Not exactly. But as the mini van is built by Brilliance, a Chinese partner of the German carmaker, the adoption of a double-kidney grille can be deemed as sharing of an important family trait. The upcoming low-cost van, called Jinbei Haixing X30, comes from a subsidiary of Brilliance Auto that is based in Chongqing and … Read more
BMW-Brilliance Launched New Auto Brand “Zinoro”
April 13th, 2013 | Posted in BMW | Brilliance | Electric Car | MarketingAs its tenth anniversary approached, the joint venture of BMW and Brilliance (BBA) unveiled the Zinoro brand and renewed its commitment to the Chinese market. The first Zinoro model, said to be a pure-electric vehicle, will be produced at BBA’s plant in the Tiexi district of Shenyang and make its debut at the 2013 Guangzhou … Read more
BMW-Brilliance to Launch X1-based “Zhinuo” Hybrid Car
March 8th, 2013 | Posted in BMW | Brilliance | Electric Car | New CarsThe joint venture of BWM and Brilliance has trademarked the Chinese name "Zhinuo" for its upcoming, China-only models, reveals a document from the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. The first model in the Zhinuo lineup is believed to be a hybrid version of the BMW X1 compact SUV. According to the exposed document, the … Read more
While other native automakers strive to go upscale, Brilliance has in recent years focused on developing smaller and cheaper models, extending the Zhonghua line downward to include the FRV, FSV, and H230. And this week its new entry-level car was spied, a supermini that is to compete with Chery QQ, Geely Panda, BYD F0, and … Read more
A large fire broke out Monday evening in the paint shop of BMW-Brilliance’s plant in Tiexi, Shenyang, causing damage to newly installed equipment. The flame lasted nearly three hours before being distinguished by more than 100 fire crews. No injuries have so far been reported. 32 fire trucks were sent to the scene. In a … Read more
Official Pictures of Long-wheelbase BMW 3 Series
April 5th, 2012 | Posted in BMW | Brilliance | New CarsThe sixth generation BMW 3 series, debuted last October in Munich, is coming to China in both standard and long-wheelbase versions. They will appear at 2012 Auto China in Beijing later this month, and arrive in showrooms towards the end of the year. Spy shots of the long-wheelbase version, built specially for the Chinese market, … Read more
Chinese-Made BMW X1 Goes on Sale for 282,000-498,000 Yuan
March 4th, 2012 | Posted in BMW | Brilliance | New CarsOn March 3, BMW-Brilliance launched in Guangzhou the X1 SAV (sports activity vehicle), which comes in six 2.0L versions priced between 282,000 Yuan and 498,000 Yuan. The X1, assembled in BMW-Brilliance’s new factory in Shenyang, is the third BMW model produced in China, after the 3 and 5 series (including the hybrid 5). More than … Read more
Brilliance Auto Releases All-New Midsize Sedan: Zhonghua H530
August 29th, 2011 | Posted in Brilliance | New CarsOn Monday evening, Brilliance Auto unveiled the pricing and configuration options of the Zhonghua H530 midsize sedan (previously called Zhonghua 530 or Brilliance A4) at Beijing’s Water Cube. The nine versions, with a 1.6L or turbo 1.5L engine, are priced between 79,800 Yuan (for the 1.6 MT Standard) and 125,800 Yuan (for the 1.5T AT … Read more
Jinbei S30 Compact SUV from Brilliance: Auto Shanghai in Pictures
April 22nd, 2011 | Posted in Auto Shows | Brilliance | New CarsThe only SUV Brilliance Auto brings to the show, Jinbei S30 makes its debut and readies for release in this summer. Benefiting from Jinbei’s experience in building low-cost MPVs and mini buses, the compact crossover SUV is expected to be priced competitively around 70,000 Yuan. While some describes it as Brilliance’s first attempt to break … Read more
Zhonghua 530, Brilliance’s New Compact Sedan: Auto Shanghai in Pictures
April 21st, 2011 | Posted in Auto Shows | Brilliance | New CarsWe reported in February that Brilliance was preparing to launch a new compact, the A4, to replace the M2 sedan (Junjie, BS4), and that this upcoming A4 was based on the same A-class car platform as the M2 FRV (the M2 sedan comes from a different, B-class car platform). All this holds true as the … Read more
"Foton Auman GTL heavy-duty truck digital factory" became operational in Beijing on April 9, doubling the production capacity of Auman mid- and heavy-duty trucks to 200,000 units a year. Foton has been building Auman trucks in Huairou, Beijing, since 2002, which include the heavy-duty 9 series, mid- and heavy-duty 6 and 5 series, and mid-duty … Read more
In its official website in English, Brilliance Auto, a BMW partner, ascribes "BMVV quality control process" to its own cars. And we think it means this seriously. The upcoming all-new Brilliance A4, likely to replace the M2 sedan (BS4), turns out to be a good mimic of the BMW 5 series. (part of a screen … Read more
Jinbei CDV: A Brilliant Imitator of Nissan NV200?
March 5th, 2011 | Posted in Brilliance | New Cars | NissanLeaked photos circulating online in the past two days apparently show Brilliance Auto has built a Jinbei compact MPV by replicating the Nissan N200 CDV (car derived van). (above: “Jinbei CDV;” below: Nissan NV200 ) Nothing has been reported before on this mysterious Jinbei CDV. It is certainly not on the official list of Brilliance’s … Read more
Brilliance China Returns to Profit on Strong BMW Sales
February 16th, 2011 | Posted in BMW | Brilliance | SalesHong Kong-listed Brilliance China (01114.HK), maker of Brilliance, Jinbei, and BMW vehicles, announced on Tuesday that it made a profit of 510 million Yuan last year, turning from a loss of 1.64 billion Yuan in 2009. In last November, Brilliance China sold its Brilliance-sedan division (or "Zhonghua" sedan), the main source of its heavy losses, … Read more
BMW 5 Gets Even Longer in China: Brilliance-BMW Releases All-New 2011 5 Series
August 5th, 2010 | Posted in BMW | Brilliance | New CarsDeveloped jointly by BMW and its Chinese partner Brilliance, the Chinese version of the six generation BMW 5 series was released in Shanghai today. To further please China’s new rich and corrupt officials, the new 5 series becomes even longer. The wheelbase is stretched to 3108mm, 90mm more than that of the retiring long 5 … Read more
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