Chinese Cars
BYD signs agreement to import EVs to Spain
BYD e6 electric MPV - Click above for high-res image gallery
REPORT: China rolls out 89 new models in six months - that's one every two days
Geely GE – Click above for high-res image gallery
China expands new car subsidies, excludes small cars
Like most other countries with native automobile industries, China has implemented a Cash-For-Clunkers-style used car scapping program. Interestingly, the Chinese government is also subsidizing the replacement of old, inefficient home appliances for newer units as well, but that's a story for another site. The program was unveiled last March, but was only available for buyers from rural areas looking to replace their old minivans and light trucks. Now, the scheme has been expanded and covers a n
REPORT: Chinese expect to build cars in Mexico in 2010, may sell cars at big-box retailers
There seems to be little doubt that Chinese cars will hit the U.S. market some soon – the big question is when. At least one automaker is suggesting that Chinese cars will enter America by way of Mexico, with production starting in 2010 and sales in the United States by 2015 after first making the rounds in Latin America and Canada. That date may have been sooner had we not hi
Gold medal idea: China raises tax on large cars, cuts tax on small cars
With the world intently watches the Olympic Games currently taking place in Beijing, China, the country's policy-makers are concerned with the quality of the city's air. As has been widely reported, Beijing took drastic measures to ensure that its air quality was safe for the world's best athletes, including cutting its traffic in half through unique licensing measures. But, what is to happen after the
Brilliance to get a 2008 U.S. debut?
Businessweek reports that Brilliance (yes, that Brilliance) plans to have cars (possibly the Saibao, above) for sale in the U.S. next year for around $20,000. Phoenix, Arizona-based Autokam is behind the import plan and a Flash animation on their Web page says to expect Brilliance products
Roewe W2 concept a Chinese delight
We've had our fun with Chinese-designed cars before, but it looks like someone over at Roewe knows what makes a decent-looking car.
GM forecasts 20+ percent growth in China, but Chinese competition lies ahead
General Motors is revising its sales forecast for China this year - upward. Thanks to a booming economy, GM China Group president Kevin Wale projects sales growth "significantly more" than GM's earlier forecast of 20 percent. GM is the market leader in China, with a 12 percent share.