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Koreans Crash Beijing Show With Spirra S Sports Car
One of the better looking sports cars at Beijing, and one of the few that will actually see production, is made by Oullim Motors of South Korea. Their Spirra S is a production-ready, mid-engined sports car based on the company's existing Spirra sports car platform. The looks borrow heavily from Lotus while the engine is a 2.7-liter supercharged V6 borrowed from Hyundai. The company plans to make 100 of these in hand-built cars in the first year, with production beginning next month, and 300 next year. Their presence in Beijing may be some hint that they don't just plan to sell them in the Korean domestic market. With a Hyundai mill you might thing the price would be on the lower-end for low volume supercars. You'd be wrong. The first cars should go for about $100,000 US. More »
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Comment by Ineterwebguy: I wouldn't pay a dime over 30k no car should be more then that :-P but we do live... more » | Other threads
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10 Strangest Cars Revealed At The 2008 Beijing Motor Show
The Beijing Motor Show traditionally warrants nothing more than a collective "meh" from the mainstream automotive media, but it certainly caught our attention this year. Bigger and better than ever, automakers from China and abroad have done everything to bring attention to their cars but put a gigantic stuffed elephant in one. Oh, no, wait. They've done that, too. But why shouldn't they show off — as the Chinese market continues to mature into it's teenage years, we've watched it shed some of the awkwardness of puberty, but still manage to showcase that youthful wide-eyed optimism with some truly innovative, unique and beautiful concepts. Still, like pimples, a cracking voice and a random desire for adorning oneself with chrome bits n' pieces, this teen still shows off it's rebellious side with vehicles that are completely bizarre, ridiculous knock-offs of popular designs or in most instances, both. Follow us below the jump through as we watch the coming of age tale that is the 2008 Beijing Motor Show. More » -
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Beijing 700R Inherits Sleek Design, Annoying Alphanumericism Of Western Sports Cars
Another day, another set of pics of a could-be Chinese supercar. As with the Soueast X1 and other concepts, this car doesn't appear to have a motor or, likely, even an interior. Still, it is nice to see BAW, which produces the Hummer Jeep, come up with their own concept. Though it borrows a little here and there from Aston Martin and Lexus, we have to give it credit for its athletic proportions and special touches. We especially like the air inlets, which are integrated into the lights and include an unusual geometric pattern reminiscent of a circuit board. Unofortunately, this particular model hasn't been endowed with a cool name like "Victory Leopard" or "Great Achievement Winner." More »
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Comment by smalleyxb122: @FightingChance: How true. The front end has a similar style, but is somehow comes up shorter on cheetah-ness. more » | Other threads
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Soueast X1 Hybrid GT Looks Sharp, But Where Do You Plug It In?
As with many western auto shows, the Beijing Motor Show has become obsessed with hybrid concept cars. Though most of these hybrids are sedans or MPV's, automaker Soueast decided to go with a squashed GT sports car. The result is the X1 Plug-in HEV, which looks rather sharp and manages to be almost a modern interpretation of a Jensen from certain angles. Does the powertrain exist? Maybe, maybe not. Does Jackie Chan endorse this car? Probably not. But Soueast makes cars in a deal with Mitsubishi Motors so they probably had a bunch of posters lying around and everyone loves Jackie Chan. More »
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Comment by chrystlubitshi: honestly... i'd probably drive this... though i might look in to alternative engines (this is all if i had some... more » | Other threads
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CH Design Scorpio: A Car Albert Brooks Would Be Proud Of
The Chinese are continuing to impress us with their stylistic variations on contemporary supercar styling. Unlike the obvious knockoffs, these cars expand on themes established by European designers. One example is the Geely GT, which draws inspiration from the Maybach Exelero while still maintaing its own design. Another example is the Scorpio concept from engineering firm Great Wall China Winner, a.k.a. CH Design. A little Reanult here, a little Ferrari there and maybe a touch of Aston Martin combine to make an attractive shooting brake-style bruiser. Unfortunately, the firm doesn't currently manufacture cars so this is probably just a design study. Sigh... More »
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Comment by skulldriveshaft is on picasaweb jalopniking: they have been hard at work researching car forums, and have finally created something that can only be classified as... more » | Other threads
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Chinese Lexus Knockoff Deserves A Torrent Of Praise
Give the Chinese automakers some credit, at least they're starting to mix the sources of their latest designs. In this case we have the Faster SUV from truck maker Huanghai, which starts out as a Pontiac Torrent and then slowly fades into a Lexus RX. To confuse matters even more, the Faster is powered by a Mitsubishi 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. So that's Lexus, Mitsubishi and Pontiac. If only there were an authority figure around. More »
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Comment by stevecmh: i cant believe that this is ok.. at first glance u would not even notice a difference from the Pontiac more » | Other threads
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Hafei Saibao V Is A Chick Magnet
For those of you torn between a Mazda3 and a non-Evo Mitsubishi Lancer, China's Hafei Auto may have the answer for you in the Saibao V (Saibao means "running leapoard"). This newly revealed car takes the stock Saibao sedan and adds numerous visual tweaks including the sportier wheels, revised front fender, a gigantic spoiler and the completely awesome rear diffuser. Though there's no word on any adjustments to either the power or the suspension on the car, the display model features four, count them, four booth models. Assuming you picked up four gowned girls in the Saibao V, you might end up having to put one in the trunk. More »
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Comment by rgseidl: Leapoard = Chinese pronunciation of Leopold, the German mechanic who folds down to fit neatly underneath the passenger seat. more » | Other threads
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Geely GF Formula Racer Is Actually Real
When we first showed you a rendering of the Geely formula car, details were unavailable on what exactly it would be. We scoffed and expected nothing more than a semi-functional fiberglass F1-wannabe. But it turns out Geely actually turned up to the Beijing Motor Show with a relatively impressive machine. While it's not going to be racing in Formula One, it will be raced in Formula Geely, an Asia-only spec-series. How close is it to F1 specifications? More »
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By Mark ArnoldComment by M0L0TOV: [i195.photobucket.com] Lets try that again. more » | Other threads
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Chinese Automotive Ingenuity: Two Clones In One
Chinese Smart clones are nothing new. We even know how awful the Smart cloning working conditions are. But we have to tip our hat to the designers at Shanghuan Auto, who have taken their Noble clone and added the image of a Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide motorcycle to the side of it. At first we thought maybe this was yet another Harley tie-in until we realized that they painted their own logo on the motorcycle. Double steal! More »
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Comment by Smells_Homeless: @harumph: Oh baby! My VTX really needs a scorpion tail. Make it about 10ft tall so it snaps... more » | Other threads
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Chinese Automaker Reveals Keyless Entry Wristwatch For When It's Time To Drive
Leave it to the clever scientists at BYD Auto, who came up with the ferrous battery hybrid and the in-show test drive, to invent a new solution to keyless entry. Tired of carrying a clunky key fob everywhere you go? Try a sharp-looking watch that includes locking functions as well as wireless startup so you can start your car from your watch, just like Inspector Gadget! The watch is also kinetic, so you never run out of batteries. And that's not all BYD has up/on its sleeve. More »
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Comment by Novaload Misses Murilee: Only if I can set a timer on the watch so the car starts and then comes to me by... more » | Other threads
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Ghangzhou Auto Coupe Cabrolet Concept For When The Sun Is Shining Or The Clouds Are Raining Acid
Unlike Chery, Geely or Great Wall, China's Ghangzhou auto (GAG) isn't well known in the west. This is because the company currently focuses on producing domestic market Accords for Honda and Camrys for Toyota. Though we've seen some wild concepts from the company, including the GAG A-HEV Hybrid, we haven't seen much in the way of production. Thus it was surprising to see the new Coupe Cabriolet concept, which looks close to a vehicle that could see production using Guangzhou motors or something sourced from a Japanese partner. This model would compete with the BYD F8, made by our old friends at Build Your Dreams. More » -
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By Ray WertComment by rimplestultskin, macberry fanboy: fuckin' crazy germans. although if i ever needed to drive any MPV, it'd be this one right here. more » | Other threads
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Geely GT Steals Our Hearts, MG Police Car Arrests Them
We have to give Nanjing Auto/Shanghai Auto/Ason Unique credit for taking care of their MG brand. MG/Rover has a long history of making awesome police cars back in Britain and the Chinese version of the company has been making vehicles for both the Chinese police and the army. And while we're not big on Chinese authorities, what with the human rights abuses, we have to admit this MG TF convertible police car is quite rad. We especially like the shark fin stalk holding up the cherry. More »
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Comment by Schm wishes he could bring back the funny. .: Wait a tic- That steering wheel is on the wrong side! Blimey! more » | Other threads
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Geely GT Concept Looks Sharp, Apparently Real
When we first saw pics of the Geely GT we were impressed, being able to appreciate the design without having to worry too much about the provenance. Though it probably doesn't have a motor and is almost certainly held together with duct tape and gum, it beats the hell out of a Beauty Leopard. No word on whether this beauty is heading towards production, but we're interested in a test drive even if some of you are not. More »
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Comment by jc914: @Shapeshifter: I'm sure if anybody got a chance, they would take it for a test drive... Even idiots like... more » | Other threads
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Great Wall Kunna Electric Concept Unveiled in Beijing, Panda Passenger Unavailable for Comment
Great Wall, a company largely known as the leading Chinese authority on skillful reuse of intellectual property, has unveiled something that can gently be called unique - the Great Wall Kunna. The Kunna is an all-electric runabout operating on a 48V power system good for about 87 miles at a blazing top speed of 40 MPH. Despite that swoopy body work and those handsome LED headlights, the icing on this cake is the stylized panda apparently included in the package. Expect Fiat to sue Great Wall over cuteness infringement. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by prndl-The Unemployed: So would make it a Kulla (Cooler), how appropriate. I would definitely drive it..., the car not so much. more » | Other threads
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Would You Drive A Chinese Car?
Now that almost everyone would drive a Japanese and now a Korean car, it's worth asking if you all would drive a Chinese car. In fact, given all that's coming out at this year's explosive Beijing Motor Show, it is a harder question than it has been in the past. Though there are questions of quality and originality, cars like the Geely GT do capture the imagination. With the Koreans moving up-scale, it is quite possible the cheaper-than-thou market is opening up. We all like value. More »
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Comment by layabout returns: @bobmilkman: PR guys loves people like you that believe anything.having owned loads of cars & my dads been in the... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Volkswagen Bora Debuts At Beijing Motor Show
After the difficult to pronounce in the local market Volkswagen Lavida premiered at the 2008 Beijing Motor Show, we thought that was going to be it for China market Vee-Dubs. This is where we would be wrong, apparently those tricky Germans have debuted the Volkswagen Bora as well. The Bora rides on the same platform as the Lavida, but has a shorter nose-to-tail measurement and styling which touts the VW design language a bit better. In other news, VW China has creepy models. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Charles_Barrett - Now with Variable-Valve Timing: As for the models, I think one should be dressed in a Chairman Mao suit (like "Honey" in Doonesbury), and... more » | Other threads
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Chinese Mini Cooper Clone Revealed By Lifan, Takes Badge-Copying To New Level Of Crazy
OK, we thought the Beijing Auto Works B60 was a great example of the badge-copying madness out of this week's Beijing Motor Show. Until we saw the Lifan 320. Don't get us wrong, the Jeep is a great example — but the 320 takes the brand flattery dial and turns it up to "11." The moment you set eyes on that front grille, the line of the hood and that rear end, you get flashbacks to the "Italian Job," so instantaneously do you know from whence the design direction originates. In fact, it doesn't even look like Lifan tries to hide the copyright-infringing brand bastardization — it's almost as if they're saying "Look, it's not mini-sized anymore, so it's obviously not a MINI." More »
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By Ray WertComment by bugattatra: The Chinese seem to exist in a world where quality and aesthetics are not the same as what we know... more » | Other threads
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It's A Jeep! No, It's A Hummer! No, It's The Beijing Auto Works B60!
We really should have taken a flight out to Beijing this week for the auto show. Given Chinese automakers fantastic ability tocopyflatter every design they can get their hands on. We're beginning to believe non-Chinese automakers should just enter into agreements with their Chinese partners — like what they do with Russian automakers — to allow them to just have the designs for a nominal fee. Like Beijing Auto Works — the company that built the original military-version Chinese knock-off to the Jeep, the BJ2036 (the BJ stands for Beijing Jeep, get your mind out of the gutter). That Jeep wannabe was built in a joint venture with Chrysler, so everything was hunky-dory. BAW no longer has that joint venture in place, but that hasn't stopped them from building a civilian version of the big off-road BJ, the Beijing Auto Works B60. As you can see... More »
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By Ray WertComment by skulldriveshaft is on picasaweb jalopniking: The Virus has spread. more » | Other threads
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By Mark ArnoldComment by TampaRon: @abgwin: Agreed. I don't get the hate here for GM. I for one have been very impressed with the transformation... more » | Other threads
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Geely To Make Chinese Rip-Off Of Ferrari F1 Car?
First it was those wily Italian Ferrari forgers, now the masters of intellectual property reuse seem to be getting into the game of copying the prancing pony boys. By the looks of this illustration, Chinese automaker Geely seems to be flattering Maranello's F1 squad by way of imitation. We're not exactly sure just how official this is, but the mere possibility of Geely building such a car has our heads spinning. Do they really intend on competing in Formula One? Would the car be constructed from carbon-fiber or fiberglass? Would it have a high-revving V8 or a loosely-assembled pig-iron four-banger? Will the paint be lead-based? If we flip it over, will it have one of those golden stickers on its underside? More »
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By Mark ArnoldComment by swifty949: bah, it won't pass the crash tests... As for the rumors, Photoshop doesn't exist and everything on the Internet is true. more » | Other threads
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Volkswagen Lavida Unofficially Revealed For Chinese Market
The moment all of China's VW fanboys have been waiting for has arrived, these are the first clear shots of the Volkswagen Lavida. This is the first car specifically for the Chinese market, the Lavida is based on on VAG's existing PQ34 platform and is about 4-inches longer than a Jetta. Nicknamed by some as the "Mini Phaeton", the Lavida is said to have quite the luxurious interior as it is being positioned against the likes of the Buick Excelle. No word yet on technical specifications, but if they offer one with 4motion and a TDI engine, we'd be glad to have them stateside — though that definitely won't be happening any time soon. More »
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By Mark ArnoldComment by bu11etman: Soo this is how the Skoda Superb looks like with a VW front =)It's kinda opposite of the new Passat... more » | Other threads
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Chengfeng Qi Ling CP1A Sports Sedan Is Very Imprezive
When we first saw these pictures of the new Qi Ling CP1A sports sedan from Chengfeng, we thought it was a big step for an automaker whose attempts at impressing Americans are sometimes stepped on by their translating department. Powered by a 1.8-Liter four banger, the sporty sedan appears to be a step forward for Chinese design. Initially, we thought the only thing missing was a name. CP1A is a code, the actual name is not likely to be revealed until closer to the Beijing Motor Show. Though it lacks the Mazda6 underpinning of the FAW B50, there's something about that design that strikes us as being familiar. Oh wait. More »
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Comment by BT - just add torque!: Sad to say it looks lightyears better than the current Impreza. When will the Chinese automakers learn to innovate, not imitate? more » | Other threads
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Chinese Customs Search Mazda Taiki Concept, Looking For 'Nam Grass?
On the way from Japan to Beijing for next weeks' auto show, the Mazda Taiki was stopped by Chinese customs at the border for what we're told was nothing more than a random customs check. We're not buying it. We're assuming it was really to have their dogs try to find any psychedelic drugs that may have been used to create this multi-folded concept car exhibiting the "Dave's not here" design language of Ford's Japanese brand. Fortunately for the design team, the Taiki survived the check — with one of the designers, a Mr. Anthony "Man" Stoner, expressed what we can only assume was the team's obvious relief, saying "What's the Immigration Service doing here, man?" More » -
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HuaTai Auto Comes Up With Most Suetastic Logo Ever
Microsoft and BMW are both companies that have been willing to bend to governmental pressure to move product, but we don't see the companies abiding by the logo above from China's HuaTai Group. The company is about to launch a new line of SUV's at the Beijing Motor Show and has been purchasing expensive billboard space. The keen eyes of China Car Times noticed the clever compound logo. Let's see if BMW notices the HuaTai logo when walking by their stand at the show. Awkward! [China Car Times]
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FAW Bringing B50 Sedan Goodness To Beijing Motor Show
It's been a while since we've heard from Chinese automaker FAW, and we're not talking about the Football Association of Wales (which makes shit cars). This year's Beijing Motor Show spotlight is supposed to go to Geely, but Faw will be butting in with this not too unattractive sedan apparently based on the previous generation Mazda6 platform. More » -
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Geely Bringing King Kong, 22 Other New Models to Beijing
Geely is planning to debut 23 new models at the upcoming Beijing Motor Show. In addition to the new GT coupe and CE hatch, the Chinese company will be unveiling the NL mid-size SUV shown above, the HE minivan, GE SUV and FC-1, FC-2 and FC-3 sedans. More » -
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Spy Photos Of The Volkswagen Lavida, VW's First "China Only" Car
Fans of the vee-dub in China have been chomping at the bit for their very own, super special people's wagon. And while the Volkswagen Lavida may be just a longer version of the Jetta/Bora, it gets a visual treatment more in-line with Chinese tastes. These photos from AutoHome show that this A-class luxury sedan will be ready to compete at the Beijing Motor Show with new cars such as the 2009 Buick Excelle, which moved further up-market this year. More » -
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New Nissan Intima Teased Before Beijing Motor Show
We already saw the concept version of the new Nissan Intima at the Tokyo Motor Show last year with rumors of an official unveil at the Beijing Motor Show later this month. It now looks as though those rumors are true as Nissan's now teasing us with a picture of the production version of the automaker's new Chinese flagship. We'll have more for you as soon as we get more. For the meantime, just check out that...umm...quarter of the new car you can see. Because although we'd love to show you the press release, unfortunately it's entirely in Mandarin. Guess you'll just have to check out our live shots of the concept car below instead. More »
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By Ray WertComment by The-Simpsons-Rule!!: could it be better than the abomination we are about to get? more » | Other threads
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Brilliance BS2 Coming To Beijing And Possibly Europe, America Not So Much
Chinese automaker Brilliance, a.k.a., Hauchen, is possibly going to be showing their Brilliance BS2 hatchback at the Beijing Motor Show, according to Autohome and Dutch AutoWeek forums. These apparently leaked photos show a not too unattractive hatchback that combines lines from the Suzuki Reno, Opel Astra and Seigfried Breuer. The company eventually plans to sell 150,000 vehicles in Europe over the next few years and this could be the way they do it. More » -
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Mazda Announces Beijing Motor Show Lineup Including Taiki Concept, Mazda6
Mazda has announced its duds for the Beijing Motor Show that will be taking place towards the latter half of April. To be unveiled at the show is the new revision of the Mazda6, which will be known as the Mazda Atenza in Japan. Also set to be shown off is the Taiki Concept, which looks like something even Batman wouldn't drive. More »
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Comment by BlownOring: @laxman15: I'd be interested in seeing that picture, it's probably a regular RX-8 with all the Mazdaspeed accessories added on,... more » | Other threads
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Geely GT Photos Leak Ahead of Beijing Auto Show
Wow, it looks like the Geeley GT could mean that China's finally found a design language all its own. These photos have leaked out ahead of April's Beijing motor Show without any related information. So we'll speculate. More » -
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Buick Drops Invicta Concept Teaser Ahead Of Beijing Motor Show
Buick is planning to unveil their new Invicta concept at the Beijing Motor Show on April 19th, calling it, "a premium vehicle with international appeal." It'll be an evolution of design concepts first introduced on last year's Riviera concept and could herald a new full-size luxury car from the ailing brand. Buick has found a level of popularity in China currently unthinkable on these shores. The full press release follows the jump. More »
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