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Holden to design two cars for China

Holden has signed a long-term deal with a General Motors affiliate in China that will see the Australian company develop at least two all-new vehicles for the world's largest automotive market and shores up the future of the local design...

Chinese lookalikes heading to Beijing motor show

With the 2012 Beijing motor show just days away, a number of strangely familiar concept and production cars have started appearing online. Among the most recognisable is a hatchback from Chinese car maker Brilliance.

JAC 4R3: China clones the Ford F-150

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and in the case of the new JAC 4R3, the designers of the Ford F-150 should be particularly flattered. Small Chinese manufacturer Jianghuai Auto Corporation (JAC) revealed the carbon copy...

Chery: New Cars 2012

After launching its first three models in Australia in 2011, the local distributor of Chery, Ateco Automotive, says 2012 will be about consolidation for the Chinese brand. Ateco’s Daniel Cotterill said at least the first six months of 2012...

Great Wall Motors: New Cars 2012

Easily the most successful Chinese manufacturer in Australia thanks to its cheap and well-equipped SUVs and utes, Great Wall is looking to expand its range with its first passenger car late in 2012.

Saab receives $4.4 million ahead of Friday court ruling

Embattled Swedish car maker Saab has received its first payment from a Chinese investor just days out from a court hearing that will decide the company’s future. Victor Muller, CEO of Saab’s owner Swedish Automobile, told Reuters that...

Chinese cars improve in latest NCAP crash tests

Chinese cars have performed better in the latest round of testing by independent body Euro NCAP, with the MG6 and Geely Emgrand EC7 both scoring four out of five stars. The results follow a series of poor crash-test performances by Chinese-built...