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Sister site AB Green did a post on the Tang Hua clan yesterday, but we had to get in on the fun, too. A trio of bright yellow Dr. Suess-mobiles are being displayed by the Chinese company in the basement of COBO. As you might imagine, Chinese cars don't necessarily get that much respect here in Detroit, but when they look like these three Disneyland rejects, showgoers can't help but smile. Or laugh. And they don't even have the decency to run on dead dino juice, so that just makes them even more comical here in Motor City. Each of these three "neighborhood electric vehicles" has its own charms, but we tend to like the amphibious one above the best. And what better customer to espouse your product than the "Renowned environmentalists - President Bush..." [Source: AutoblogGreen]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Godzilla @ Jan 15th 2008 4:31PM
Yep. Put a Camaro badge on it and I will buy it.
CarJacker @ Jan 15th 2008 4:48PM
Did the Wiggles get a new car?
SirMikan @ Jan 15th 2008 4:36PM
How about a mention of that sexy solar car team in the background? Can we get an article on them?
Michael Adams
Driver, Momentum 2005
U of M Solar Car Team
PandaBeat @ Jan 15th 2008 4:37PM
Yep. Put a BMW badge on it and I will buy it.
YellowBean @ Jan 15th 2008 4:40PM
We all live in our yellow submarine, yellow submarine, yellow submarine...
Menice @ Jan 15th 2008 4:40PM
the tele-a-tuby mobile?
Mike @ Jan 15th 2008 4:45PM
How do you say phallic in chinese?
jgp @ Jan 15th 2008 4:50PM
It's the Dandy Lion SX!
Xcountryflyer @ Jan 15th 2008 4:51PM
You think that they could find someone who speaks English and Chinese to translate the signs for them especially at the largest auto show in the US.
"Accept of ordering these cars for the private place and touring scenic spot on the scene."
Hey don't be touring my private place scenic spot!
venomgt1 @ Jan 15th 2008 4:52PM
I just lost my lunch!
Vexorg @ Jan 15th 2008 4:52PM
Great... Apparently they're ripping off the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile now too.
h8rain @ Jan 15th 2008 5:21PM
You beat me to that!
My wiener has a first name, it is Y-E-L-L-O-W.
L.Wood @ Jan 15th 2008 4:58PM
Now we are getting serious about meeting the 35 mpg CAFE standard that Congress is so excited about. They just need to substitute a Honda 125cc bike engine for the goofy electric technology and mandate yellow as the only color available. That will give the U.S. highways a bright and cheerful appearance for all to enjoy as they putt-putt-putt along.
Paul H. @ Jan 15th 2008 5:51PM
Apparently the Chinese have been tracking the buying habits of Spongebob Squarepants closely.
Eric Liberatore @ Jan 15th 2008 5:53PM
The funniest thing is the engrish on the placard plus their jab at Bush!
Pat @ Jan 15th 2008 6:28PM
I saw this on Autoblog mobile on the way home, I couldn't wait to get home to see the full gallery.
Maybe they can sell a few of these to the Oscar Meyer folks ;-)
TwinTurbo3000GT @ Jan 15th 2008 6:39PM
OMFGROFLMAO
Guenther @ Jan 15th 2008 7:55PM
If this is supposed to be a counterpart to a GEM or ZAP, then this is just fine. For theme-park "guest services" this would be sweet- make 3 or four row version and paint it like a caterpillar.
aaa @ Jan 15th 2008 9:26PM
..And also 2007 GM sold 1.000.000 cars in China. Do you know the price over there are much expensive than here. All the money GM earned from there to feed U.S market..Think about it. so funny..really!
bduddy @ Jan 15th 2008 10:27PM
The two open ones are deathtraps on wheels in American cities. The closed one probably is too, but it's just so cute.... I want one!