Zhong Hua TV Advert
Check out this Chinese TV commercial for Zhong Hua, via Youtube, here’s another. Have to say, Zhong Hua’s cars are looking great – it must be the BMW input!
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Dongfeng and Citroen make a new Xsara for China
Dongfeng, the Chinese partner of Citroen in China have created a new look Citroen Xsara for the China, Hong Kong and Taiwan regions. Basically the new Xsara has an updated grill to keep it in line with...
View ArticlePSA partners up with Hafei motors
Hafei motors, the almost unknown makers of a beautiful range of ‘Saibao’ cars, and also one of the big players in the mini van world have landed what must be their dream deal – a link up with PSA,...
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Citroen attempts a home run!
 Citroen released this combined CNG/Gasoline offering for the Chinese market place in mid 2006, via the Dongfeng Citroen tie up. The Elysee is a saloon made from a mish-mash of parts, the majority of...
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Blast from the past – Wuling cloned 80′s car for 90′s sales
How it started, an original Visa (albeit a GT model): You may think that Chinese clones of cars is a relatively new thing, with the rise of Chinese car markets, came the rise of automobile clones. In...
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Citroen offends the Chinese People!
Citroen might have to turn down their sales forecasts for 2008 sales in China, it seems they’ve just earned the anger of the Chinese people with their new car advert in Spain. The above advert was...
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LOL of the day, Citroen announces Citroen C4 to be made in China
Hot on the tail of yesterdays news, Citroen have announced that the Citroen C4 saloon, and coupe models will be made in China later this year. Citroen could have timed their announcement a little...
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A new and updated Citroen Elysee
The Citroen Elysee is a China only car made via the Dongfeng Citroen tie up, its been on the market for a few years now, and Citroen feel that the well selling sedan is due for a make over to bring it...
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New Elysee – nearly fit for 2008
The face lift awarded to the Citroen Elyesee makes it look almost worth while in 2008. Â Â Â The Eylsee is one of the first models that was designed and sold by PSA-Dongfeng specifically for the...
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On day of Anti Carrefour protests across China, Citroen announces C4/C5 to be...
We like the French, especially Citroen. Citroen has that excellent knack of announcing something at just the right time, last time it was the Spanish Chairman Mao advert that made many Chinese angry,...
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Citroen C-Triomphe – Worlds strongest car?
The below Citroen C-Triomphe was crushed by a landslide in the recent earthquake in Sichuan, but despite its roof collpasing the car was able to drive normally according to recent press reports.
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Citroen China News – Death to the ZX, rise of the C4
Citroen have a very nice line up in China, that appears to be bringing out new models all the time. The Citroen ZX is finally going out of production in China, but will replaced by the recently...
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Citroen C5, hatchback Elysee both to made in China next year
The beautiful Citroen C5 will be produced in China from 2009 onwards, alongside a recently announced but yet to be developed Elysee hatchback. The Citroen C4 was announced in China several days ago,...
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Citroen C1 to be China made, priced 60 to 80,000rmb
The Citroen C1 is quite possibly the coolest super mini to ever come into China, in fact, it might actually be the only super mini from a foreign contender that has dared to go into the 60,000rmb and...
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206 to get face lift, to look like 207, and a sedan?
The Peugeot 206 is a popular small car in the Peoples Republic of China, despite it being an ‘older’ car that has since been improved in Europe in the guise of the newer 207 model, the 206 continues to...
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Pug 207 saloon spotted without cammo
The Pug 206 is a popular car in the PRC, especially with women, the facial upgrade, and the addition of the trunk may make at least some men interested in the Gaelic bubble car. The above picture...
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Dongfeng Citroen making C4 saloon
China Car Times always thought that the Citroen C-Triomphe was a China only sedan model based on the existing European Citroen C4, but according to the Chinese motoring press, Dongfeng Citroen are...
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Citroen C4 Sedan Spy Pics
The Citroen C4 sedan is set to launch in China later this year, but in the meantime the compact sedan is still out roadtesting in rather poor camoflauge: The Citroen C4 was launched in China with a new...
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Second Generation Citroen C5 to launch in China
The mid size sedan segment has already been taken over by the Germans and the Japanese automotive manufactures, but the French are not willing to give up without a fight, especially Citroen. Citroen...
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Chinese made Citroen C5 spotted out testing
The Citroen C5 has long been rumoured to be produced in China, but this is the first time it has actually been spotted out. The upper mid size sedan segment has had a fair amount of action this year...
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Hafei-PSA to set up Joint Venture?
Hafei and the French automaker PSA have long been rumored to be putting together a joint venture in China that would probably see Hafei and PSA building Citroen MPV’s in the Chinese marketplace, but...
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Peugeot 408 to be made in China?
The rumour mill is in overdrive as per usual in the Chinese automotive press, with rumours that the Peugeot 408 is going to be produced in China. Dongfeng-Peugeot have been keeping a lid on any plans...
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Chinese built Citroen C5 to launch next month
In China, it certainly seems that mid size sedan segment is controlled by the Japanese and German automakers, but soon the French plan on getting in on the action too. A Dongfeng-Citroen built C5 is...
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Beautiful pictures of Citroen C5 out testing
Ok, this might read like an advertisement for Dongfeng-Citroen who are very soon going to launch the fantastic Citroen C5, but this is all totally above board. A Chinese netizen posted the following...
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Chinese built Citroen C5 launched today!
The Chinese built Citroen C5 was launched today at the Dongfeng-Citroen joint venture. Citroen was one of the early European companies to enter the Chinese automobile market, and they stayed content...
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New generation of Pug 408 spotted out testing
The Peugeot 408 is going to be the first big Peugeot produced in China since the demise of the Guangzhou-Peugeot JV which saw the Pug 505 and 504 produced in China in the late 90′s and early 00′s. The...
View ArticlePeugeot believes China market will grow 10 – 20% in 2010
Perhaps they are over estimating their figures: Peugeot-Citroen, the French manufacturer of cars, has shared that it is expecting the Chinese automobile market, which recently outraced the US market to...
View ArticlePSA to build third Chinese factory, new cars coming to the PRC!
Peugeot Citroen were stumbling a few years ago with a stale line up of cars that was far from popular, however, recent car launches in China such as the updated Peugeot 207 and the Citroen C4 hatch and...
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Dongfeng Peugeot 408 to launch tonight!
The Dongfeng built Pegeuot 408 is set to launch tonight in China with a series of four models, pricing is also expected to be around 120,000rmb which puts it squarely against the Ford Focus, Honda...
View ArticlePeugeot aiming for 8% of Chinese market by 2016
Peugeot clearly have some high hopes for the Chinese market, but it appears that they are planning some major new models such as the Pug 408, and the Pug 3008 crossover, both of which are expected to...
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Peugeot 3008 spotted out testing in China
As Peugeot are planning to up their market share to 8% of the Chinese market, they are going to need some new models. Their current Chinese model is entirely made up of hatchbacks, and then sedans...
View ArticlePSA talks with Chang’an end without result
PSA have been eager to get a third joint venture started in China, they currently have their JV’s Peugeot and Citroen JV’s with Dongfeng, PSA could feel that Dongfeng are overstretched with their other...
View ArticlePeugeot ready to announce Chang’an venture
For several years Peugeot have been readying to expand their line up but their JV partner Dongfeng is already stretched out with its Honda, Nissan, Kia, and PSA JV’s which have left each partner...
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Dongfeng-PSA gain 38.8% sales rise
Dongfeng-PSA oversees the production of both the Peugeot and Citroen line up of cars in the Chinese market, this is Peugeot’s second joint venture in the Chinese market place after their first JV with...
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Peugeot 508 to launch in China
The Peugeot 508 sedan is set to launch in China and has entered the government approved list of cars prior to production, engine power is set to be the same as the Dongfeng-Citroen C5 with its 2.0L...
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New Citroen C4 spotted in China
Citroen are quite a pioneer in China with their relatively early arrival into the Chinese market, they quickly found a common ground with the Chinese consumer with the Citroen ZX but quickly fell out...
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Peugeot’s Crossover Concept SUV for Shanghai revealed ahead of time
PSA have finally come around to understanding the Chinese market in the past 24 months, especially as the economic crisis took hold in their home European markets and Chinese car sales exploded,...
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Peugeot 508 sedan revealed ahead of Shanghai Auto Show
Getting your message out about your new model at an Auto Show is fairly difficult, the problem is that there are likely to be dozens of other brands throwing out their messages at the same time, the...
View ArticlePSA’s Five Year China Plan – EV’s, Direct Injection, Gearboxes and Three...
Auto makers need to look into their magic looking glass every now and again and plan out a five year strategy for product line up, potential market share and also any other on the horizon issues that...
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Peugeot 308 Sedan Spied in China
Peugeot are starting to love the Chinese market once again, they have launched the 408 and 508 sedans in the past few months and are clearly gearing up for yet another sedan launch, this time time the...
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Dongfeng Peugeot 508 launched in China
Peugeot’s last mid size sedan was a sales disaster, the 505 was launched into China via joint venture between Guangzhou Auto and Peugeot in the late 90′s, it appeared that neither company were quite...
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Citroen C4 saloon – aka C-Quatre – gets face lift in China
The Citroen C4 has been a popular model for Citroen in China and could be credited with turning Citroen’s fortune in the world’s largest auto market. The C4 hatch became known as the C-Quatre due to...
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Citroen C5 to get much needed 6 speed auto in China
In my personal opinion the Citroen C5 is without doubt the classiest mid size sedan on the market in China today, sure you have the Buick Regal with its 2.0T pushing 220bhp, or the Ford Mondeo with its...
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Citroen releases pictures of new C-Quattre sedan
The Citroen C4 has already been on the market in China for a number of years, the car was first launched in 2008 and has shown itself to be a strong seller, the sedan version was launched in 2010....
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Citroen C4L Due in Time for Christmas
If you believe Chinese media reports, the new Citroen C4L will be arriving at the same time as Santa. Reports on autohome.com.cn indicate that the new C4L is due for a years end launch, first at the...
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Chinese Made Peugeot 3008 is Guaranteed to be a Winner
The Peugeot 3008 was originally imported into China, but cost a small fortune when compared to Chinese made compact SUV’s like the Honda CRV, now Dongfeng-Peugeot have launched a facelift 3008 for the...
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Citroen C4 Launches With CNG Option
CNG vehicles are popular in central and Western China, especially with fleet operators like taxi companies. Dongfeng-Citroen have now launched the C4 with a gas tank in the boot along with the gas...
View ArticleDongfeng to Use Citroen C5 Platform to Create Government Targeted Cars
Getting into the government procurement list is the goal of many Chinese car markers, the list provides easy sales to government figures who shop primarily on size and also displacement and price to...
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