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BYD S6DM - the advanced copy of Lexus RX

Chinese automaker BYD brought out the plug-in hybrid S6DM at the North American International Auto Show this week. The automaker says the vehicle "is the world's first independent 4WD dual-mode electric SUV," a title Lexus would surely argue belongs to their RX hybrid. Nevertheless, the BYD model uses a small electric 14-horsepower (10-kW) motor connected to the front wheels, and a 102-hp (75-kW) motor sending power to the rear. The motors work with a range-extending 2.0-liter petrol engine.

Chery Auto to road test three electric models in U.S.

Chery Auto will start road-testing three of its electric models in North America in three months, aided by Cerberus Capital Management LP, the $21 billion New York-based buyout firm, the China Youth Daily reported Thursday, citing Yuan Tao, general manger of Chery New Energy Automobile Technology Co., Ltd..

BYD to display e6, F3DM in Detroit next month

China's BYD Auto has received a lot of recognition for vehicles they have been working on. Many are eagerly awaiting the companies offerings expected to arrive in the U.S. next year. The company has promised low prices, long ranges, and other innovative technology. The wait may be coming to an end as the automaker will display two of its vehicles at the NAIAS in Detroit in January.

Coda Automotive to sell China-made electric cars in U.S.

Coda Automotive, an all-new private company in the U.S., said on Wednesday that it would begin to sell a China made "Coda Sedan" in the California market by autumn 2010 for around $45,000, according to media reports. The so called "Coda Sedan" was unveiled at a low-key media event in Southern California on Wednesday.

Governor lobbies to bring BYD hybrid car to Oregon

]At BYD Auto Co., China's fast-growing automotive star, a plug-in electric hybrid sedan is just weeks from meeting millions of Chinese consumers. The F3DM, which runs up to 80 miles on a single charge and packs a 7-gallon tank, will probably launch in the United States by 2010.

Chinese Smarts for golf communities in USA

The American company Solus International Corp. (Seattle) has started the import of Zhejiang Kangdi Vehicles’ cars. The Zhejiang Kangdi Vehicles company is a manufacturer of golf carts all-terrain vehicles. Although, the vehicles are not legal for highway driving, the importer believes, that the is free space on the market for this type of cars, which can be easily use on suburban streets, college campuses, golf courses.

BYD Auto will produce in Portland?

Chinese carmaker BYD Auto is being invited by Portland officials to select Portland as its distribution center or even produce some of its hybrid or all-electric cars here. Representatives from the biggest city in Oregon state are spoting to chance, how to give a fast development of ecological car, mainly electrics and hybrids, which are produced by Chinese carmaker.

Geely will be another company in Mexico

Gelly Automobile announced it’s plan to build a new faktory in Mexico, to supply both South and North American markets. Chinese company will invest up to $270 million to build a factory in León, the capital of Guanajuato state in central Mexico. Geely believes Mexico will provide a stepping-stone to achieve its ultimate ambition: conquering the U.S. market.

Nanjing MG resigns from USA

According to the latest information, Nanjing MG does not plan entering the American market in the nearest time. In the same time, the previous attempts connected with assembling the TF roadster from knitting subassemblies in Oklahoma has gone under. One of the reason is outdated product, because the model appeared on the market 13 years ago and since that time it has not been modified.

Geely to enter American market

Chinese car maker Geely Automobile Holdings plans to enter American markets. The frist step in this direction will be a $500 million car assembly plant in Mexico. Its parent, Geely Holding Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding with a Mexican company to build an industrial park. In its area, there will be also a car plant, which is expected to manufacture 300,000 vehicles a year. Service points will be situated all of North, South and Central America.

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