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ZAP took 51% of Jonway Auto’s stock

Thu, 02/03/2011 - 09:24 — Michał Hadyś

The American automotive company, ZAP, recently completed its purchase of Zhejiang’s Jonway Auto. The merger was announced by ZAP’s CEO Steve Schneider at the Chengdu Auto Forum in late 2010 and is the first instance of a Chinese automotive company being majority owned by an American company. Although Jonway is a small company, they are prepared for the big time – they have achieved ISO 9000 certification and have over 3.6 million square feet of factory space.

Jonway to build electric SUVs with U.S. e-car maker

Fri, 01/22/2010 - 20:28 — Michał Hadyś

Chinese automaker Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. Ltd. and U.S. electric car maker Zap have agreed to jointly produce electric SUVs, cars and other electric vehicles in China for domestic and global markets, media reported yesterday. The partnership with Jonway is part of Zap's multi-phase business plan to target the booming electric vehicle market in China. Jonway is selected as a local partner as the company has produced one of the first vehicles in China to meet international quality standards.

Which is which – fast Auto Bild’s quiz

Wed, 06/17/2009 - 06:30 — Joanna Kujawska

Journalists from German Auto Bild have compared two SUV models – Chinese copy Jonway UFO with five years old Toyota RAV4. At first sight cars look nearly the same and only the biggest fans of Japanese brand are able to point the original. Except of fast quiz for portal’s readers, specialists have pointed relevant blemishes of controversial model from China.

Chinese copy of Yaris Verso certificated in Europe!

Sat, 11/29/2008 - 11:19 — Joanna Kujawska

In September the court of appeal in Turin hold the previous judgment of the lower tribunal, which prohibits the sale of Fiat Panda (Peri) in Europe. Europe was pleased to know, that Chinese cars’ copies will not be a market danger. Japanese carmakers are in even worse situation, because they have not reserved patent rights in Europe.

China Automobile Polska – the next "bridgehead" of European project: China Automobile

Tue, 11/18/2008 - 09:37 — Joanna Kujawska

Poland is the next development’s stage of European project – CHINA AUTOMOBILE, which is covering Europe very fast. The polish department will be running under the China Automobile Polska Sp. z o.o name. Similarly to other countries, Shuanghuan CEO will be the first model going to be sold. It is the first Chinese off-road car with European official certification.

Chinese RAV4 to be sold for 53,750 PLN in Germany

Tue, 06/10/2008 - 19:20 — Joanna Kujawska

China Automobile Company has started the sale of controversies Shuanghuan CEO and Zhejiang Jonway UFO models in Germany. As Automobilwoche announced, currently there are around 80 sale’s points on the German market, and next models will be presented at the Paris motor show. Among them there will be likely Gonow’s SUV and pickup, as well as utility vehicle, being a competitor for Fiat Ducato.

Chinese car makers at the AMI Leipzig 2008 motor show

Sat, 04/12/2008 - 23:58 — Joanna Kujawska

At the Leipzig motor show, two local importers - HSO Motors Europe and China Automobile Deutschland presented Chinese models. First of them – as an official Brilliance’s importer in Europe – showed three the most popular producer’s models: BS4, BS6 and BC3 coupe. The second company presented three models of different car makers: Shuanghuan CEO, Zhejiang Jonway UFO and Gonow SUV.

Chinese cars’ prices higher by 150% in Germany

Wed, 04/02/2008 - 21:47 — Joanna Kujawska

China Automobile Deutschland plans to enlarge Chinese cars’ offer, introducing three new models, one of which will be Landmark SUV made by Zhongxing Automobile (ZX Auto). The car will cost 27,000 EUR. To compare – the basis version of the car in China costs 119,800 yuan, which equals 10,900 EUR. In fact, the price is nearly 150% higher. It is worth to accent, that it is possible to order Landmark in Poland with the price of 80,000 PLN.

Włosi stworzyli SUV'a z dwóch "chińskich RAV4"

Mon, 11/19/2007 - 21:07 — Michał Hadyś

Włoska spółka DR Automobiles Groupe rozpoczęła montaż modelu DR5, bazującego na podzespołach chińskiego Chery Tiggo 3. Produkcja odbywa się w południowych Włoszech w miejscowości Marchia d’Isernia, a plany na 2008 rok zakładają montaż 12 000 egzemplarzy. W przyszłym roku do oferty ma do niego dołączyć trzydrzwiowy wariant DR3, który wykorzystywać będzie komponenty modelu UFO, wytwarzanego przez chińską firmę Zhejiang Jonway.

Chińskie UFO będzie wytwarzane przez Bertone?

Mon, 10/22/2007 - 15:06 — Michał Hadyś

Włoska spółka DR Automobiles Groupe, chce zlecić Bertone montaż modelu o nazwie DR3, bazującego na chińskim modelu UFO. Dodanie kolejnego auta pozwoli na zwiększenie produkcji we włoskich zakładach z 7 do 12 tys. sztuk i oddali proces bankructwa producenta karoserii. Obecnie upadająca firma ma możliwość produkowania 70 000 sztuk pojazdów rocznie, ale 30 000 sztuk to minimalny próg rentowności. Bertone podaje, że przez ostatnie 3 lata straciła ponad 37 mln euro.

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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