Nissan Debuts New 2008 Teana & Teana XV + Photos

Nissan and its Chinese partner Dongfeng unveiled the final production version of new redesigned Teana & Teana XV at the 2008 Auto China show in Beijing. This is the first new version of the Teana since its debut five years ago and is heavily influenced by the Intima concept seen last year at the Tokyo Motor Show. The new Teana goes on sale later this year in China, Japan and other Asian markets.

Teana holds the distinction of being Nissan's most expensive made in China model and its success is a very important for Nissan considering that China accounts for more than half of the model's worldwide sales. Nissan Teana will come with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine and a 2.5-liter V-6 for buyers in China, while the other Asian markets will get the 2.5-liter and a 3.5-liter V-6.

The front-drive Teana is equipped with BOSE 5.1-channel surround sound system, panoramic sunroof in the XV version and Nissan's Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) that has an 8-step manual shift mode. Nissan has no plans to bring new Teana to US, and to compensate for this it launch a redesigned Maxima sedan later this year.

2008 Nissan Teana Photos & Pictures

Brilliance BS4 Station Wagon Debut at 2008 Auto China

China car manufacturer Brilliance unveiled its BS4 Station Wagon model earlier this week at 2008 Beijing Auto Show in China. For those who might not be familiar, Brilliance is BMW’s Chinese partner. Last year it had launched the sedan version of BS4 in the home market. The BS4 Wagon continues with the original front end design of the BS4 sedan, but the rear end has been transformed from sedan into wagon quite tastefully. Looking at the front grill of the wagon, you will realise how similar it is to BMW's trademark face grill.

The BS4 wagon is packed with a 1.8L Mitsubishi G93 4 cylinder producing a 134 hp at 6500 rpm. Both BS4 Sedan & Wagon have been designed and engineered by the famous Italian house, Pininfarina. So for most people interiors and exteriors of the car should be ok but same can't be said about its performance.

The Brilliance is aiming to get a decent foothold for BS4 in the European, and Chinese markets. For Europe the sale of both Brilliance BS4 wagon and sedan is expected to start by the end of this year.

Photo Gallery: 2009 Ford Fiesta S Model For China

Ford today released photos for the Chinese spec 2009 Ford Fiesta S Model. New Ford Fiesta was seen for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show last month, but that was the European spec version. Now earlier this week Fiesta made its China debut at the 2008 Beijing Auto Salon in Beijing (Click For Fiesta Details). To give the Chinese Fiesta an exclusive touch, it was launched in the sporty “S” trim. This trim version comes with a different rear apron with a chromed exhaust pipe, darkened headlamps, front fog lamps with aluminum-style wraparound along with 16-inch alloy wheels.

The Chinese Fiesta is scheduled to begin production before the end of the year at Ford's $510 million Changan Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA) plant in Nanjing, China.
North America will still have to wait until 2010 for its version of the car. Other expected models in the Fiesta range include a higher performance ST model as well as a RS range topper.

2009 Ford Fiesta S Model For China Photos & Pictures

HongQi's SUV Concept Debut At 2008 Beijing Auto Show

HongQi (FAW's premium car division) debuted it's new Concept V12 SUV yesterday at the 08 Beijing Autoshow in China. Earlier renderings showed a car that looked more than a bit like the Lincoln MKR concept but in real thing is nothing like it. HongQi's new SUV comes with a unique design tailored specifically for Chinese SUV lovers, leather wrapped seats and blue theme lights to lit up the interior.

The center stack is almost completely made of LCD touch panel, a feature that would be too futuristic in a production model. One noticable feature on the exterior of HongQi SUV is a roof mounted rearview camera that sends pictures of the view onto a video screen for the driver in lieu of a traditional mirror. All in all it is a huge machine from every side. You can't call it beautiful but definately a car you will like to stand next to. When launched, HongQi's V12 luxury SUV will have the Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne and Benz GLK as its rivals.

HongQi's SUV Concept Photos

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2009 Porsche Unveils Cayenne Turbo S At Beijing Auto

2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S today made its debut at 2008 Beijing Motor Show (08 Auto China). Latest 09 Turbo S is the the most powerful model in the Cayenne family.
It is driven by a 4.8 liter V8 engine with twin turbo forced induction, delivering 550 hp (404 kW). To get Turbo S you need to wait till August when its sale starts with a price tag of €111,400 ($120,000).

From the outside, the Turbo S can be recognized by its 21 inch SportPlus alloy wheels housed within its painted wheel arches and by a sports exhaust system with four tail pipes made from aluminum investment casting. The air intake grills and wheel arches are painted the same color as the car body. The new understated yet elegant "lava gray metallic" paint option is exclusive to the Turbo S.

All models of the Turbo S have a chassis which benefits from air suspension, not to mention suspension leveling and ride-height control, along with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), which – once again as standard – is combined with Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) and Servotronic speed-sensitive variable power steering.

Despite the fact that Porsche has managed to give the new Turbo S even better drive performance than the regular Turbo model (500 hp / 368 kW), the fuel efficiency figures for the Turbo S are exactly the same as those for the Cayenne Turbo.

Cayenne Turbo S: Specification(specs) & Features

Engine: V8 with two parallel exhaust turbo loaders
Fuel injection: direct fuel injection (DFI)
Displacement: 4,806 cm3 (293.3 cu in)
Bore: 96 mm (3.78 in)
Stroke: 83 mm (3.27 in)
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
Max. power output: 404 kW (550 hp) at 6,000 rpm
Max. torque: 750 Nm from 2,250 rpm to 4,500 rpm

Gearbox: Six-speed Tiptronic S converter automatic
Transmission: Permanent all-wheel drive Porsche Traction Management (PTM) with transfer gearshift
All-wheel moment distribution: 38 % : 62 %
(Basic distribution front/rear)

Chassis: Independent suspension – front: via large basis double wishbones; rear: multi-link suspension; air suspension with suspension leveling and ride-height control, including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)
Brakes: Front: six-piston aluminum monoblock fixed caliper brakes together with two-part internally ventilated brake disks with diameter of 380 mm; rear: four-piston aluminum monoblock brake disks together with internally ventilated brake disks with diameter of 358 mm
Wheels: 10 J x 21
Tires: 295/35 R 21
Steering: Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering
basic weight: 2,355 kg (DIN)
Permissible total weight: 3,080 kg

Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 4.8 sec, 0-60 mph in 4.7 sec
Max. speed: 280 km/h (174.0 mph)

Fuel consumption: 14.9 l/100 km (combined, as per NEFZ), 18.1 mpg (combined)
Emissions: C02 358 g/km (combined)
Pollutant class: EURO 4

2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Photos

Buick Invicta Concept Debut At 08 Beijing Motor Show

Buick newest concept car Invicta(Latin for invincible) was today officially revealed at the 08 China Auto Show. It is designed as a close preview of what U.S. customers will get as 2010 LaCrosse sedan. The new Buick Invicta Concept sedan was developed with both US and Chinese markets in mind and the production version might be badged Regal in China.
The Invicta is the latest evolution of previous Buick concepts including the 2004 Velite convertible and 2007 Riviera coupe, and was designed collaboratively by GM centers in Warren, Michigan, and Shanghai, China.

Buick Invicta Exteriors
As with Riviera, Invicta features short overhangs with wheels pushed out to the corners for a well-planted stance. The overall appearance is sleek, thanks in part to a sweeping, low roofline and a front windshield that has an aggressive rake.
Up front, the Buick tri-shield is prominently displayed inside the Velite-inspired chrome vertical waterfall grille. Polished aluminum surrounding the headlamps, portholes, around the D-pillar and along the lower side of the vehicle on the lower doors accentuates the overall exterior design.

Buick Invicta Interiors
The wrap-around design of the interior and fluid design provide a spacious cabin for all passengers, especially those seated in the back of the vehicle. At nearly 100 cubic feet of interior space, Invicta delivers large-car comfort in a mid-size sedan. The sense of roominess is further accentuated by a full glass roof,

Buick Invicta Specificatiopns(specs)

• Vehicle type: four-door, five-passenger luxury show car sedan
  
• Wheelbase (in / mm): 114.5 / 2908
  
• Length (in / mm): 194.2 / 4932
  
• Width (in / mm): 73.8 / 1874
  
• Height (in / mm): 57.7 / 1466
  
• Track (in / mm): 64.4 / 1635 front; 64.5 / 1637 rear
  
• Engine: 2.0L DOHC, direct injection turbo
  
• Horsepower (kW): 250 / 186
  
• Torque (Nm): 220 / 298
  
• Transmission: six-speed automatic
  
• Suspension: MacPherson strut, front; independent, rear
  
• Brakes: four-wheel anti-lock disc
  
• Wheels: polished aluminum, 20 in. x 8.5 in. with milled Buick emblem
  
• Tires: P245/40R20

Source: Buick