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Beijing Auto acquires Swedish transmission plant

Wed, 03/02/2011 - 18:08 — Michał Hadyś

Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co (BAIC) has acquired a WEIGL transmission plant in Sweden for 31 million euros (281 million yuan). The factory will enable BAIC to produce large-torque transmissions for its own brand cars, the state-owned Chinese automaker said in a statement – according to Auto News China.

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BAIC's first own-brand sedan may come to market this year

Mon, 02/14/2011 - 06:44 — Michał Hadyś

Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC), best known for its partnerships with Hyundai and Daimler, will be looking to enter the own brand market later this year. First among its self-produced passenger cars, the code-named BC301 sedan is predicted to hit the markets soon after being showcased at this year's Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (April 21-April 28), reported auto.sina.com.cn

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New/old Cherokee for $11,800

Mon, 01/17/2011 - 22:25 — Michał Hadyś

The Jeep Cherokee was the first foreign car to go into production in China in 1984 after New China’s founding in 1949, and it seems to have struck a chord with Chinese consumers. The Cherokee is a timeless classic, it seems AMC hit the design note on the head the first time around and thus the Cherokee had only a few updates over the past two and a half decades of production, for 2011 the Cherokee has finally become part of Beijing Auto’s self developed line up where it will be known as the S12.

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GM will sell Saab production lines to Beijing Auto?

Wed, 12/09/2009 - 18:10 — Michał Hadyś

Saab, the Swedish car manufacturer owned by General Motors (GM), is understood to have sold two unused production lines to Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp (BAIC). The deal with BAIC involves Saab selling the production tools to make 9-5 and 9-3 models, which it no longer produces. BAIC, which lacks its own brand name, would manufacture similar cars in China, probably under a different name.

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BAIC unveils first E-car, launches green-car plant

Wed, 11/18/2009 - 22:14 — Michał Hadyś

Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp (BAIC) has unveiled its first self-developed electric car while launching a new-energy auto company, joining domestic rivals to tap potential demand for clean energy vehicles, Reuters reported. The model, known as BE701, is capable of going as far as 200 kilometer per hour when fully charged, with a maximum speed of 160 km/h, Beijing Auto said in a statement on Saturday at the launching ceremony. The carmaker didn't say when to start mass production of BE701.

Beijing Auto looks to build production facility in Lithuania

Fri, 08/28/2009 - 19:02 — Michał Hadyś

Chinese carmaker Beijing Automotive (BAIC) is mulling on the possibility of building a production facility in Lithuania as it looks to secure a base with access to the European market. According to a report by Baltic Business Daily, the company is looking to establish the factory alongside a distribution and logistics centre as it seeks to expand its presence in China and world auto market.

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Beijing Auto to launch six new models

Wed, 03/25/2009 - 23:31 — Joanna Kujawska

Beijing Auto has planned for several own-brand models to be launched in each of the coming years. The carmaker will manage to release two sedan models codenamed BC701 and BC801, two SUV models codenamed B40 and B51, and two hybrid new-energy models in 2010. Most of them will be clean new-energy vehicles.

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BAW Knight SUV – Chinese Cherokee already in Poland

Sun, 02/24/2008 - 18:51 — Joanna Kujawska

In Polish offer of China Motors a new model has just appear. It is the BAW Knight SUV. The car is produced on the Jeep license, and this model based on Cherokee (XJ) being produced since 2001. An exterior and interior design reminds the legendary Jeep. It is possible to buy completely equipped car with all available options (such as DVD or camera making the parking easier) for nearly 88,000 PLN.

Chińscy producenci dążą do niezależności

Fri, 07/27/2007 - 19:29 — Michał Hadyś

Chińscy producenci powiązani z zagranicznymi koncernami coraz częściej przymierzają się do eksportu, ale produkując samochody w spółkach joint-venture, mają umowne ograniczenia dotyczące sprzedaży poza granicami Chin. Jednak lokalni wytwórcy są coraz lepiej przygotowani do samodzielnego wykorzystania doświadczenia uzyskanego od swoich zagranicznych parterów. Wiele z nich rozpoczęło prace rozwojowe nad własnymi modelami, które mają im pomóc w zdobyciu innych rynków.

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Beijing Auto poszukuje nowych dostawców

Sat, 03/03/2007 - 21:02 — Michał Hadyś

Aby mieć pewność, że części od dostawców są najwyższej jakości, Beijing Automotive Industry Holding chce stworzyć więcej umów partnerskich z zagranicznymi firmami. Chiński holding ma już podpisane umowy z takimi potentatami rynku jak jak Johnson Controls, Tenneco, Visteon oraz Delhi. Nowi partnerzy będą się zajmować głównie dostarczeniem linii produkcyjnych, ale także będą szukały zewnętrznych odbiorców w celach eksportowych.

Historical result of Great Wall Motors at Dakar 2012

Mon, 01/16/2012 - 17:29 — Michał Hadyś

On January 16, Beijing Time, 2012 Dakar Rally lasting for two weeks came to an end in Lima, Capital of Peru. In the vehicle group, all Chinese racing teams completed the race; among them, Haval Racing Team for Dakar Rally not only ranked in top ten of the race for the first time together with famous racing teams including BMW and Hummer, but also created the best record of Chinese racing teams participating in the rally.

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Another Chinese models with European homologation

Tue, 01/10/2012 - 20:30 — Michał Hadyś

Recently Great Wall Motors built Voleex C30 and Voleex C20R have been approved by EU with WVTA. Following Florid, Coolbear, Haval, and Wingle, the complete series of Voleex saloon cars of Great Wall Motors have got this certification. This certification lasted for 1 year, and the certification organization of VCA in UK is responsible for the certification process which is considerably complicated and strict. Totally 48 testing items are involved in EU Certification, of which 13 are relating to active safety, 13 for passive safety, 8 for environmental protection. Fairly high standards have been set for the vehicles in regard to emission level, safety performance and environmental protection.

Bulgarian Great Wall Motor’s plant starts in February next year

Wed, 12/07/2011 - 22:24 — Michał Hadyś

Great Wall Motor Co., China's largest SUV maker, expects its joint venture assembly plant in Bulgaria to start producing vehicles in February - according to autonewschina.com. The factory, in the northern Bulgarian town of Lovech, is a joint venture between Great Wall and Bulgaria's Litex Motors Co. Chinese tycoon plans to set up a technology center in Europe to develop vehicles that comply with the European safety standards - autonewschina.com said.

The first Voleex C10 made in Bulgaria

Wed, 11/16/2011 - 17:49 — Michał Hadyś

After sixteen years Bulgaria is back on the car manufacturing map of Europe. The first Great Wall Motor Voleex C10 rolled off the assembly line in Lovech. Litex Motors, which is a local partner of Chinese tycoon, has began testing a new assembly line and starts first attempts synchronization of montage. Litex ensures that enters one of the most modern cars’ production management system, which will lead to high quality of products produced in this factory.

Geely bought Volvo designer

Wed, 11/02/2011 - 19:58 — Michał Hadyś

Volvo Car Corp. styling chief Peter Horbury is moving to the Swedish automaker's sister brand, Geely Group, as senior vice president of design - we can read in service autonewschina.com. He began his career with the Swedish automaker in 1991 as head of design, helping to create new models such as the XC90 crossover before he moved in 2002 to Ford's Premier Automotive Group. There, he oversaw design at Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo - autonewschina.com said.

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