Geely to release models developed with Volvo in 2015

August 22, 2013, 4:33 pm

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Geely and Volvo will finally team up for a jointly developed vehicle, more than three years after the safety-minded Swedish brand was gobbled up by Geely's parent company, according to a report in Automotive News Europe. The story quotes Geely's CEO, Gui Sheng Yue saying, "We have entered into actual research and development stage and I believe we can see the new product in the year after next."

That means 2015, which is a mighty ambitious timetable to bring a vehicle to market. But as Geely's CEO explains, life isn't going to get any easier in the Chinese market, "Competitive pressure on domestic brands in the China market should increase considerably in the coming years as most major international brands are strengthening their presence," he told ANE. Those statements also tell us that we shouldn't expect to see Geely on American shores any time soon. The brand is simply too focused on topping the Chinese market, at least among CDM brands.

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Will global automakers drop local JV partners if China's government says they can?

July 2, 2014, 4:02 pm

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Filed under: China, Government/Legal, BMW, Volkswagen

Chinese economic policies could be in for a big change, as President Xi Jinping pushes the communist country to open its domestic markets even further. That could mean big things for the auto industry, especially when it comes to the country's far-reaching joint-venture system.

According to Chinese law, foreign automakers may only maintain a fifty-fifty partnership with their domestic counterparts. But with Jinping's push for openness leading to potential free-trade deals, that policy could be relaxed (or eradicated all together) in short order. What's an automaker to do?

Well, in BMW's case, stay the course. Automotive News Europe reports that, despite the grumblings about the JV policy changes, the German manufacturer has resigned its agreement with Brilliance through 2028. This is made doubly remarkable by the fact that BMW signed the extension over three years before it was set to expire.

Prevailing logic says that's because these joint ventures allow foreign automakers to operate boots-on-the-ground manufacturing operations that can help drive sales inside the PRC. For BMW, that's key to becoming the top dog in China's booming luxury market, notes Automotive News Europe.

BMW isn't the only manufacturer that's extended its partnership for the extended future. Volkswagen inked a deal with its partners in 2012 that will run through the next two decades.

That still leaves a huge number of manufacturers with partnerships up in the air, though. What do you think manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz and General Motors will do if given the option to increase their stake, stage a takeover or divorce from their joint venture partners? Have your say in Comments.

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Chinese "Leaf" concept claims "negative emissions"

April 13, 2010, 11:35 am

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U.S. Volvo dealers interested in selling Geely models?

January 4, 2010, 8:29 am

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Chinese "Leaf" concept claims "negative emissions"

April 13, 2010, 10:35 am

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Report: Chinese car quality complaints on the rise

April 29, 2010, 3:59 pm

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Just when we thought China's automotive industry had made some headway in the quality department, we get word that complaints about new car quality in the country have risen significantly over the past few months. During the first quarter of this year, complains on vehicles purchased within the last six months climbed 15 percent over last year's figures. Those numbers come courtesy of the China Association for Quality.

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WikiLeaks reveals disturbing business practices of Buffett's BYD

March 10, 2011, 12:30 pm

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Report: China tells foreign automakers they must build low-cost local brands

March 21, 2011, 2:31 pm

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If you want to do business in the Chinese market, you have to play by the rules set out by the Chinese government... and those rules are subject to change. Such is the case in the automotive segment, where officials from China are reportedly set to add some requirements for automakers that wish to update any contracts in an effort to build more vehicles in China.

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Muller says Saab could sell $10,000 Chinese autos in States

May 11, 2011, 11:31 am

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Saab has been in the news quite a bit lately, and mostly for the wrong reasons. But now that the Swedish automaker appears to have secured loans and buy-in from Hawtai Motors in China, Victor Muller and company are looking to go on the offensive.

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Half of America's young willing to try Chinese cars, 41% would consider Indian [w/poll]

August 24, 2011, 4:01 pm

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Foreign manufacturers have had a strong presence in the United States' new car market for decades now. Germany, Japan and Korea produce vehicles that many consumers find as appealing as our domestic offerings, if not more so. Those countries have had lots of time to win favor among American consumers, while other countries have yet to make a dent on our car-buying radar. That could change more quickly than one might think, however, as a new study by GfK Automotive shows that younger car shoppers

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China announces new, more stringent crash standards

October 14, 2011, 11:16 am

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First Chinese car imported to North America built by... Honda?

December 22, 2011, 6:00 am

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The very first production car from China has made it to North America, though it's not what you might think. In an effort to move more of its production out of Japan, Honda has begun manufacturing Fit models in the People's Republic and importing them to Canada. There's no indication that the vehicles will make their way to the U.S. in the future, however. While there are plenty of automakers who operate plants in China, only a fraction of the vehicles built there are made for export. Last year,

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Fortune asks, "Is the party in China over?"

February 24, 2012, 1:15 pm

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Though many may not realize the extent of it, the auto business has been booming in China for a while now. General Motors actually sells more vehicles there than they do in the States, and huge market growth in China has been crucial to the bottom lines of all the carmakers that do business there. But according to Fortune, these boon times may be coming to an end.

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China issues list of approved vehicles for government purchase, excludes imports for first time

February 28, 2012, 11:29 am

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A black, Chinese-market Audi A6L is practically the poster-child for Communist Party officials who demand extra legroom rear legroom in a stretched version of standard sedan. The Chinese government reportedly spends 80 million renminbi ($12.7 million U.S.) per year on wheels for its bureaucrats, but according to a report in China Car Times the new list of approved cars available to officials is limited to Chinese models. That not only excludes the Audi – which is built in the country &ndas

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Lincoln headed to China in 2014

August 28, 2012, 10:44 am

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Buick has done well for itself in the Chinese auto market, and now Ford Motor Company is hoping it can find a similar success by introducing Lincoln to the growing market. Starting during the second half of 2014, Lincoln will begin selling its cars in China through a dealer network that will deliver a personalized brand experience.

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Volvo agrees to transfer tech to new parent Geely

December 11, 2012, 3:31 pm

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Following the acquisition of Volvo by China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group in 2010, we definitely saw this news coming. The two companies have signed an agreement that will give Chinese automaker Geely access to key technologies developed by Volvo, and in turn, the deal could help the Swedish automaker lower its production costs.

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Chinese airline preparing to launch in-flight car dealerships

March 13, 2013, 11:16 am

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Better hire an automotive editor, SkyMall. The Chinese are about to one-up you.

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GM China President says automaker could export vehicles from China to US

April 20, 2013, 9:44 am

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At a press conference on Saturday at the Shanghai Motor Show, General Motors announced plans to further expand its presence in the Chinese market. Among those commitments are plans to build four new plants by the end of 2015, giving the automaker the capacity to produce around five million vehicles a year in the country.

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China's Great Wall aiming to sell vehicles in US around 2015

April 24, 2013, 2:29 pm

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Stop us if you've heard this one before: "The Chinese are coming." According to Automotive News, Great Wall Motor Co. plans to sell its vehicles in the US by around 2015. The Chinese automaker has been researching its planned expansion for the last two years, looking at everything from regulatory hurdles to establishing a dealer network, as well as customer needs and wants.

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Qoros could finally be the Chinese brand to fear in the west

April 24, 2013, 4:00 pm

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Can Qoros Make A Difference Outside The Walls Of China?

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Qoros could finally be the Chinese brand to fear in the west originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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