If we need to plan collaboration, here's a page for it.
Okay, I will look for more sources at chinadaily.com.cn, globaltimes.cn and gasgoo.com later. I don't know if there's much else to add :P Fleetham (talk) 06:44, 22 January 2011 (UTC)
I hope I didn't do too much and find everything there is to be found. That's not collaboration! And I did add some links to possible references, but don't feel compelled to write prose for them if you'd rather not. I don't want to "collaborate" by telling you what to do :) Fleetham (talk) 19:29, 22 January 2011 (UTC)
- No, no, I think what you're doing is great. And I agree with your thoughts on the electric vehicle section. Most Chinese car makers claim do be developing/trialing/or even releasing electric cars and the details about them are changing all the time. It's pretty ridiculous. The only exception I can think of is the BYD e6. --Pineapple Fez 22:43, 22 January 2011 (UTC)
- Yes, it will be sold in LA or so BYD hopes. BYD may have found its niche in the American market. It can't compete with engined vehicles, surely not. You can buy a famous-name car here for USD10K, no way BYD can significantly surpass that product, and no way to compete on price because of safety and emissions regulations. Fleetham (talk) 01:44, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
| Geely LC | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Geely |
| Also called | Gleagle Panda[1] Geely Panda[2] Geely-Gleagle Panda[3] |
| Production | 2009-present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Related | Tobe M'car[4] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.3 litre 63kw gasoline[5] |
The Geely LC, sold in its home market as the Geely Panda, is a Chinese hatchback launched in 2009. In 2010 the LC scored 45.3 in C-NCAP crash tests,[2] making it China's first[2][5] locally researched and developed compact car to be awarded a 5-star rating,[5][6] and is subsequently the safest Chinese hatchback[2][5] as of 2011.[7]
As of 2011, this car is popular among Chinese yuppies.[8][9]
Online sale
editAs of 22 December 2010,[10] popular Chinese e-commerce retailer Taobao Mall sells the LC online[3][11] although buyers must put down a 288 yuan deposit and visit a local dealership for a test drive prior to purchase.[1] The LCs on offer are not delivered to your door[12] and may differ from those available through more-traditional retail channels.[9][13]
First day online sales totalled near 500.[14]
Styling
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The LC's styling has been recognized for it's exceptional exterior,[15][16] which manufacturer Geely says is "bionic"[2] and resembles a panda[15] but that some criticize for resembling the Toyota Aygo,[17][18] instead.
Overseas sale
editA Taiwanese version is sold under a different brand name in that nation, and the LC may sell in Indonesia as well.
Tobe M'car
editA rebadged, redesigned LC called the Tobe M’Car is sold in Taiwan[19] by Yulon Motors,[19] which may also assemble it. The M'car uses the same body and interior as the LC, but features improved performance[4] and locally designed components.[20]
References
edit- ^ a b China's Geely opens online car store on Taobao reuters.com, Mon Dec 6, 2010 4:43am EST
- ^ a b c d e "Five Star in Collision Test: Geely Panda Appraised as the safest Minicar in China". Geely International. 2010-01-09. Retrieved 2011-01-22.
- ^ a b Geely selling Panda’s Online thetycho.com, December 8, 2010
- ^ a b "Tobe M'car Make a Splash in Taibei". Geely International. 2010-01-12. Retrieved 2011-01-22.
- ^ a b c d "THE ALL NEW LC HATCHBACK". Geely New Zealand. Retrieved 2011-01-22.
- ^ US Geely's growth: Appliances to autos in 13 years chinadaily.com.cn, 2010-05-04
- ^ Auto Special: Safety test proves Geely has the right path to improved performance and competitiveness chinadaily.com.cn, 2011-01-14
- ^ Geely delays rollout of online car sales plan gasgoo.com, January 18, 2011
- ^ a b China's Geely eyes online car sales globaltimes.cn, September 12 2010
- ^ Geely opens first online store gasgoo.com, December 07, 2010
- ^ China's Geely now selling cars online chinadaily.com.cn, 2010-12-07
- ^ Geely nets online store chinadaily.com.cn, 2010-12-08
- ^ Geely joins Alibaba in online auto shop globaltimes.cn, June 21 2010
- ^ Geely's selling cars online starts with a victory gasgoo.com, December 24, 2010
- ^ a b Golden Award for Geely Panda Design Geely Official site, late 2008
- ^ Geely Panda – it looks fantastic. chinacartmes.com, October 15, 2008
- ^ "JAC also planning Toyota Aygo mini car". China Car Times. 2009-02-05. Retrieved 2011-01-23.
- ^ "Geely Panda 2009, the Chinese Aygo". auto-car-shop.com. 2008-11-08. Retrieved 2011-01-23.
- ^ a b Yulon's Tobe car unable to drive in reverse chinapost.com.tw, Saturday, August 7, 2010 1:45 am TWN
- ^ Yulon introduces new Tobe brand vehicle taipeitimes.com, Wed, Nov 18, 2009