China's BYD pledges to sell cars in America in 2015
01-09-14, 11:51 AM
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China's BYD pledges to sell cars in America in 2015
China's BYD pledges to sell cars in America in 2015
Chinese automakers have been making noise about entering the North American market for years, stretching back a decade or more. A combination of factors – from the disjointed nature of the Chinese auto industry to lingering quality issues – have kept that from happening, but the day when Chinese cars roam the Great American Road may finally be upon us.
Following aborted efforts by such automakers as Geely and Great Wall, it's BYD that appears to be leading the charge this time. The company backed by investor Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate is now targeting 2015 – just a year away from now – to start selling cars in the United States. It wouldn't be the first time BYD has talked about entering the US market, though. It previously targeted an American launch in 2010, only to end up missing that target. Following a three-year restructuring plan led by its billionaire chairman **** Chuanfu, however, BYD is looking to be in better shape.
The company already has a presence in North America, selling electric buses, and is preparing to begin manufacturing them in California within the next few months.
Following aborted efforts by such automakers as Geely and Great Wall, it's BYD that appears to be leading the charge this time. The company backed by investor Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate is now targeting 2015 – just a year away from now – to start selling cars in the United States. It wouldn't be the first time BYD has talked about entering the US market, though. It previously targeted an American launch in 2010, only to end up missing that target. Following a three-year restructuring plan led by its billionaire chairman **** Chuanfu, however, BYD is looking to be in better shape.
The company already has a presence in North America, selling electric buses, and is preparing to begin manufacturing them in California within the next few months.
01-09-14, 08:41 PM
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the tsunami is approaching...
01-10-14, 07:28 AM
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I wouldn't consider a Chinese car at the moment...............because they're not yet at the level of Korean cars. Heck, even Taiwanese cars (Luxgen) or Malaysian cars (Proton) are still better than China cars.
In short, China cars still need to improve more. Maybe by year 2020, we'll see how much they've improved....
In short, China cars still need to improve more. Maybe by year 2020, we'll see how much they've improved....
01-10-14, 08:21 AM
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Lexus Test Driver
I wouldn't consider a Chinese car at the moment...............because they're not yet at the level of Korean cars. Heck, even Taiwanese cars (Luxgen) or Malaysian cars (Proton) are still better than China cars.
In short, China cars still need to improve more. Maybe by year 2020, we'll see how much they've improved....
In short, China cars still need to improve more. Maybe by year 2020, we'll see how much they've improved....
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01-10-14, 09:04 AM
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The body will probably disintegrate at speeds beyond 100 km/h (or 62 mph)
01-10-14, 11:32 AM
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These, and also Smart car. When I see them, I see moving coffins. Because there is no Crumple zone whatsoever, that if somebody hit you, you will suffer.....if not better death opportunity......the Firer Fighters will have a hard time sawing, cuting some metal parts without taking out a piece of ya
01-10-14, 11:51 AM
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as for india, of course tata now owns jaguar and land rover, both now producing excellent vehicles.
it's only a matter of time. the numbers (people and money) are overwhelming. it will probably be a chinese electric car that becomes the first hit.
01-10-14, 12:51 PM
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i said tsunami is approaching, not that it's here. at one time, japanese and korean cars were junk too.
as for india, of course tata now owns jaguar and land rover, both now producing excellent vehicles.
it's only a matter of time. the numbers (people and money) are overwhelming. it will probably be a chinese electric car that becomes the first hit.
as for india, of course tata now owns jaguar and land rover, both now producing excellent vehicles.
it's only a matter of time. the numbers (people and money) are overwhelming. it will probably be a chinese electric car that becomes the first hit.
Tata is utter crap. They just invested in money, like chinese did to Volvo, they dont make those cars... Tata's own cars are not good at all.
01-10-14, 01:46 PM
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well, as I said before, they dont sell well in their own country, i am not sure why would this change... why would it only be matter of time when they dont have their own market to rely on? Russians went to space and never built a good car.
Tata is utter crap. They just invested in money, like chinese did to Volvo, they dont make those cars... Tata's own cars are not good at all.
Tata is utter crap. They just invested in money, like chinese did to Volvo, they dont make those cars... Tata's own cars are not good at all.
01-10-14, 02:20 PM
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I assume you're referring to regular Tata-designed vehicles sold in Asia. Don't forget, they (now) own Jaguar and Land Rover...bought both them from Ford. Even with their (admittedly) sub-par reliability, both brands are quite impressive.