China Duplicate MINI Cars

There have been many who proclaim that there is no doubt the expertise of Chinese manufacturers who can imitate a car design. There seems to be a car they could not duplicate the design. Consider just Geely cars Emgrand EC6-RV, so precise with the output of the BMW MINI.

As reported by China Car Times, Thursday (14/04/2011), this car will be exhibited at the Shanghai New International Expo Center next week. So the eyes of visitors likely will be focused on this Chinese version of the MINI.

This car is similar to the MINI Cooper but with the addition of another style so similar also with Citroen DS3.

Even so, its size is reported to have a longer length of 3845 m of 100 mm from the MINI. Wheelbasenya was 6 mm longer that is 2467 m.

While the machine using a 1300 cc engine with a turbocharger. Transmission options include dual-clutch and manual 6-speed.

For suspension Geely will use a semi-independent torsion beam in the rear, but McPherson also likely to be used Geely.

Volvo to Cut Down its U.S. Lineup, V50 Among the First to go

With its U.S. sales steadily declining for 7 years now, Volvo has no choice but to radically rethink its strategy. The Swedish automaker is currently offering nine models in the States or about as many as Volkswagen does, but it sold almost five times fewer cars than the Germans in 2010.

Consequently, the Swedish brand, which is now owned by China's Geely, has decided to significantly reduce the number of models in its North American lineup and concentrate on best-selling vehicles in an effort to increase sales.

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IG Geely Akan Saingi Tata Nano Mobil Termurah di Dunia

Chinese car, Geely, which plans to unseating Tata Nano as the world's cheapest car with a hatchback based on the historical event itself IG during the Beijing Motor Show recently concluded.

With an expected price somewhere around £ 1.800 - $ 2.700 - IG will replace the Nano, which retails for £ 2.500 ($ 3.800) and is currently the world's cheapest car.

Although this car is relatively poor price tag, the IG concept that we see in Beijing are equipped with a pair of gullwing doors AMG Mercedes-esque SLS, which makes it look a bit awkward considering the size of a little fat. However, according to Geely, the IG, because it's 185mm longer than the Toyota iQ and has a wheelbase 100mm longer too, will be produced as a second vehicle 2. Of course, aspects +2' 'notice to the person sitting in the back.

We would be very curious to see the gullwing doors on the production version of IG, but we're afraid that because they're trying to make cars as cheaply as possible, the type of equipment in the car door which will cost approximately $ 3,000 would be nearly impossible.

Geely, which recently bought Volvo from Ford, also claims that the IG, or Intelligent Geely, will be of better quality than the Nano.Although the IG is 185mm longer than the Toyota iQ and sits on a 100mm longer wheelbase, it is billed as a 2+2, with very limited rear space.The concept’s expensive gullwing doors are expected to be deleted in favour of a more conventional design.There’s even a chance that an electric version of the IG will be sold in Europe and the US.

Geely already sells cars in Russia and eastern Europe, and is looking to expand its reach. “The concept has had a very positive reaction, and with the car not launching until 2012 there is time for us to expand our network before then,” said a spokesman.

The Chinese version of the IG will be powered by a 988cc petrol engine developing 70bhp and 69lb ft and driving the front wheels through a five-speed CVT ’box.

Chinese Tuner Builds Ferrari Enzo Wannabe Replica Based on Geely Coupe

You'd expect that a Ferrari replica from China, a country where the automotive industry has turned European and Japanese car cloning into a science, would at least be presentable. Because what you are seeing pictured above is just a computer-generated image of what the tuner hoped his modified Geely coupe would resemble. If your taste buds (and stomach) can handle it, click through to see the end result...

Via: Gaibar

Revised Geely GT Coupe Concept Flies into Shanghai

Alas, a Chinese car with a unique design that does not resemble any other vehicle around. As we reported earlier, Geely's design team refreshed the GT Coupe Concept's looks for the Shanghai Auto Show and while they were at it, they also added a pair of Lamborghini-style scissor doors that open without the use of a key and a working interior which is somewhat less impressively styled than the coupe's exterior.

The GT Coupe, which was first seen at last year's Beijing Show, is powered by a V6 gasoline engine. Geely said that it is considering the development of a production version of the coupe under its new brand name, Emgrand, in the near future.

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Geely GE: Live Photos of China-Made Rolls-Royce Phantom Lookalike

They may say that imitation is the best form of flattery, but we wouldn't bet that the uptight chaps over at Rolls Royce are feeling any sort of flattery upon viewing Geely Motors' luxury GE sedan at the Shanghai Auto Show. To say that the GE's exterior design is inspired from the Rolls Royce Phantom would probably be an understatement. The 5.29 meter or about 208 inches long Chinese limo is a tad shorter than its uber luxurious British counterpart but whereas the Phantom gets a normal rear seat bench, the GE has a single rear chair fit for a king, queen or maybe even a member of the Chinese government...

Not surprisingly, the Geely GE Limo does not get a massive V12 engine but instead it goes by with an 'everyday' V6 gasoline engine that's good enough for an output of 278-horsepower and 340Nm of torque that is channeled to the rear whees via an automatic transmission.

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Shanghai Preview: Geely EC718 Sedan and Hatchback

Chinese automaker Geely has published a new set of photos of its all-new EC718 sedan and hacthback models that are destined to make their world debut along with 20 or so other production and concept cars from the firm including the GT Coupe at the Shanghai Auto Show. The inelegantly named subcompact four-door sedan and five-door hatchback will be offered in the Chinese market with numerous four-cylinder gasoline engines. Geely seems to be quite optimistic about the future of the two new Focus-sized models as the company said that it plans to sell both cars in many markets outside China.

Geely at the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show: The Full Monty

Just as it did at last year's Beijing Auto Show, Chinese automaker Geely is preparing to exhibit a mind-boggling -for Western carmaker standards - 22 production cars and concept studies at the upcoming Shanghai Auto Show which runs from April 20 to 28. Aside from the closer-to-production GT concept and the Phantom-clone GE luxury limousine, the Chinese automaker's stand will host a variety of cars ranging from the all-electric EK2 and the IG mini to the Honda Ridegline-like ET925 four-door pickup truck and the GV515 minivan. Click through to check out the full gallery.