auto on Monday, the Chana Era CV6. It's essentially the same 5-door hatchback we saw in Putrajaya in March 2008. It's pretty much …
Chana Era CM8: Malaysia’s cheapest MPV
2009 is the year of the MPV. The big two are the Proton MPV and the Perodua MPV that's set to launch at different times this year, but before any of them …
Hyundai Sonata NFC “Ling Xiang”: redesigned Sonata NF for the Chinese market
Hyundai, or rather BeiJing Hyundai has created this new look for the Sonata based on Chinese tastes and preferences, which seems right now to be in tune to a wackier version of …
BMW loses X5 rip-off copyright case against Shuanghuan CEO in Italy
It doesn't take a genius to know that Shuanghuan Automobile ripped off the design of BMW's X3 (tail lamps) and first generation X5 SUVs when it styled the Shuanghuan CEO. Even the …
Volvo unveils long wheelbase Volvo S80L for China
The S80L is essentially a long wheelbase version of the Volvo S80. It is a full 140mm longer than a standard S80, with all the extra length dedicated to increasing rear legroom.
Ford in talks with SAIC and Changan to sell Volvo?
Ford is looking to dump its premium brand Volvo, known for its safety, and is currently said to be in talks with two Chinese car manufacturers - Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) …
VIDEO: Chevrolet Captiva tows a tow truck
This video shows a Chinese woman (supposedly in Shanghai) arguing with a tow truck driver, who appears to want to tow her Chevrolet Captiva away for illegally parking or some kind of …
Lifan signs up for the 6-speed Antonov TX6
Antonov has secured its first customer for its new Antonov TX6 6-speed automatic transmission: Chinese automaker Lifan Motors.
Li Nian Roadster concept at Guangzhou 2008
This drop top roadster was exhibited by Guangzhou Honda at the 2008 Guangzhou Motor Show, perhaps their idea of a next generation Honda S2000. Apparently it's a pure design exercise for the …
2009 Honda City launched in China with 1.8L engine
The Honda City has been unveiled in China by Guangzhou Honda at the 2008 Guangzhou Motor Show, but it will only make a showroom debut with official prices on the 12th of …
Southeast Motor V3 Lingyue: Mitsubishi distributor’s first own-brand compact car
This is Southeast Motor's very first self-developed car called the Southeast Motor V3 Lingyue, which uses the 4G15 Mitsubishi 1.5 liter MIVEC engine.
New Europestar Jingyue based on Proton Persona
Youngman Automobile's Europestar brand has just launched its second offering in the China market, the Europestar Jingyue, also called the Europestar Persona.
New extended Audi A4L for the China market
Audi claims the new Audi A4L is the first long wheelbase version of a car in its segment, with a 60mm longer wheelbase compared to the A4.
Chery sets up assembly base in Thailand
Chinese automaker Chery Automobile Co Ltd signed an agreement with Thai company Thai Chery Yarnyon last Friday to assemble SKD (semi-knocked down) packs of Chery vehicles in Thailand. An initial planned capacity …
Dongfeng Honda to develop its own Civic hatchack
Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co currently sells the Honda Civic sedan in China (as opposed to Guangzhou Honda which decided to develop a C-segment sedan from the City platform as the rights to …
Once-a-week driving ban in Beijing attempts to reduce congestion and pollution
Beijing has made a drastic move in trying to reduce pollution and congestion in the city, which reportedly has 3.4 million vehicles on the road, and still increasing! It has banned certain …
Taiwanese carmaker to launch new MPV in 2009
The new Luxgen MPV will be using the previous generation Renault Espace's platform, with Luxgen's own styling and a 2.2 liter turbocharged engine.
New Volkswagen Bora designed for the China market
The Volkswagen Bora for the Chinese Market goes on sale today, priced between 107,800 to 143,00 yuan, which translates to about between RM55,900 to RM74,570.
