Yesterday, Jaguar Land Rover’s new China factory, located in Changshu, Jiangsu province, officially started its production. This marks the completion of JLR’s first step in product localization process in the China market.

The JLR China factory is a 50:50 joint venture between JLR and Chery Automobile (a Chinese automobile company).

If you are wondering whenever each foreign auto maker wants to setup a factory in China, why it need to cooperate with a Chiese automobile company in the form of joint venture? The simple answer that the Chinese government offers significantly better benefits/tax exemptions for such incorporation form...

What Kind of Branding Plan Does Mercedes Have in Mind?

Mercedes-Benz released some interesting news that clearly states there is a future branding plan in mind. It regards how they will name the “special” versions of their existing vehicle models.

– For variants focusing on high-output and sporty handling, Mercedes plans to use the “AMG” brand after the model number.

– For variants which belongs to the ultra-luxury/exotic sector, the “Maybach” name will appear after the model name.

The first “Maybach” product will be the S-class Maybach, which is said to add another 10 inches to the current US market S-class wheelbase, which has already reached 124.6in...

Looks like these days are prime times that auto makers release their new product pricing. Today along with the 2015 Lexus NX, Dodge also announced its pricing for the 2015 Charger.

Below are the list for the whole Charger family:

Dodge Charger SE $27,995
Dodge Charger SE AWD $30,995
Dodge Charger SXT $29,995
Dodge Charger SXT AWD $32,995
Dodge Charger R/T $32,995
Dodge Charger R/T Road & Track $35,995
Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack $39,995
Dodge Charger SRT 392 $47,385
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat $63,995

Please note that the $63,995 for the SRT Hellcat trim, also includes a $1,700 gas guzzler tax.

For more details please refer to the below press release.

Today Lexus released the pricing for its all-new NX CUV. Below are the details:

NX 200t FWD: $35,405
NX 200t AWD: $36,805

NX 300h FWD: $40,645
NX 300h AWD: $42,235

Standard features: backup camera, power adjustable seats, NuLuxe upholstery, 17-in wheels.

Premium package ($2,670 – NX 200t; $2,890 – NX 300h): memory driver seat, heated and ventilated seats, moonroof, upgraded lightings, 18-inch wheels

Luxury package ($4,505 – NX 200t; $4,885 – NX 300h): all options in the premium package, plus: heated steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers, power liftgate, leather interior, wood trim

Individual options: navigation, blind-spot monitor, pre-collision system

On sale date: Nov...

Porsche Macan: Porsche Reveals New Plan

The current Porsche Macan sold in the US only has two current choices of engine options: one 340hp 3.0L twin-turbo V6 (the Macan S), and another 400hp 3.6L twin-turbo V6 (the Macan Turbo). Today Porsche revealed its plan to add the third engine option for the US-market Macan, which will be a 3.0L diesel V6, produces around 245hp.

It is quite possible that Porsche will show the US-market Macan Diesel in the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show in next month. Maybe we’ll see you there!

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