The Senova ("Shenbao") D series sedan, developed by BAIC (Beijing Auto) on basis of the first-gen Saab 9-5, goes on sale today, carrying list prices of 139,800 to 215,800 Yuan. BAIC, which has made its fortune by being a partner of Hyundai and Daimler, places great hopes on the midsize to drive forward its own … Read more
BAIC Releases Senova D Series, a Descendant of Saab 9-5
May 11th, 2013 | Posted in BAIC | featured story | New CarsNot 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
FAW-Volkswagen to Release Bare-bones Jetta
May 7th, 2013 | Posted in FAW | New Cars | Volkswagen | VWThe joint venture of First Auto Works (FAW) and Volkswagen was exposed road-testing a stripped-down version of its Jetta compact (a derivative of the PQ25 platform and not the sixth-gen "Jetta" based on the PQ35), which would lower the starting price of the popular sedan to around 70,000 Yuan (US$11,400). FAW-VW Jetta, an all-time best-seller … Read more
Weichai Power’s First SUV Exposed
May 6th, 2013 | Posted in New CarsWeichai Power, one of China’s largest manufacturers of diesel engines, is on track to release its first passenger car, a mini SUV, in 2014, spy shots indicate. Called "Weili" and bearing the brand of "Yuzhou," the upcoming Weichai SUV is revealed to have a 2502mm wheelbase and an exterior style inspired by Hyundai Santa Fe. … Read more
Zhongxing to Build Its First Sedan on Changfeng Platform
May 5th, 2013 | Posted in Changfeng | GAC | New Cars | zhongxingThe Volvo lookalike showcased by GAC-Changfeng, now dissolved, four years ago re-emerged at this year’s Shanghai motor show–under the Zhongxing brand. The re-badged compact, previously called CP2 or Changfeng Acumen/Acuman, will be Zhongxing’s first foray into the sedan market, as we learned from the manufacturer of SUVs and pickup trucks. In last December, Zhongxing and … Read more
FAW-Mazda confirmed that it will start producing Atenza in Changchun later this year, as the all-new Mazda6 made its Chinese debut in Shanghai. It will join, rather than replace, the two older generations, called " Mazda6" (first-gen) and "Ruiyi" (second-gen) in the local market. Of varying sizes, the three generations of Mazda6 will compete in … Read more
Honda Concept S to Be Released as Jade in September
April 27th, 2013 | Posted in Auto Shows | Dongfeng | Honda | New CarsHonda unveiled the production version of the Concept S, which we covered last year, at the 2013 Shanghai motor show, and named it Jade. Sharing a platform with Civic, Jade will be slotted below Odyssey and Elysion in Honda’s MPV lineup in China. Release is scheduled for September this year. With a 2760mm wheelbase and … Read more
Soueast V7, a Variant of Mitsubishi Galant: Shanghai Motor Show in Pics
April 25th, 2013 | Posted in Auto Shows | Mitsubishi | New Cars | SoueastThe Chinese-built ninth-gen Galant has never reached its potential to rival Accord or Camry, with monthly sales rarely exceeding 1,000 since its first release in 2007. As its retirement is near, Soueast, a partner of Mitsubishi, is planning a new career for it. At the Shanghai auto show, it launched the V7 concept, which anticipates … Read more
Peugeot 301, Citroen C-Elysee: Shanghai Motor Show in Pics
April 24th, 2013 | Posted in Auto Shows | Citroen | Dongfeng | New Cars | Peugeot | PSAWhile languishing in Europe, Peugeot-Citroen is going full throttle in China, set to open its third vehicle plant in Wuhan in July, two months before the scheduled date. Built jointly with its Chinese partner Dongfeng, the plant will add 300,000 units to the annual production capacity of DPCA (Dongfeng-Peugeot-Citroen). 2/3 of the new capacity will … Read more
FAW’s multi-billion-Yuan project to revive the luxury brand Hongqi began to bear fruits two months ago when the first batch of H7s were delivered to the provincial government of Jilin. Later this year the H7, which targets Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, will get wider release, and the more luxurious L series will hit the … Read more
GAC Trumpchi GA3: Shanghai Motor Show in Pics
April 22nd, 2013 | Posted in Auto Shows | GAC | New CarsGuangzhou Auto (GAC) unveiled the GA3 compact in Shanghai, expanding its Trumpchi sedan line beyond the GA5. With a design inspired by the E-jet concept from last year’s Guangzhou Auto Show, GA3 is positioned as a stylish sedan with a sports car feel, employing independent suspensions in both the front and rear. Trumpchi GA3 has … Read more
VW Gran Lavida: Shanghai Motor Show in Pics
April 22nd, 2013 | Posted in Auto Shows | New Cars | SAIC | Volkswagen | VWLavida, the best-selling Volkswagen model in China in recent months, is expected to defend its leading position with the release of new variants. The nameplate aims to deliver nearly 400,000 units this year, up from 246,687 in 2012. That increase alone exceeds Shanghai-Volkswagen’s overall target of gaining about 100,000 in 2013 sales. The feat is … Read more
BYD S7 SUV: Shanghai Motor Show in Pics
April 21st, 2013 | Posted in Auto Shows | BYD | featured story | New CarsBYD launched at the show the S7, a deluxe version of the S6, hoping to extend the success of its copycat SUV. Enlarged and empowered, the new SUV, close to a midsize in dimension, will hit showrooms next year in an estimated price range of 120,000-170,000 Yuan. With a 2735mm wheelbase (compared with the 2720mm … Read more
Kia Horki Concept: Shanghai Motor Show in Pics
April 21st, 2013 | Posted in Auto Shows | Dongfeng | featured story | Kia | New CarsThe joint venture of Dongfeng-Yueda-Kia launched a new auto brand "Horki" and the first model, a liftback concept, bearing it on Saturday. Positioned below Kia, Horki aims to attract Chinese consumers in less-developed areas with a low-cost product line derived from current or past Kia models. Horki is a phonetic rendering of the brand’s Chinese … Read more
Hyundai Mistra: Shanghai Motor Show in Pics
April 21st, 2013 | Posted in Auto Shows | BAIC | Hyundai | Kia | New CarsBeijing-Hyundai named its new sedan, slotted between Sonata and Elantra, Mistra after the Greek town of Mystras. Developed specially for the Chinese market, Hyundai Mistra has a wheelbase of 2770mm, longer than we thought when it was spied earlier this year. It will have a Kia version, the upcoming K4. Called "Mingtu" in Chinese, the … Read more
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