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Opel is coming to China and the rest of Asia Pacific!
Opel, who are under GM’s European division, have announced plans of selling the brands in China. This will eventually open up to countries in the Asia Pacific region, Australia and South America.…
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General Motors and SAIC to jointly develop small engines and transmissions
GM and Shanghai Automotive Industries Corp (SAIC) have a healthy partnership in China, with their recent joint venture (with Wuling) to create a new car brand called Bao Jun (treasured horse). Furthering…
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Inspired by the Chinese work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit
I’ve been going around China for much of my vacation, and one thing that amazes me is the work ethic of the Chinese people. China is well known for having its one-child per family policy. Once you…
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BMW M3 Tiger Edition Coming To China
BMW says that personalization is very important in a customers perspective, hence the roll out of BMW Individual. By taking personalization to a different level, BMW has also been releasing special editions…
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Beijing Auto adds boot to Merc B-Class knock-off
The car you see above is the C30 Saloon from Beijing Auto, the same company that bought the previous generation Saab 9-5 platform. This is also the same company that tried and failed to buy GM Europe…
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Volvo Cars now officially owned by Chinese Geely!
It’s official – Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited (or Geely as its known to you and me) has completed its acquisition of the Volvo Car Corporation from Ford Motor Company. This…
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Continental looking to market affordable start-stop system
Auto component supplier Continental are more commonly known in the country for providing high quality tires along with brake systems, power train and vehicle electric components. They’re now looking…
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China to make mild hybrid tech compulsory by 2012?
China might be taking another step forward in reducing their carbon footprint by making it compulsory for all vehicles in China to have the “BSG hybrid” system. BSG stands for “Belt…
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Ex-GM employee caught passing hybrid secrets to Chery
Have you ever wondered how staff from one company can simply move to another, without revealing any trade secrets, especially when they work in a technical or engineering capacity? Isn’t that why…
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Bao Jun – GM, SAIC and Wuling’s new low-cost car brand
GM has announced that they will be launching a low-cost brand in China with its joint venture partners SAIC and Wuling. The new brand will be called Bao Jun which means “treasured horse”,…
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