ChangAn Auto targets small, efficient cars

China’s number four auto maker, a partner of Ford and Suzuki, says it plans to develop small, efficient, low-emissions cars, in response to a chinese government initiative aimed at reducing oil consumption, pollution and traffic jams.

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China’s number four auto maker, a
partner of Ford and Suzuki, says it plans to develop small, efficient, low-emissions cars, in response to a chinese
government initiative aimed at reducing oil consumption, pollution and traffic jams.
The company currently
produces the “City Baby” Suzuki mini-car (pictured), and has been
working on its “Project 863 hybrid” gas/electric
prototype since 2002.

ChangAn also produces its own line of MPVs and light trucks.