Chinese cars

[Motor]

Not Coming Soon to a Lot Near You: Chinese Cars (http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/18/automobiles/18chinacars.html?ex=1318824000&en=a620fea68068da91&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss)
Every day in cities like this one, Chinese factories churn out waves of exports that flood markets in the United States and Europe: DVD’s, microwave ovens, furniture, washing machines, shoes and more.

So it is no surprise that as China’s industrial revolution advances, Western automakers and their workers have begun to worry seriously that an invasion of Chinese cars will begin soon.

It turns out it probably will not be so soon after all.

Despite growing anxiety that the Chinese would quickly seek to conquer yet another important industry, it now looks as if it will be at least another several years before Chinese automakers start exporting large numbers of cars they both design and make. They had intended to start selling their own brands in the United States as soon as 2007 but have pushed off their plans by a couple of years.

And now, some Chinese auto executives admit, it could be as late as 2020 before they will be ready to take on the world auto market.

That’s not to say that the Chinese will not follow in the footsteps of Japanese automakers, who first sent over chintzy cars that were roundly criticized, only to set new standards for the industry in later years.

Still, despite China’s manufacturing prowess, it is, for now, proving a lot harder than automakers here anticipated to make cars that appeal to Western tastes.

While Chinese cars are inexpensive and approaching Western levels of reliability, Chinese automakers have not yet brought their styling, safety, emissions and performance standards up to snuff, let alone their skill at marketing home-grown nameplates around the globe.

In one glaring example last year, a German automobile club tested one of 700 vehicles shipped to Europe by a tiny Chinese manufacturer of sport utilities. It came up with a result that humiliated the Chinese officials who oversee the mostly state-owned Chinese car industry: the vehicle, the Landwind New Vision, got the worst crash rating the club had ever awarded in 20 years of testing.

“Most of the Chinese companies that were preparing for exports have turned cautious, because this is a very difficult job,” said Lawrence Ang, a board member who oversees international finance at the Geely Group, a large, publicly traded Chinese automaker.

Chinese subcompact cars from manufacturers like Geely and Lifan have surprisingly ample headroom, but fall short of Western tastes in other areas. The exteriors of Chinese cars tend to have simple curves and straight lines that are easy for factories to stamp out of steel, but look starkly utilitarian by Western standards. Even names like Geely (pronounced JEE-lee) are unfamiliar.

China’s automakers also face rising wages at the same time the country’s currency is gradually appreciating, making Chinese exports more expensive abroad.

“It is a message for us,” said Jiang Lei, the executive vice chairman of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, a government agency that guides the industry. “We cannot rely on cost alone. We have to improve our technology and management level.”

Any delay, however, is welcome news to Detroit automakers, which already have been trimming thousands of workers and closing plants as they continue to lose sales to foreign rivals, especially the Japanese. The extra time to prepare for the Chinese onslaught could help American automakers protect their turf.

That could help defuse tensions arising from the growing American trade deficit with China, already running this year at an annual pace of $185 billion, and still rising.

For all the fears expressed at auto shows from Detroit to Paris in recent months, China’s auto industry does not appear to have any magic formula for making cars. Like other industries in China, this one is dominated by foreign joint ventures and subsidiaries of multinationals, which are building cars for sale in the local market first and plan to export later.

Western anxieties were sparked early this year when Geely surprised auto executives by displaying a subcompact at the Detroit auto show that it had designed by itself. Target dates for exporting — as early as next year — were buzzing around. Meanwhile, Chery Automobile, a rival of Geely, announced that it, too, was planning to export a fully Chinese-made car next year to the United States.

But now, said Mr. Ang, the Geely board member, his company has no plans to export cars to the United States until “2009, 2010 or 2011.” Meanwhile, Chery has twice pushed back its target date for exports to the United States, first from 2007 to 2008, and then again to 2009.

Other Chinese automakers are even more cautious. Shanghai Automotive Industry, First Auto Works and Dongfeng Motor — joint venture partners of multinational automakers that are taking steps to produce their own cars — have all taken go-slow approaches to exports in recent months. And they are refusing to set targets for selling to advanced countries.

Chinese automakers still have strong advantages that will help them in the long run — skilled and diligent workers like Ai Biaohui, for instance, a strapping 22-year-old at the sprawling Geely operations here in east-central China, who labor for less than $250 a month. Chinese cars often retail for a quarter or more less than models of similar size in the United States, with domestic subcompacts selling at home for $7,000.

Moreover, the government supports the industry by allocating to automakers the choicest land, near deepwater ports. The site for the Geely factory here in Ningbo, for instance, is just 600 yards from the docks.

And there are other intangibles. Geely, among the more efficient makers, not only does not have to worry about unions, it even hires drill sergeants from the People’s Liberation Army to improve discipline.

In visits across the country to car factories run solely by Chinese companies, it is apparent that most are not ready for global competition.

[LightningRod]

:worthless

[Motor]

:worthless

CLONE CARS:
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[Motor]

More pics to come.
http://www.dongfenglittleprince.com/images/EQ7081BP_04.jpg
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http://www.vv.se/filer/13544/opel_vauxhall_frontera_front_2002_liten.jpg

:violin:

[LightningRod]

Just by looking at the first set of pics, you can tell how cheap these cars are ... the sheetmetal does not look sturdy at all, and it's probably so thin too. Those compact cars must weigh as much as paperweights ... and I bet the engines barely even make 110bhp. The interior is cheaper than Kia, and I though Kia was as bad as it gets.

I feel sorry for the Chinese auto market. I don't think they'll ever be able to catch up with the rest of the world.

[Gas-n-Grease]

not only is it made outta cheap metal, the structure of the car isn't strong. as expected though... they make lots of fake stuff with poor quality.

[marc]

they're crap
on a side note - US businesses are opposing labor unions in China so they can keep making cheap **** over there.

[Burrcold]

Aside from these cars being bang on cheap replicas of current production vehicles, there is some very interesting production parts coming from China (very innovative stuff).

[Barabaika]

http://www.chinacarforums.com/forum/

[RTcorolla]

wow the black pickup looks like a 89-95 toyota pickup, just a redesign front end, then the red and silver ones has the exact from end of a 01-04 nissan frontier, how can they just copy/ replicate them? Is that illegal or buy the ideas?

[Barabaika]

Here is a brand new model of Great Wall.

http://pics.autonews.ru/img/onews/2006/10/30/143216.18391.jpg

[Gas-n-Grease]

"brand new" .... look at it! like an xA with yaris grille

[Rico6983]

geez, those are ugly as hell

[SickCelica696]

The ASL's are actually kinda nice.. thats the eclipse looking one

[Gas-n-Grease]

The ASL's are actually kinda nice.. thats the eclipse looking one
this one?
funny... it looks like a stretched ASL Garaiya (Japanese).
http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/image/821200317818.jpg
*update* just discovered Garaiya derives from a Chinese bandit who broke a lot of vases during the Ming Dynasty.

[SWPLGT05]

It really looks like someone tried to copy the new Eclipse and screwed up.

[Barabaika]

Chery M14 was designed by Pininfarina.
Pininfarina also designs Ferrari and Maserati, and Mitsubishi.

http://www.pininfarina.com/index/servizi/stile/processoStile.html

[Motor]

http://www.gwm.com.cn/
DONG FENG D120
http://www.autoblog.com/media/2006/11/305mjd28055e0008.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2006/11/dsc09545.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2006/11/dsc09552.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2006/11/dsc09548.jpg
Dadi
http://news.chinacars.com/images_test/shichebaogao/200642814691.jpg
http://news.chinacars.com/images_test/shichebaogao/200642814692.jpg
http://news.chinacars.com/images_test/shichebaogao/200642814693.jpg
Maple Marindo
http://images3.fotosik.pl/246/bf610d9bbcb52bd3.jpg
http://images3.fotosik.pl/246/db247efd4523e4e3.jpg

:nono: Nothing's sacred.

[Gas-n-Grease]

xB
xA
..i dunno, but the rear is a cheap porsche elevating wing/tiburon
corolla
clk
grand cherokee?
crv
nissan frontier
x5
cts
H1

:chuckles:

[Motor]

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[Motor]

http://www.chinacartimes.com/wp-content/img-1980797971.jpg
http://www.chinacartimes.com/wp-content/img-1980797736.jpg
http://www.chinacartimes.com/wp-content/img-1980797970.jpg
http://www.chinacartimes.com/wp-content/img-1980797542.jpg

:thumbdown

[jlitman]

I kind of like the pissed off dragon looking front end on #1 :hide:

[Blue Bomber]

Holy plagiarism, Batman! :ugh:

[qburt19]

Looks too much familiar with current Audis and BMWs. Thats what you get from a country that basically bootlegs everything from clothes to programs.

[GSBoek]

Bleh, Lexus IS with reworked front and rear. I'm starting to dislike China's inability to come up with any original ideas even more each day I see these things.

[omabramo]

they may be copied, but they are finally starting to get some better looking cars made :eek:

[Burrcold]

I really want to drive one of these cars. Just to see if they are even comparable to their Global twins.

[zuoom]

looks just like Mercs, BMWs, and Lexus current models.

[marc]

Holy plagiarism, Batman! :ugh:

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[GSBoek]

I have included the original pictures of the Lexus IS that they chopped for their "concept". They didn't even bother changing the wheels.

http://www.chinacartimes.com/wp-content/img-1980797542.jpg
:thumbdown :thumbdown :thumbdown :thumbdown

http://www.newcelica.org/photopost/data/500/isPreview_img_photo_1.jpeg http://www.newcelica.org/photopost/data/500/isPreview_img_photo_2.jpeg

[Acct4me]

I always find these funny - they don't even try to hide that they're ripping off other designs, but just make is blatently obvious.

[neological]

This thred title is wrong. The Chinese don't have concepts, they copy them.

[Speed4TheNeed]

Source?

[hapa77]

are the pictures legit? there was a thread long time ago about a certian car that looked like another manufactur but, the picture was fake. i cant rememebr the car tho .

[Motor]

Source?

It's in the image properties. http://www.chinacartimes.com

This thread title is wrong. The Chinese don't have concepts, they copy them.

Thank you, Yoda.

[Carbonized_GT]

Holy plagiarism, Batman! :ugh:

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[Barabaika]

When are Chinese going to create enhanced copies of dead Celica and CRX?

[GSBoek]

^Please, I hope never. They would just ruin the Celica's looks.

[LightningRod]

I bet you they'll have 4-bangers in 'em.

[neological]

I'll bet you they have tractor motors or a 2 stroke entry level model.

[SickCelica696]

Don't they have the ability to fully get away with this? I read somewhere that China doesn't have any copyright laws or protection, so over there you can take someone else's designs pretty much verbatim

[GSBoek]

Yep, you can't win them on copyright infringement on their hometurf. Dunno about outside of China, but I've seen a couple of Gonow vehicles here that are carbon copies of Toyotas: A Landcruiser Prado/GX470 copy (one of my neighbours) and a Hilux copy. :thumbdown:

[neological]

I read somewhere that China doesn't have any copyright laws or protection, so over there you can take someone else's designs pretty much verbatim
I'm surprised at how often I still hear this. "Somewhere" is wrong.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_property_in_the_People's_Republic_of_ China
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berne_Convention_for_the_Protection_of_Literary_an d_Artistic_Works
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rome_Convention
http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ38a.pdf

[Motor]

I'm surprised at how often I still hear this. "Somewhere" is wrong.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_property_in_the_People's_Republic_of_ China
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berne_Convention_for_the_Protection_of_Literary_an d_Artistic_Works
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rome_Convention
http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ38a.pdf
http://www.chartway.com/MediaLibrary/The%20More%20You%20Know%20LOGO.jpg

[SickCelica696]

Thank you sir, I feel enlightened.

[GSBoek]

So basically there's no support to enforce the laws, nor interest in doing so.

[Motor]

VIDEO (http://www.spiegel.de/videoplayer/0,6298,19249,00.html)

[Zero]

"Made in China" :ugh:

[GTsRasta]

Pwned. Chinese economic values now makes its way into cars...great.

[The__J__Factor]

hahaha that thing got ****ed up hard

[Ch33z]

ROFL what a great first impression.

[Gas-n-Grease]

that's the typical crash test results. I've yet to see a Chinese made car pass a crash test.

[marc]

looks like a 5-series clone

doesn't smash like a 5-series though

[homeworld1031tx]

are they selling these in europe already? seeing them come off the transport ship makes me ask.

also, i hear the european safety standards arent even as high as the american ones, i'd like to see what ratings it gets over here lol.

[Zero]

^They will never make it in the US, unless China really improves the build of their vehicles.

[pnoy]

Chinese.. what do you expect?

[The__J__Factor]

is it me or does the entire frame/chassis/everything just crumple on impact ?

So you would either be dead in one of these, or need a new car after a crash coz i wouldnt want to know the cost of repairing that sack.

On another note I heard insurance companies dont like BMW any more coz if a panel is hit/dented more then 2mm or some tiny amount in a crash the entire panel must be replaced.

[Motor]

On another note I heard insurance companies dont like BMW any more coz if a panel is hit/dented more then 2mm or some tiny amount in a crash the entire panel must be replaced.

That's true of the 6 series, I don't know about the 5.

[homeworld1031tx]

On another note I heard insurance companies dont like BMW any more coz if a panel is hit/dented more then 2mm or some tiny amount in a crash the entire panel must be replaced.

That's true of the 6 series, I don't know about the 5.

shouldn't that be a policy left up to the insurance companies? as in they would be able to decide what damage warrants replacement? or is it more of a fit and finish issue, where a 2mm deviation looks like a big deal?

[marc]

is it me or does the entire frame/chassis/everything just crumple on impact ?

So you would either be dead in one of these, or need a new car after a crash coz i wouldnt want to know the cost of repairing that sack.

On another note I heard insurance companies dont like BMW any more coz if a panel is hit/dented more then 2mm or some tiny amount in a crash the entire panel must be replaced.


I remember on my veedub if you smacked part of the front bumper the entire assembly had to be replaced - German cars are like that

[mukalicious]

full body crumple zones--- niiiice.

[GSBoek]

Wow, that looks really bad.

[FallenOne]

Hehe I sat in that car at the Geneva motor show, the quality of interior was really poor also. You could really see it was a poor quality car.

Was kinda funny actually I was walking around there and suddenly some French television network asked me and some friends if we wanted to comment on the car. Because we are Chinese. But I didn't have a lot of positive remarks, but they did air it :)

[The__J__Factor]

shouldn't that be a policy left up to the insurance companies? as in they would be able to decide what damage warrants replacement? or is it more of a fit and finish issue, where a 2mm deviation looks like a big deal?

I believe the panels become unrepairable either because of the material they are made from or the shape of the panels i cant remember, i think it was because the material they are made from.

[Speed4TheNeed]

or need a new car after a crash coz i wouldnt want to know the cost of repairing that sack.

Look at it this way, at least with the Chinese car you can buy two of 'em before you're in the hole....if you survive of course. So if you crash one, all you have to do is survive and you can buy another one...for pretty much the same price as 1 American or European car :chuckles:

[tuberider]

I give them 5 to 10 years before they perfect it. The chinese are experts at copying designs. Look at the japanese automakers, the early models were crap. My dad had the first gen corolla, went through 3 motors in 100k. Now they go 300k on one motor.

[Zero]

I give them 5 to 10 years before they perfect it. The chinese are experts at copying designs. Look at the japanese automakers, the early models were crap. My dad had the first gen corolla, went through 3 motors in 100k. Now they go 300k on one motor.

It's taken USDM cars to get this far. :chuckles:

[DNSerrano]

LOL Experts at copying designs, and making them 100 times worse. Sort of like the bootleg PSP they had a while back lol

[Speed4TheNeed]

I wouldn't call them experts, but I would definately call them copy cats.

[Motor]

Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation debut's the Roewe 550
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/roewe550_official.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/roewe550_official-(1).jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/roewe550_official-(2).jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/roewe550_official-(3).jpg

Hey, I've seen that interior somewhere...

[Motor]

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/geelyce_ab_render2.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/geelyce_live_.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/geelyce_live_-(1).jpg

the front end doesn't look half bad.

[Dasher17]

I can't wait for the "Made In China" vinyls.

[Motor]

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/04_beijinggeelygt.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/02_beijinggeelygt.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/03_beijinggeelygt.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/21_beijinggeelygt.jpg

nice sleek profile combined with horrible execution. bravo.

[Motor]

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/06_brillianceb4wagonbeijing.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/00_brillianceb4wagonbeijing.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/01_brillianceb4wagonbeijing.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/03_brillianceb4wagonbeijing.jpg

the toyota emblem is a nice touch.

[Motor]

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/tx4_notrod-(3).jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/tx4_notrod-(6).jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/tx4_notrod-(2).jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/tx4_notrod.jpg

*speechless*

[Motor]

JAC A108 and A107 Unveiled at Auto China (http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080421.010/jac-a108-and-a107-unveiled-at-auto-china)
Euro-style is not just the envy of North America, Chinese car makers wants it just as badly and Anhui has called in the help of renowned design studio Pininfarina to achieve just that. Pininfarina is of course best known for its designs for Ferrari (599 GTB), Maserati (GranTurismo S) and other established marques.

Anhui and Pinifarina have been working on this project since 2005 and they are now ready for its unveiling. The 3-box saloon (A108) and 2-box hatchback (A107) are ready to go into production. The two cars share the same front end design for instant recognition, with the headlights embracing the grille for a sporty, elegant look.

The rear of the two cars on the other hand are purposely different, to give most cars their own appeal. The 3-box saloon is aiming to compete with the more up-scale saloon with the clean design. The 2-box hatchback will enter the sportier hatch segment and has been styled accordingly. Surely opinions will differ, but in our eyes the two cars could do well in and outside China.

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[Gas-n-Grease]

wow, they've improved their exterior design quite a bit, still though..... I'm still stigmatized by their extremely poor crash tests in the past.

[nyoneway]

They're still not to American standards, but like the previous poster said, they've improved quite a bit compared to yester-years. At this rate, I think they'll become competitive with American makers in the next decade just like the Japanese and Koreans that went through the same maturing process.

[Soo__Fuego]

im actually impressed

[The__J__Factor]

JAC A108 and A107 Unveiled at Auto China

Pinifarina should be shot for helping design this disgustingly bland pos.

Anhui and Pinifarina have been working on this project since 2005 and they are now ready for its unveiling. The 3-box saloon (A108) and 2-box hatchback (A107) are ready to go into production. The two cars share the same front end design for instant recognition, with the headlights embracing the grille for a sporty, elegant look.

WTF is sporty or elegant about a box, and taking them 3 years to work on that design and now say they are proud of it is bull****. That thing couldnt compete with any of the hatches out today, hell it couldnt compete with the ****test hatches 3 years ago.

Nice way to fail at life china and bring down Pinifarina with you.

[hapa77]

i like the exhaust on the GT concept

[marc]

well of course its not hideous - they hired Pininfarina to design it.

[Motor]

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/01_beijing700r.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/00_beijing700r.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/02_beijing700r.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/03_beijing700r.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/08_beijing700r.jpg

striking.

[atrac7GTS]

awww man did i just see a wannabe oriental version of the PT Cruiser in one of those pics....? :puke:

on the other hand, two of those posted reminded me of the veyron's styling...i doubt we'll super cars from china for awhile though....i'd think they'd focus on the basic daily driver aspect first

[Beast]

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[Motor]

Guangzhou Coupe-Cabrio Concept
http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/odds_and_ends/2008/4/3/ghangzou_cc_main01.jpg

nice video.

[Motor]

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/0320/geely.panda.1.500.jpg
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/0320/geely.panda.2.500.jpg

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What a waste of natural resources.

[Kangaruu]

^^Hahahah

[marc]

to be honest, last time I was there people were still on bikes and motorized trikes. VWs were the most common car and the Audi was the aspirational car to own.

times must be a changing rapidly.

[Boosted2.0]

to be honest, last time I was there people were still on bikes and motorized trikes. VWs were the most common car and the Audi was the aspirational car to own.

times must be a changing rapidly.

DUH. Why did you think Gas was on its way to $4 / gallon. SOMEONE has to be making the money off all the made in china crap we all consume. And once you make that money, whats better to spend it on than a micro car that looks eerily like a Panda.

On a side note these are the best looking cars I've seen from China yet.

[marc]

That Panda DOES look eerily like a panda.

[willshatattack]

the panda makes me giggle like a school girl

[CEGONAX-MAN]

Chinese car designer's are cool people.

[Motor]

Roewe N1 concept
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/img_8711.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/img_8702.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/img_8705.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/img_8724.jpg

[Motor]

Geely GT Concept
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/03/05_geely-gt2-2.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/03/01_geely-gt2-4.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/03/07_geely-gt2-1.jpg

[Motor]

Jonway UFO

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A waste of natural resources.

[GSBoek]

X2

Oh and most of them use thinner gauge, lower strength steel for their. One of my neighbours used to have a Gonow copy of a Landcruiser Prado/Lexus GX470. After about two months of use the body panels started to morf in shape and pop out like inflated baloons. :chuckles:

[Zero]

^That's an older model Rav4!

[GSBoek]

I wonder if that is really an older Mitsubishi engine in there, or just a copy of a Mitsubishi engine cover. :chuckles:

[Motor]

Great Wall electric car
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv182/LotusEnthusiast/East2.jpg
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv182/LotusEnthusiast/East3.jpg

Chang'an SUV concept
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv182/LotusEnthusiast/Chang4.jpg
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv182/LotusEnthusiast/Chang2.jpg
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv182/LotusEnthusiast/Chang3.jpg

Brilliance EV
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv182/LotusEnthusiast/Brill1.jpg
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv182/LotusEnthusiast/Brill3.jpg
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv182/LotusEnthusiast/Brill2.jpg

Great Wall H3 SUV
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv182/LotusEnthusiast/H33.jpg
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv182/LotusEnthusiast/H34.jpg

Hover H7 concept
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv182/LotusEnthusiast/H71.jpg
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv182/LotusEnthusiast/H72.jpg

Brilliance FSV Sedan
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv182/LotusEnthusiast/FRV1.jpg
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv182/LotusEnthusiast/FRV6.jpg
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv182/LotusEnthusiast/FRV5.jpg

What crap.

[Motor]

Geely Emgrand EX825
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_0034.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_0032.jpg

Dongfeng Fengsheng Tai concept
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_8565.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_8553.jpg

Rely X5
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_7844.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_7837.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_7850.jpg

Soueast V5 concept
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_0022.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_0025.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_0027.jpg

GAC VIP Lounge concept
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_7567.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_7574.jpg

Geely Gleagle GC515
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/dsc_1420.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/dsc_1425.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/dsc_1724.jpg

Chery Rely H3
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_7854.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_7852.jpg

Geely Gleagle EX718
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_8860.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_8863.jpg

dongfeng fengsheng iCar
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/img_8525.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/img_8531.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/img_8540.jpg

chery riich x1
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_7828.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_7823.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_7830.jpg

Chery Fulwin 2
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/img_7779.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/img_7777.jpg

Guangzhou Honda Linian concept
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_7622.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_7627.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_7632.jpg

Greatwall Hover H5
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_8060.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_8054.jpg

changan CD101 concept
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/img_8624.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/img_8622.jpg

Geely iG
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv182/LotusEnthusiast/IG2.jpg
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv182/LotusEnthusiast/IG3.jpg

Changfeng CS7 Hybrid
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_7536.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_7539.jpg

Changfeng Feibao CT5
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_7547.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_7552.jpg

Geely Emgrand EV825 MPV
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_0039.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_0042.jpg

JAC B-Class
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv182/LotusEnthusiast/JAC3.jpg
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv182/LotusEnthusiast/JAC1.jpg

Dongfeng fengshen S30 BSG Hybrid
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_8542.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_8548.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/cn.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/autoblog_cn_img_8550.jpg

Happy Halloween!

[GTsRasta]

They're so stealing from other badge designs for their cars...

[raionz]

The Soueast V5 model has crazy thin arms for those boobs :hitit:

[Motor]

Huatai "Continental GT"
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/05/huaita-c4-4.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/05/huaita-c4-3.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/05/huaita-c4-6.jpg

Blatant rip-off.

[lamboceliGTS]

^ reminds me of the chrysler 300.

[Kangaruu]

^I thought it'd be more of a Bentley.

[Kangaruu]

The Soueast V5 model has crazy thin arms for those boobs :hitit:

You'd break her arms though :(

[gtsforme]

The ONLY thing they changed on that IS is the front end! Wow.....

[Gas-n-Grease]

definitely high quality cars.

[Motor]

Geely 'Rolls clone' is modified (http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=248837)
[QUOTE]The Geely GE limousine that drew criticism for its startling similarity to the Rolls-Royce Phantom when it was unveiled last year will be on display in modified form at next week's Bejing motor show.

The car has been extensively restyled, getting a rounder look, especially at the front end. Inside, it gets two rear seats rather than the single 'throne' arrangement of the original concept.

The 5.4-metre Geely GE prototype was unveiled at last year's Shanghai motor show, painted black and given pride of place on a raised plinth in the middle of Geely

[GSBoek]

Still looks like a RR from the rear 3/4 view to me. :shrugs:

[SilverCelly37]

looks like sh1t to me

[Motor]

China's IAT-Auto to Reveal Three New Concept Cars (http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/04/china-iat-auto-to-reveal-three-new.html)
The most interesting prototype is the Wu Feng II which is a follow up to the Wu Feng I. It's a compact coupe with gullwing-style doors that's said to have a top speed of 200km/h or 124mph and can reach 100km/h (62mph) from standstill in 7 seconds.

The other two concept models are the eTAXI, a mid-size sedan powered by an electric motor, and the all-electric Bamboo Wind, a futuristic take on the small MPV segment.

According to the official website, IAT-Auto is a company that "mainly engages in the development and design of automobile, engine and its power train, and their relative manufacture business."
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S8kUF9heUrI/AAAAAAACv6Q/tKR-tytLO5U/s1600/IAT-Auto-Concepts-2.JPG
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S8kUFjcnEQI/AAAAAAACv6I/ktCtWaRFOKE/s1600/IAT-Auto-Concepts-1.JPG
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S8kUHkr4K2I/AAAAAAACv7Q/vk0n5cHH3b0/s1600/IAT-Auto-Concepts-10.JPG
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S8kUHR7hNqI/AAAAAAACv7I/5ttNUXu6ybM/s1600/IAT-Auto-Concepts-9.JPG
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S8kUJHjJw-I/AAAAAAACv74/VAc_wCJo7Ng/s1600/IAT-Auto-Concepts-15.JPG
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S8kUJPcFMjI/AAAAAAACv8A/SrFb-nuZslI/s1600/IAT-Auto-Concepts-16.JPG

None of those are remotely appealing.

[jlitman]

I don't hate the first one...

[Carbonized_GT]

Ugh...

http://www.inquisitr.com/wp-content/do-not-want.jpg

[yakboyslim]

The last one looks like a first year design student tried to draw a Civic in the front.

[Motor]

Update!

BAW's Chinese Saab 9-5 Clone Teased (http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/04/baw-chinese-saab-9-5-clone-teased-in.html)
At the end of 2009, Saab, in an effort to recoup some dough back when it was a part of GM, sold BAIC (Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings Co. Ltd.) the rights to use some old models/designs. Basically, BAIC will be able to use older 9-3 and 9-5 models' designs and their respective tech.

Thanks to that deal, BAIC sub-brand Beijing Auto Works (BAW) will be debuting at least one Saab-ish model this year at the Beijing Auto Show.

This one appears to be the first new (yet aged beyond its years) Chinese-version of the outgoing Saab 9-5, code-named the C71. Anyone else for automotive "lipstick on a pig"?
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S83x7qt24SI/AAAAAAACwaE/Hf4iMCZE2xc/s800/BAW-C70-SAAB-9-5-0.jpg

BAW's Land Rover & Jeep Wrangler Lookalike SUV Models Scooped (http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/04/baw-land-rover-jeep-wrangler-lookalike.html)
Other debuts from the Chinese automaker include a little egg of a car and some very... Land Rover- and Jeep Wrangler-like entries into the sport-utility segment.

The smaller, electric hatchback model is called the C30 EV (somewhere a Volvo attorney just got a migraine), and it looks like a first-generation Insight-baby after a few too many Happy Meals, with a Yaris and a Fit for parents...
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S85gWLAYfKI/AAAAAAACwfs/oFy71UdH2Ag/s1600/BAW-2.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S85gV8KkjNI/AAAAAAACwfk/YKteL26OZVU/s1600/BAW-1.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S85gWrKOdYI/AAAAAAACwf8/gH7TZ9k_At8/s1600/BAW-4.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S85gWCTUC7I/AAAAAAACwf0/vqoYBerjtOg/s1600/BAW-3.jpg

Great Wall Motor's Beijing Auto Show Entries (http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/04/great-wall-motor-beijing-auto-show.html)
And just because we know you're quite curious about the upcoming 2010 Beijing Auto Show, here are some pictures of the models that China's Great Wall Motors is preparing to unveil.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S84os1YUwiI/AAAAAAACweI/J4WMEHIYe78/s1600/Great-Wall-Cars-10.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S84osztDHaI/AAAAAAACweA/78Ce1voNa60/s1600/Great-Wall-Cars-9.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S84osqQALLI/AAAAAAACwd4/81lNBkgmC6s/s1600/Great-Wall-Cars-8.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S84osfpqNeI/AAAAAAACwdw/c0BCfgT_3R4/s1600/Great-Wall-Cars-7.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S84or9T3QQI/AAAAAAACwdo/MW77ptIACww/s1600/Great-Wall-Cars-6.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S84oriz-bgI/AAAAAAACwdg/Co7Eirrp5TI/s1600/Great-Wall-Cars-5.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S84orfMruGI/AAAAAAACwdY/Lv55rG2qK7E/s1600/Great-Wall-Cars-4.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S84orJlWaqI/AAAAAAACwdQ/bol5a94VA1g/s1600/Great-Wall-Cars-3.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S84oqz6GvrI/AAAAAAACwdI/muwg_w1KjK8/s1600/Great-Wall-Cars-2.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S84oqnUPgrI/AAAAAAACwdA/_o_LxPSHnFY/s1600/Great-Wall-Cars-1.jpg

About what you'd expect.

[Gas-n-Grease]

ah.. more garbage.

[Dasher17]

So just to clarify, none of these company's have any affiliation with the auto makers we know and (for the most part) love? I don't know the chinese market that well, but you aren't kidding when you say that are complete rip-off's.

[FITGT]

So just to clarify, none of these company's have any affiliation with the auto makers we know and (for the most part) love? I don't know the chinese market that well, but you aren't kidding when you say that are complete rip-off's.

x2

[GSBoek]

but you aren't kidding when you say that are complete rip-off's. They have been doing it for at least 10 years now. There are copyright laws in China but the are very general and almost never enforced.

There are other Chinese companies that actually buy the tooling rights to make some random older model from existing manufacturers.

Funny thing is that yet some other companies make copies of the copies. :laugh:

[Motor]

Update!

A Porsche Cayenne Clone with a Bentley Snout by Huatai (http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/04/only-in-china-porsche-cayenne-clone.html)
Just when you think we've seen it all from China's clone-loving auto manufacturers, along comes Huatai with this gem: the oh-so Porsche Cayenne-ish B35 SUV that was caught here by photographers as it was unloaded off a truck.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S89BJRmNqXI/AAAAAAACwos/cSC7Xkgi91Q/s1600/Huatai-B35-Cayenne-1.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S89BJ_Og_SI/AAAAAAACwo8/H0OIG525fco/s1600/Huatai-B35-Cayenne-3.jpg

Bentley-Snout Part II: Huatai's New B11 and B21 Sedan (http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/04/bentley-snout-part-ii-huatai-new-b11.html)
From the makers of the Porsche Cayenne clone B35 come these two Bentley-faced sedans called the B11 and B21. We're almost certain that many of you will find quite a few styling similarities (in the details) between Huatai's Beijing Auto Show sedans and other Western and/or Asian cars...
Huatai B11
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S8-XEH0P4YI/AAAAAAACw00/e0tH9aHr7zM/s1600/Huatai-B11-115.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S8-XGbxuiPI/AAAAAAACw10/K5tznicILBI/s1600/Huatai-B11-123.jpg

Huatai B21
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S8-V_1dOAmI/AAAAAAACwzU/TuZn8ZkV2Ro/s1600/Huatai-B21-12.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S8-V_DEWAkI/AAAAAAACwy0/pKCVJyV4qSc/s1600/Huatai-B21-8.jpg

More crap!

[GSBoek]

I guess they spare no automaker...wait maybe Yugo is safe. :chuckles:

[Dasher17]

No Ferrari knock off?

[TRlPPlN]

wow....im sure the reliability and crash safety has changed significantly. i mean, look at the ships that was built in the movie 2012. those were some sturdy mofos.

[GSBoek]

No Ferrari knock off? Not an automaker but this should answer your question.

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/15/ghettenzo-enterprising-chinese-creates-ferrari-aping-replica-ou/

[Motor]

Update!

Dongfeng Motor (http://www.insideline.com/dongfeng/dongfeng-motor-2010-beijing-auto-show.html)
Just the Facts:
* The newer H30 includes a redesigned front bumper, grille and foglamps, plus a luggage rack.
* The H30 Cross has a 114-hp DOHC 1.6-liter four-cylinder.
* The S30 BSG hybrid is among several "new energy" models on the Dongfeng stand.
http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/dongfeng/h30/as/10/be/dongfeng_h30_f34_10-be-as_42110_717.jpg
http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/dongfeng/s30-bsg/as/10/be/dongfeng_s30-bsg_prf_10-be-as_42110_717.jpg

Chery Automobile (http://www.insideline.com/chery/chery-automobile-2010-beijing-auto-show.html)
Just the Facts:
* The Rely range gets a new X5 crossover with a locking differential and more than 7 inches of ground clearance.
* Riich's X1 is a mini SUV powered by an 83-hp 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine.
* Riich's G6 sedan gets a 168-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a five-speed Tiptronic gearbox.
http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/chery/riich-x1/as/10/be/chery_riich-x1_f34_10-be-as_42110_717.jpg
http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/chery/riich-m1/as/10/be/chery_riich-m1_f34_10-be-as_42110_717.jpg
http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/chery/rely-x5/as/10/be/chery_rely-x5_f34_10-be-as_42110_717.jpg

Brilliance Auto (http://www.insideline.com/brilliance/brilliance-auto-2010-beijing-auto-show.html)
Just the Facts:
* Brilliance's pure-electric car has many parts made of recyclable materials.
* Brilliance has also updated its Junjie sedan, adding a performance-oriented Sport model.
* Another offering is the Jinbei H2L minivan, intended for commercial use.
http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/brilliance/fsv/as/10/be/brilliance_fsv_f34_10-be-as_42110_717.jpg
http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/brilliance/a0-concept/as/10/be/brilliance_a0-concept_f34_10-be-as_42110_717.jpg
http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/brilliance/junjie-bs4/as/10/be/brilliance_junjie-bs4_f34_10-be-as_42110_717.jpg
http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/brilliance/jinbei-h2l/as/10/be/brilliance_jinbei-h2l_f34_10-be-as_42110_717.jpg

China's BAW Redoes the Saab 9-3 (http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/04/china-baw-redoes-saab-9-3-new-c60-sedan.html)
Details remain sketchy on the C60 sedan but the Chinese media reports it will go on sale next year with a 1.8-liter petrol engine in both naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S9DDTVw5mrI/AAAAAAACxIc/kOFC2xfLERA/s1600/BAW-C60-Saab-9-3-12.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S9DC_uyiv4I/AAAAAAACxIE/Dojts2Bu-u0/s1600/BAW-C60-Saab-9-3-9.jpg

[Motor]

Update!

Geely: 'It's not a Rolls clone' (http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/248837/)
The Geely GE prototype was unveiled at last year's Shanghai motor show, painted black and given pride of place on a raised plinth in the middle of Geely’s huge stand. Soon after its launch Rolls-Royce officials announced they were considering legal action.

It made obvious reference to the Rolls in the shape of its cabin, windows and down-sloping rear deck. The 'Grecian temple' grille was also considered close to being a Rolls copy, especially as it was topped by a figure which seemed to draw influence from Rolls-Royce's traditional Spirit of Ecstasy, except that the figure slopes backwards. The figure remains on the current car.
http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFFF/NonCar/23410103408631612x408.jpg
http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFFF/NonCar/234101033932489612x408.jpg

Yes, it is.

China makes a Land Rover (http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/249000/)
The BAW B90 is part Range Rover, part Jeep Grand Cherokee. The BAW B40 is more Jeep Wrangler in styling. In addition, the company is launching the C30 Electric Concept.
http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFFF/NonCar/24410107204400612x408.jpg

No, it's not a Mini... (http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/249086/)
This is the Lifan 320, which its makers deny has borrowed anything from the styling of the Mini.
http://cdn.media.autocar.co.uk//NonCar/244101072126219234x155.jpg

Yes, it is.

...and this isn't a Smart (http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/249087/)
Any similarities between this car and the Smart Fortwo are entirely co-incidental, according to its makers, Shuanghuan Auto.

Asked about the similarities, a spokesman said: "It is our own design, from our own design studio."
http://cdn.media.autocar.co.uk//NonCar/244101071853957234x155.jpg

Yes, it is.

Geely makes a London taxi (http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/248783/)
Chinese firm Geely has launched its own version of the London black cab at the month’s Beijing motor show.

Geely’s Englon TXN concept is a modern recreation of the classic TX4 black cab. The firm has released two low-quality renderings of it running through London’s streets, as well as interior pictures.
http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFFF/NonCar/1241010112242196612x408.jpg
http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFFF/NonCar/1241010112243493612x408.jpg
http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFFF/NonCar/1241010112245602612x408.jpg

It's a mutant Fiat 500.

China makes a Ferrari 599 (http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/249068/)
The Aculein – which has more than a hint of Ferrari 599 to it – is named after the poisonous tip of a scorpion’s tail.

It uses BMW 6-series running gear given to them by the German firm and is powered by a BMW 4.8-litre V8 producing 367bhp and 361lb ft of torque. It can get from 0-62mph in just 5.2sec and go on to reach a top speed of 167mph.
http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFFF/NonCar/234101085112431612x408.jpg

Have they no shame?!

Beijing's weird and wonderful (http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/249065/)
First seen at the Shanghai motor show last year, the real head-turner at the show is Geely's 'Rolls-Royce' clone, known as the CA7600L. At almost six metres long, the car is bigger than a Rolls-Royce Phantom and has been facelifted for 2010; new features include a 1950s-style front grille and headlamps.

One of the other striking Western clones from the Chinese firms is CH Auto's 'Ferrari 599'; other interesting cars from the show include BYD's Lexus RX-style S6 and its Mercedes SL-style S8.

Geely's other show star is the Englon TXN concept; this is its interpretation of the iconic London black cab. Huatai has also shown off two new saloons known as B21 and B11, while one domestic firm showed off a modern-day Reliant Robin.
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http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFFF/NonCar/234101061215663612x408.jpg (Not a genuine 350Z!)
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Attack of the Clones.

[Gas-n-Grease]

omg... make them stop!

[TRD01GT]

Army of uglies its coming!!!!!!!!!!

[Motor]

Update!

China's Electric Chrysler Sebring: BAIC BE071 (http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/05/china-electric-chrysler-sebring-baic.html)
Called the BE701, it's a Chinese-built re-faced Sebring resulting from a partnership with Chrysler. The surprising part is that a Chinese company (usually notorious for a lack of originality) made a better-looking Sebring than Chrysler, the company that actually builds the Sebring.

The electric Chinese Sebring 2.0 supposedly has a range of 200 km (124 miles), a top speed of 199km/h or 124 mph, and can hit 60mph in under 15. Motivation is sourced from an electric motor connected to a 4-speed automatic transmission.

This could have potential, as long as the necessary recharging stations are in place. In regards to the styling: if Chrysler made its Sebring this attractive (comparably), maybe it wouldn't have had to kill the nameplate.
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[Dasher17]

That "not 350z" is uncanny.

[boothten]

This thread makes me do this so bad, jesus
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[ajh1717]

So not only do they copy other car companies, the emblems they use on the cars are almost exact rip-offs to.

[celicajonz]

Army of uglies its coming!!!!!!!!!!

:laugh:!

[Motor]

Update!

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Death traps.

[alantjw]

i dont mind getting the GT tho... it looks kina badass.. but well some changes here and there... i think i might redesigning it after buying one.. but hey if its that cheap why not.. keep it at home and use it as a toy car.. XD

BTW no offense guys... but i somehow i feel that some of the headlights designs are good... looks nice.. just that it dont really match the body well..

[Motor]

Update!

Move Over, Nano. Make Way For The Gleagle, The World’s Cheapest Car (http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/move-over-nano-make-way-for-the-gleagle-the-world%E2%80%99s-cheapest-car/)
According to China Car Times, the Geely Gleagle IG will hit the Chinese market in 2012 in China at an MSRP of $2,250. The Tata Nano is priced from $2,700 on upwards – if you can get one. Tata still has problems making the Nano en masse, a problem unheard of at Chinese companies such as Geely. A worldwide roll-out is planned for later – as a Volvo?

It is doubtful whether the entry model of the Geely Gleagle IG will sport the gullwings. Bought as parts, one of them should set you back more than the whole car. But with the wings – could it finally be the world’s first production flying car?
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[flynushi]

This just made my day, 30min of constant laughing. thanks!

[Motor]

Update!

Hawtai B35, Porsche Cayenne Chinese Knockoff (http://www.autoevolution.com/news/hawtai-b35-porsche-cayenne-chinese-knockoff-26517.html)
We know, we know, you're tired of reading and seeing cheap Chinese replicas of more or less successful European car models. Frankly, we're a bit tired of telling you about them too. So tired in fact we've come to look at these knockoffs from a different perspective. The Chinese perspective.

Here we have the Hawtai B35, a more or less exact copy of the Porsche Cayenne in its previous embodiment. But is it a copy? Or a replica? Or a knock-off?

First of all, the Chinese don't even say it's a Porsche, nor do they say they tried to make one. They just made a... Hawtai. Secondly, it is not a copy, unless you consider a copy the result of borrowing a few elements from the exterior design of a German luxury SUV.

Thirdly, it's not a replica, just because it doesn't share all the elements, at least at design level, with the Cayenne. As for knock-off, it certainly isn't, as it is not called Puarsche Cayene.

And, above all, it is not a Porsche Cayenne. It isn't, because it packs a tiny little 1.8l engine supplied by SAIC as the powerplant of choice for the entry level version. It is also not a Porsche Cayenne because it is a... Hyundai Santa Fe. After all, it uses the Santa Fe platform, an older one, as a basis, not the Cayenne one.
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Terrible.

[Motor]

Update!

GAC Trumpchi (http://www.insideline.com/car-news/gac-trumpchi-2010-guangzhou-auto-show.html)
Just the Facts:
* Trumpchi sedan is based on the Alfa Romeo 166.
* It's the first car to be sold under GAC's own brand.
* The sedan will be on sale in China in March, priced from $18,500.
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:ugh: Does it go off-road?

[Motor]

Update!

Gleagle GX2 (http://www.insideline.com/geely/gleagle-gx2-2010-guangzhou-auto-show.html)
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Chana CX30 (http://www.insideline.com/ford/chana-cx30-sedan-2010-guangzhou-auto-show.html)
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