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
ManufacturerGeely
Also calledGleagle Panda[1]
Geely Panda[2]
Geely-Gleagle Panda[3]
Production2009-present
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car
Body style5-door hatchback
RelatedTobe M'car[4]
Powertrain
Engine1.3 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

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As 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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A LC at the 2009 China High-Tech Fair in Shenzhen

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

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A Taiwanese version is sold under a different brand name in that nation, and the LC may sell in Indonesia as well.

Tobe M'car

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A 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

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  1. ^ a b China's Geely opens online car store on Taobao reuters.com, Mon Dec 6, 2010 4:43am EST
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b Geely selling Panda’s Online thetycho.com, December 8, 2010
  4. ^ a b "Tobe M'car Make a Splash in Taibei". Geely International. 2010-01-12. Retrieved 2011-01-22.
  5. ^ a b c d "THE ALL NEW LC HATCHBACK". Geely New Zealand. Retrieved 2011-01-22.
  6. ^ US Geely's growth: Appliances to autos in 13 years chinadaily.com.cn, 2010-05-04
  7. ^ Auto Special: Safety test proves Geely has the right path to improved performance and competitiveness chinadaily.com.cn, 2011-01-14
  8. ^ Geely delays rollout of online car sales plan gasgoo.com, January 18, 2011
  9. ^ a b China's Geely eyes online car sales globaltimes.cn, September 12 2010
  10. ^ Geely opens first online store gasgoo.com, December 07, 2010
  11. ^ China's Geely now selling cars online chinadaily.com.cn, 2010-12-07
  12. ^ Geely nets online store chinadaily.com.cn, 2010-12-08
  13. ^ Geely joins Alibaba in online auto shop globaltimes.cn, June 21 2010
  14. ^ Geely's selling cars online starts with a victory gasgoo.com, December 24, 2010
  15. ^ a b Golden Award for Geely Panda Design Geely Official site, late 2008
  16. ^ Geely Panda – it looks fantastic. chinacartmes.com, October 15, 2008
  17. ^ "JAC also planning Toyota Aygo mini car". China Car Times. 2009-02-05. Retrieved 2011-01-23.
  18. ^ "Geely Panda 2009, the Chinese Aygo". auto-car-shop.com. 2008-11-08. Retrieved 2011-01-23.
  19. ^ a b Yulon's Tobe car unable to drive in reverse chinapost.com.tw, Saturday, August 7, 2010 1:45 am TWN
  20. ^ Yulon introduces new Tobe brand vehicle taipeitimes.com, Wed, Nov 18, 2009