April 20, 2008
Maybe you remember the name Geely? It was the first Chinese car company to show a car at the Detroit auto show in 2006. The display vehicle was a pathetic attempt at a sedan that left many wondering if it was a serious car company.
Now take a look at this Geely concept...
April 1, 2008
STOP THE PRESSES!!!
A Chinese car that's not a blatant rip-off of some other worldly car? A Chinese car that's actually really good looking?
Yep, that's what we have here with this Geely CE Concept which will debut at the Beijing Auto Show. Ah, my hope for humanity has just been given a much needed boost...
Full story here...
January 14, 2008
Geely Automobile is ambitious. The Chinese company produced 2 million cars in 2006 and aims to produce 20 million cars in 2015. It's not quite ready to sell in the U.S. but the company says it is inevitable...
November 8, 2007
I hate this kind of stuff. Maybe because I'm a graphic designer it hits just too close to my heart.
Geely has just introduced a new logo that's supposed to reflect the heart and soul of the company. This is what logos do, or at least that's what they're supposed to do...
April 13, 2007
When I first saw this I said, oh no, not another Chinese rip-off. But that's not the case, as Geely has struck up a deal with Manganese Bronze, the owner of London Taxi, to produce the iconic London Taxi, and it will be sold in London. The TX4 will have a 2.4 diesel engine and is reported to have a Euro 4 rating.
Full story here...
January 9, 2007
Image: Robin Buckson / The Detroit News
Last year at Detroit Chinese automaker Geely gingerly tiptoed into Cobo Hall, barely registering a blip on the Wow Meter. This year the Chinese are back with Changfeng Motors putting up a display of five models, two SUVs, two pickups and a concept car. Surely the Wow Meter was wowed a bit more this time around...
Changfeng promises to enter the US market at some point, but no date has been announced yet...
November 20, 2006
The Beijing auto show opened this weekend. As you may have been reading this show is starting to get a lot more news coverage, as the Chinese are starting to make a bid for the world market. Expect to see an increased presence of Chinese cars at the NAIAS this year.
The vehicle pictured above is the Geely Fengyin (Stealth Wind) concept...
November 6, 2006
Last year the Chinese auto company Geely had a display at the Detroit show, This year Chanfeng, another Chinese car company will have a display. The vehicle pictured above is called the Cheetah, and was shown at the Shanghai auto show in 2005.
Chanfeng expects to market cars here in 2010.
July 6, 2006
Last year the Chinese automaker Geely tiptoed into the Detroit auto show with a small and short-lived display. This year expect to see three Chinese automakers set up displays in Cobo Hall. You can be sure automakers from around the world will be watching this closely, as China is quickly developing their auto industry. It's just a matter of time before they become a player in the world market...
March 8, 2006
Geely, remember them? They were the Chinese automaker that had a display at the 2006 NAIAS.
Well, John Harmer, Vice President & COO of Geely USA, and other automotive dignitaries discuss the next stage of China's growth, as automakers in the world market (and North America, of course) at a networking breakfast titled: "China—After the Gold Rush: The Auto Industry's New Frontier."
January 31, 2006
If you were wondering about the Chinese automotive invasion, to be lead by Geely, here's your first clue: Puerto Rico. For those not familiar with Geely, they recently had a display at the NAIAS, and appear to be the first Chinese automaker to enter the North American market in 2008.
January 17, 2006
Geely, the Chinese automaker, is working on their new the LG-1 sedan, a Corolla-sized vehicle, slated to debut later in the year. No word as to whether it's coming to the U.S., but I wouldn't bet against it happening.
January 12, 2006
Geely, a Chinese automaker owned by one of the richest men in China, Li Shufi, is making a few bets that if played right will have you opening your wallet for the likes of a Beauty Leopard.
First, Geely is one of the few Chinese autmakers that actually designs and develops cars. The majority of China's automotive factories just do assembly for foreign labels - Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda and a growing handful of others. Second, Geely has entered into a number of joint ventures to build a full service network - sales, repair, maintance and leasing. Third, Geely has lined-up spare parts suppliers outside of China - from Germary, Italy and South Korea.
However, Geely may need to revise their vehicle names for the US market. I can't see people getting excited about names like Beauty Leopard, Uliou, Maple and Merrie. Who knows, maybe people want a Beauty Leopard in their garage.
Sounds like global car company to me!
December 19, 2005
Geely (pronounced JEE-lee), the Chinese automaker, will put in a limited appearance at the upcoming NAIAS in January. The Geely display will be in the Cobo Hall lobby during the show's media preview, from Jan. 8–11, but not be on display for the public, which begins Jan. 14...
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