China Automobile

Chinese cars rotting in Rotterdam

Wed, 03/30/2011 - 18:34 — Michał Hadyś

What happens to cars that were Made in China then sold to a European distributor, only for the EU distributor to be banned from selling them? They sit in Rotterdam Port rotting. The below pictures were forwarded to China Car Times several days ago by an insider who was able to visit Rotterdam Port, one of the largest deep sea ports in the world for car import and exports. It seems that the CEO SUV’s have been sitting out in the cold European sea air for several years.

China Automobile Deutschland is to bankrupt

Fri, 07/17/2009 - 13:35 — Joanna Kujawska

China Automobile Deutschland (CAD) is to bankrupt – according to German auto-reporter.net. The phone in the company is off, and the official website disappeared. Tatiana Podkatilow, ex marketing chief admits, that low demand was one of the most important reason of such decision. Though, that there are still some cars left, tribunal in Munich affirmed bankruptcy of CAD.

China Automobile France Launches KIFF

Tue, 06/09/2009 - 10:25 — Joanna Kujawska

KIFF the first quadricycle from China Automobile France represents the modern recreational vehicle two seats. Like any buggy, it has a motor mounted in rear, rear wheel drive, a cockpit full of sports instruments and a top (serial part of the second version) to cover it. Its architecture allows to enjoy a comfortable drive.

German importer has to destroy BMW X5 copies

Thu, 05/14/2009 - 19:18 — Joanna Kujawska

Second court tribunal hold the judgment announced in Munich, which pronounced in June last year the prohibition of selling Shuanghuan CEO in Germany. China Automobile Deutschland (CAD) company, being an official importer of the car, is obliged to pay penalty and destroy imported cars. CED representatives accented earlier, that the first judgment was one-sided, because it was taken in the city, where BMW comes from.

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.

Chery QQ6 as Dragon Jaggi to cost 6,999 EUR in Germany

Thu, 11/13/2008 - 22:23 — Joanna Kujawska

German China Automobile Deutschland company has published an information about new range of models being produced by Chery Automobile. Cars are going to be offered in Europe under Dragon brand. Announced before Chery QQ6 (Jaggi) has joined following models: Chery A1 (known as City in Europe), V5 (Liner) and Tiggo (Grand Ufo). Thanks to basic price of 6,999 EUR, Chery QQ6 has chance to be the cheapest car in Europe. It will be offered with 1.3L 16V (83 hp and 114 Nm) engine, with Euro4 standard.

Chery in European network of China Automobile

Mon, 10/27/2008 - 22:52 — Joanna Kujawska

China Automobile company, which is responsible for importing Chinese models Shuanghuan CEO (BMW X5 copy) and Jonway Ufo (Toyota RAV4 copy) to Europe, develops its offer by including three Chery Automobile models. Chery built the first prototype of the car in 1999, and 2 years later the mass production started. Last year the company sold over 380,000 cars.

Shuanghuan CEO to be sold in Czech Republic and France

Tue, 09/30/2008 - 20:47 — Joanna Kujawska

Czech media announced, that the sale of controversial Shuanghuan CEO will start in October. The model will be the first Chinese car, officially offered in Czech Republic. In the same time, German China Automobile Company affirmed the information, that its French division – China Automobile France – will start CEO’s sale in spring 2009.

Chinese mini Jeep in offer of China Automobile France

Mon, 09/15/2008 - 20:21 — Joanna Kujawska

China Automotive France is likely to introduce on market a new model called Kiff. The car is made by a Chinese company AMW Motor Works, and has sold as ‘JP 800’ on the local market. The name this car is not accidental, because its equipped with 3-cylinder, 0,8l (52hp) engine from Chery. The vehicle is similar to a concept car Jeep Hurricane, and will cost less than 10,000 EUR.

Gonow to enter German market

Sun, 09/07/2008 - 21:46 — Joanna Kujawska

According to Auto Bild, the Chinese Gonow brand to enter to German market in September. The local company China Automobile Deutschland will responsible for distribution. The first offer will include the model SUV GX6, which was presented in Leipzig. Prices of a five meters vehicle with Mitsubishi’s engine fit in between 20,000 EUR and 25,000 EUR. By the end of Semptember, an offer will be completed by new pickup.

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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