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Range Rover Hybrid brings advanced powertrain to Chinese market

2014-04-24 19:01:00 (читать в оригинале)

Filed under: Hybrid, SUV, China, Land Rover, Beijing Motor Show, Luxury The Land Rover hybrid models are growing both in terms of offerings and in size. At the 2014 Beijing Motor Show, the brand unveiled the Range Rover Long Wheelbase Hybrid to join t...

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Report: Could Tesla build EVs in China as soon as 2017?

2014-04-24 04:55:00 (читать в оригинале)

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Tesla Motors, China A 25-percent import tariff can certainly make an automaker take notice (to wit: Toyota). In Tesla's case, that means getting production capabilities on the ground in China as soon as possible. According to ...

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Citroën CX-R concept makes late debut from China

2014-04-24 02:30:00 (читать в оригинале)

Filed under: Concept Cars, China, Crossover, Citroën, Beijing Motor Show

We obsessively covered the 2014 Beijing Motor Show, but apparently Citroën decided it had one more vehicle to debut to join its DS 6WR and DS 5LS R at the Chinese show. This C-XR Concept is far less wildly styled than the two other models, however, as this concept is actually quite close to production spec.

The C-XR blends the styling of Citroën's hatchbacks with some SUV cues. Up front, it has a wide, chrome grille that links directly into the headlights, and lower down, there are vertically mounted LED running lights. The rear pillar has C-shaped chrome accents to link the chrome roof rails and belt line.

The concept isn't really meant to go off-road, but it gets a dash of ruggedness from its protective wheel arch cladding and raised ground clearance. The interior is still a secret, but the top does have a large panoramic sunroof to let light in. The concept's powertrain uses the company's THP 160 petrol engine with stop/start and an automatic gearbox. Scroll down to read the full release about the concept.

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Official: Long-range, expensive Denza EV on track for fall launch in China

2014-04-24 01:27:00 (читать в оригинале)

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Daimler, BYD For anyone who's not convinced that the auto industry operates on a slow timetable, remember that Mercedes and BYD first teamed up for a Chinese-market electric vehicle in 2010. While we've heard lots about the re...

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Report: Local production could improve Toyota Prius’ fortunes in China

2014-04-23 23:00:00 (читать в оригинале)

Filed under: Hybrid, Manufacturing/Plants, Toyota, China The Toyota Prius is the world's most popular hybrid vehicle, but it may take domestic production capabilities for the model to achieve a high level of popularity in China. Japan-based Toyota is ...