April 22, 2014 - Car Journals

Daimler-BYD’s All-Electric Vehicle DENZA unveiled at Auto China

April 22, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

DENZA production model world premiere at Auto China in Beijing. DENZA combines Daimler’s renowned tradition and engineering expertise as a worldwide leader in safety technology and quality excellence with BYD’s leading battery technology. Hubertus Troska: “We deliver the safest, most reliable, and most convenient electric vehicle to our Chinese customers – designed, engineered, and produced for China, in China”. Thomas Weber: “The first complete vehicle that Daimler has developed together with BYD outside of Germany and undoubtedly one key pillar of our electric vehicle strategy for China”. Market launch in…

Nissan debuts Lannia Concept at Auto China 2014

April 22, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

BEIJING, China — Nissan premiered the Lannia Concept at Auto China 2014 in Beijing, its latest sedan concept geared towards China’s rising “Post-80s” generation, the “balinghou.” The concept is the second model to be borne from Nissan’s design center in China, which opened the new studio in 2013. It features signature trademarks of Nissan’s next generation design, including the V-motion grille, boomerang headlamps, a distinctive kick-up pillar, as well as the “floating” roof. Taiji Toyota, head of Nissan Design China, says the Lannia Concept exudes “daqi” — a Chinese word…