Concept cars in China

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China isn't building all those highways around Beijing--and in the rest of the country--for nothing. Economic growth in the country is putting more cars on the road and raising the profile of China's automakers around the world. One place to see the latest designs for Chinese consumers and for the export market is the Beijing Automotive Exhibition, which kicked off over the weekend.

One concept car unveiled at the show was the Volkswagen Neeza. Designed for the Chinese market, it could be in production by the end of the decade, according the Edmunds.com blog Inside Lines. Other details of the coupe-wagon hybrid, courtesy of Automotoportal.com, are that the front seats swivel, the roof is all-glass, and "a 'Magic Box' serves as an interface for radio and navigation systems, mobile phone, personal organiser and other devices."

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The Mazda Senku concept car, making its Chinese premiere, features a cutting-edge powertrain and oversize, electrically operated flying-wing doors--but don't call it a DeLorean. The gasoline-powered rotary engine is complemented by a hybrid electric unit, and solar panels provide recharging for the batteries. The name "Senku" is a Japanese term that means "pioneer," Mazda says.

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The interior of the Senku--Mazda calls it a "prestigious environment"--is heavy on red, with clean lines and a clear disdain for backseat comfort. On-board cameras provide views of the outside world on three panels mounted above the dashboard; a display at the bottom of the instrument panel reports on the navigation, audio and air-conditioning systems. A touch screen inside the steering wheel is intended to provide easy control of the systems.

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Not as nearly sleek or cutting-edge as the Neeza or the Senku is the subcompact QQ 6 city car from Chery Automobile, a company formed in 1997. Here's a clue to the target buyer, from the company's Web site: "Express yourself! QQ is a car that dances to fashion beats. It is like you: young, peppy and cool." And at 11 feet, 6 inches long, this production vehicle is probably a cinch to maneuver through congested urban streets.

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This concept car on display at the Beijing show is the Xing Qing minivan from China's Chang'an Auto. And that's about all we've been able to find out about it so far.

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Also at the show was the Chevrolet WTCC Ultra concept, designed to deliver lots of torque and sporting a fiberglass and carbon-fiber exterior for light weight. Based on a rally car idea, it's a muscle car for the world market, Chevy says. The rubberized coating for the dashboard reportedly was modeled after the bat suit in the Batman movies.

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[sri_lion]

from what I've heard.. these Chinese made cars has some serious crash-test issues!!!

 

[dpg]

they r 2 ugly

 

[amila325]

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