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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 v...

Saab, Hawtai 150 million euro deal collapses

Last week CarAdvice reported that a deal had been made between Chinese auto manufacturing company Hawtai and Spyker, which included a 150 million euro ($200 million) investment into Saab. The deal would have helped kick-start production at Saab's Tro...

Great Wall X240 receives four stars ANCAP

Since Great Wall made its appearance in the Australian Car Market in 2009, the car maker has been praised for its low priced range while being criticized for its lack of focus on safety. Initial models released onto our roads failed to have su...

Great Wall Motors earns European WVTA

Great Wall Motors has become the first independent Chinese vehicle manufacturer to earn European Whole of Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) from the UK-based Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA). Four Great Wall designs received approval including two...

Proton Jumbuck, Great Wall SA220 & V240 ANCAP results

Australia’s leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), has issued crash test results for three imported utes on the Australian market. All three scored poorly. The highly anticipated Great...

Great Wall Motors to expand range

Australia’s first Chinese automotive importer, Great Wall Motors, certainly seem s to be building a sales foundation, and has announced plans to add three more vehicles to its range. Two Great Wall twin cab utilities were launched onto the A...

Great Wall Motors release two models in Australia

Great Wall Motors will be the first Chinese manufacturer to release a vehicle in Australia when its two twin-cab utes go on sale tomorrow. The V240 (pictured above), which is available in 4x2 and 4x4 configurations, will be priced at $23,990 and...

First Chinese car to arrive in October

The time has come, Chinese made cars are now only a few months away from entering Australian markets. The distributor, Ateco Automotive (better known for brands such as Fiat/ Ferrari and Alfa Romeo) will import the first of many Chinese cars to Austr...