Five Chinese carmakers headed for Detroit show

Tycoon · 10-06-2007, 02:49 AM

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It’s only a matter of time until China’s ambitious carmakers penetrate the U.S. market and, despite there being no immediate export plans, next year’s Detroit Auto Show will have the strongest showing of Chinese carmakers yet. There will be five Chinese labels displaying vehicles at the January show, two of which will be making a return visit to America’s most prominent auto show.

Changfeng Motor Group and Geely International Corporation will be making their second appearance at next year’s show, reports Automotive News, while BYD Auto Co., China America Cooperative Automotive, Li Shi Guang Ming Auto will be there for the first time. Surprisingly, there’s no sign of Chery making an appearance despite its ongoing partnership with Chrysler.
We wonder if there will be any backlash directed towards the Chinese carmakers who present cloned vehicles of existing models from other makes.

You may recall there was some controversy surrounding China’s Shanguan displaying its - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER at last month’s Frankfurt show because the cars were clones of BMW’s X5 and the Mercedes-Smart ForTwo.

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OMFG! Look at the pic!!! Tell me it's a PS, please! Otherwise Mercedes should drop a-bomb on these idiots!!!

siko · 10-06-2007, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TycoonGTR

OMFG! Look at the pic!!! Tell me it's a PS, please! Otherwise Mercedes should drop a-bomb on these idiots!!!

It's disgusting that they can get away with it isn't ?

Tycoon · 10-06-2007, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by siko

It's disgusting that they can get away with it isn't ?

Absolutely!

I ask again, for you PS pros... Is this a PS or real thing???

atuv · 10-06-2007, 09:43 AM

That's outrageous,i really hope it's a PS!

kovachian · 10-06-2007, 02:57 PM

Between the cloned vehicles, poisoned pet food and lead-painted toys, I think China is long overdue for a head check. Just where does the Western world draw the line?

cawimmer430 · 10-07-2007, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TycoonGTR

I ask again, for you PS pros... Is this a PS or real thing???

It's definitely a photoshop. The original picture is of a Mercedes C32 AMG W203. I've seen the original shot many times before.

Tycoon · 10-07-2007, 08:49 AM

I thought so and the lights are from MM, right?

Germaniac · 10-08-2007, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kovachian

Between the cloned vehicles, poisoned pet food and lead-painted toys, I think China is long overdue for a head check. Just where does the Western world draw the line?

i know what you mean but seriously, for the hundreds of billions of products they provide to the western world every year, i'd say they do a pretty good job...

10-06-2007, 02:49 AM	#1
Tycoon Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,811 Thanks: 3,263 Thanked 3,647 Times in 1,986 Posts	Five Chinese carmakers headed for Detroit show - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER It’s only a matter of time until China’s ambitious carmakers penetrate the U.S. market and, despite there being no immediate export plans, next year’s Detroit Auto Show will have the strongest showing of Chinese carmakers yet. There will be five Chinese labels displaying vehicles at the January show, two of which will be making a return visit to America’s most prominent auto show. Changfeng Motor Group and Geely International Corporation will be making their second appearance at next year’s show, reports Automotive News, while BYD Auto Co., China America Cooperative Automotive, Li Shi Guang Ming Auto will be there for the first time. Surprisingly, there’s no sign of Chery making an appearance despite its ongoing partnership with Chrysler. We wonder if there will be any backlash directed towards the Chinese carmakers who present cloned vehicles of existing models from other makes. You may recall there was some controversy surrounding China’s Shanguan displaying its - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER at last month’s Frankfurt show because the cars were clones of BMW’s X5 and the Mercedes-Smart ForTwo. Source: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ------------------------- OMFG! Look at the pic!!! Tell me it's a PS, please! Otherwise Mercedes should drop a-bomb on these idiots!!!

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atuv Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,198 Thanks: 440 Thanked 81 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Five Chinese carmakers headed for Detroit show That's outrageous,i really hope it's a PS!

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kovachian Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Deerfield Beach Posts: 161 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Five Chinese carmakers headed for Detroit show Between the cloned vehicles, poisoned pet food and lead-painted toys, I think China is long overdue for a head check. Just where does the Western world draw the line?

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Tycoon Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,811 Thanks: 3,263 Thanked 3,647 Times in 1,986 Posts	Re: Five Chinese carmakers headed for Detroit show I thought so and the lights are from MM, right?

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