Stooky 6th Gear September 20, 2012 Share September 20, 2012 SINGAPORE-BASED motor group Tan Chong International has secured a Chinese car distributorship for five countries, despite misgivings about China-made vehicles. The company, known for its Nissan and Subaru franchises, has clinched the rights to represent Changan Automobile in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. Executive director Glenn Tan told The Straits Times this week that he is confident Changan cars will pass muster here. The first model will be the Honor seven-seater, which Mr Tan said is likely to be priced at the same level as an entry-level Toyota Vios subcompact. "I've seen the car, and it's pretty well-made. Not up there with the Japanese, but certainly better than most Chinese cars," he said. Mr Tan said the deal came about because Hong Kong-listed Tan Chong, or TCIL, makes car seats for Changan in China, and it was the Chinese company that "approached us". Several Chinese manufacturers are stepping up their export drives to counter a cooling domestic market, said observers. Changan is state-owned - its parent is part of the Chinese military - and ranks as one of China's top carmakers. It has 15 plants in Chongqing, Beijing, Jiangsu, Hebei, Zhejiang and Jiangxi that can produce two million vehicles and two million engines a year. The firm also has research and development facilities in Turin, Yokohama, Nottingham and Detroit. Its website says it has assets of 68billion yuan (S$13billion) and nearly 50,000 employees. Mr Tan said newly formed subsidiary TC Changan will start up in Indonesia this week, in Thailand in November and Singapore by the end of next year. He said Indonesia and Thailand will be its biggest markets, as budget multi-seaters are popular there. So are small vans and trucks, which Changan makes too. "We hope to get a small slice of the big pie there," Mr Tan said. He said an expanding certificate of entitlement supply in the coming years will pave the way for Changan's penetration in Singapore. Operations in Vietnam and the Philippines will start in the first quarter of next year, with the 1.6-litre Eado sedan, launched at the Beijing Motor Show in May. Mr Tan expects annual sales in the five markets to hit a total of 10,000 units "in four to five years". There have been doubts raised in several markets in recent years over the quality of Chinese cars, but Mr Tan was certain Changan was different. "We make seats for them, so we know they have quality standards," he said. "They won't just take anything you give them." Elsewhere, TCIL's expansion plans are gathering speed. Its Subaru franchise in 10 markets will sell 15,000 cars this year, and its Fuso truck business in Thailand will see sales doubling this year. Assembly of the Subaru XV sports-utility vehicle in its Malaysian plant starts in December. It will supply cars to Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. For the first half ended June30, TCIL's net earnings more than quadrupled to HK$415.5million (S$65.6million), despite a 6.5 per cent fall in revenue to HK$3.08 billion. Profit was boosted by an increase of HK$175.7 million in the fair value of listed investments and a one-time gain of HK$74million from the sale of a tyre joint venture in China. http://cars.st701.com/articles-cars/motori...se-cars/a/85051 The first model will be the Honor seven-seater ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayspiderx 3rd Gear September 20, 2012 Share September 20, 2012 Last time this glen tan get ah Beng for subaru , ruin the whole rally sport image... Now with ah Tiong car, what's next 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tianmo Hypersonic September 20, 2012 Share September 20, 2012 Tan chong very brave!!!!............. [laugh] 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_blade Turbocharged September 20, 2012 Share September 20, 2012 Last time this glen tan get ah Beng for subaru , ruin the whole rally sport image... Now with ah Tiong car, what's next Maybe he can act as an posh PRC for the new brand. I don't like the ah beng ad for subaru, but I must sat he sounded convincingly ah beng. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-LOVE-CARS 1st Gear September 20, 2012 Share September 20, 2012 don't know why but reminds me of the Toyota Alphard esp from the back...but if it is really selling at the same price as the vios, it is not bad 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily1986 5th Gear September 20, 2012 Share September 20, 2012 What a name, Changan. With technology that hailed from the Tang Dynasty! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanboi 1st Gear September 20, 2012 Share September 20, 2012 Rear - Alphard Front - Merc Side - unknown When will the copying end? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP_Lee 5th Gear September 20, 2012 Share September 20, 2012 SINGAPORE-BASED motor group Tan Chong International has secured a Chinese car distributorship for five countries, despite misgivings about China-made vehicles. The company, known for its Nissan and Subaru franchises, has clinched the rights to represent Changan Automobile in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. Executive director Glenn Tan told The Straits Times this week that he is confident Changan cars will pass muster here. The first model will be the Honor seven-seater, which Mr Tan said is likely to be priced at the same level as an entry-level Toyota Vios subcompact. "I've seen the car, and it's pretty well-made. Not up there with the Japanese, but certainly better than most Chinese cars," he said. Mr Tan said the deal came about because Hong Kong-listed Tan Chong, or TCIL, makes car seats for Changan in China, and it was the Chinese company that "approached us". Several Chinese manufacturers are stepping up their export drives to counter a cooling domestic market, said observers. Changan is state-owned - its parent is part of the Chinese military - and ranks as one of China's top carmakers. It has 15 plants in Chongqing, Beijing, Jiangsu, Hebei, Zhejiang and Jiangxi that can produce two million vehicles and two million engines a year. The firm also has research and development facilities in Turin, Yokohama, Nottingham and Detroit. Its website says it has assets of 68billion yuan (S$13billion) and nearly 50,000 employees. Mr Tan said newly formed subsidiary TC Changan will start up in Indonesia this week, in Thailand in November and Singapore by the end of next year. He said Indonesia and Thailand will be its biggest markets, as budget multi-seaters are popular there. So are small vans and trucks, which Changan makes too. "We hope to get a small slice of the big pie there," Mr Tan said. He said an expanding certificate of entitlement supply in the coming years will pave the way for Changan's penetration in Singapore. Operations in Vietnam and the Philippines will start in the first quarter of next year, with the 1.6-litre Eado sedan, launched at the Beijing Motor Show in May. Mr Tan expects annual sales in the five markets to hit a total of 10,000 units "in four to five years". There have been doubts raised in several markets in recent years over the quality of Chinese cars, but Mr Tan was certain Changan was different. "We make seats for them, so we know they have quality standards," he said. "They won't just take anything you give them." Elsewhere, TCIL's expansion plans are gathering speed. Its Subaru franchise in 10 markets will sell 15,000 cars this year, and its Fuso truck business in Thailand will see sales doubling this year. Assembly of the Subaru XV sports-utility vehicle in its Malaysian plant starts in December. It will supply cars to Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. For the first half ended June30, TCIL's net earnings more than quadrupled to HK$415.5million (S$65.6million), despite a 6.5 per cent fall in revenue to HK$3.08 billion. Profit was boosted by an increase of HK$175.7 million in the fair value of listed investments and a one-time gain of HK$74million from the sale of a tyre joint venture in China. http://cars.st701.com/articles-cars/motori...se-cars/a/85051 The first model will be the Honor seven-seater Looks cartoon inside out 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP_Lee 5th Gear September 20, 2012 Share September 20, 2012 What a name, Changan. With technology that hailed from the Tang Dynasty! Your animated picture very cute. Laugh until tears fails. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holdenutessv Turbocharged September 20, 2012 Share September 20, 2012 Don't expect these cars to last or "probably" even get sold here. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix0405 5th Gear September 20, 2012 Share September 20, 2012 Nissan Sunny was a mover. Followed by Latio. After Latio, no more mover. TC need new cars, new models and new tricks. At the rate their cars are moving, dun think can cover the rental for their showroom. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calford 2nd Gear September 20, 2012 Share September 20, 2012 That is not copied is learning. What is the problem. I do that too for the past 20 years. They will grow. Any good example will be Geely and BYD! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezorn86 3rd Gear September 20, 2012 Share September 20, 2012 lolx y not oso try bring in Made In Taiwan car Luxgen!!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calford 2nd Gear September 20, 2012 Share September 20, 2012 That is also China car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezorn86 3rd Gear September 20, 2012 Share September 20, 2012 SINGAPORE-BASED motor group Tan Chong International has secured a Chinese car distributorship for five countries, despite misgivings about China-made vehicles. The company, known for its Nissan and Subaru franchises, has clinched the rights to represent Changan Automobile in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. Executive director Glenn Tan told The Straits Times this week that he is confident Changan cars will pass muster here. The first model will be the Honor seven-seater, which Mr Tan said is likely to be priced at the same level as an entry-level Toyota Vios subcompact. "I've seen the car, and it's pretty well-made. Not up there with the Japanese, but certainly better than most Chinese cars," he said. Mr Tan said the deal came about because Hong Kong-listed Tan Chong, or TCIL, makes car seats for Changan in China, and it was the Chinese company that "approached us". Several Chinese manufacturers are stepping up their export drives to counter a cooling domestic market, said observers. Changan is state-owned - its parent is part of the Chinese military - and ranks as one of China's top carmakers. It has 15 plants in Chongqing, Beijing, Jiangsu, Hebei, Zhejiang and Jiangxi that can produce two million vehicles and two million engines a year. The firm also has research and development facilities in Turin, Yokohama, Nottingham and Detroit. Its website says it has assets of 68billion yuan (S$13billion) and nearly 50,000 employees. Mr Tan said newly formed subsidiary TC Changan will start up in Indonesia this week, in Thailand in November and Singapore by the end of next year. He said Indonesia and Thailand will be its biggest markets, as budget multi-seaters are popular there. So are small vans and trucks, which Changan makes too. "We hope to get a small slice of the big pie there," Mr Tan said. He said an expanding certificate of entitlement supply in the coming years will pave the way for Changan's penetration in Singapore. Operations in Vietnam and the Philippines will start in the first quarter of next year, with the 1.6-litre Eado sedan, launched at the Beijing Motor Show in May. Mr Tan expects annual sales in the five markets to hit a total of 10,000 units "in four to five years". There have been doubts raised in several markets in recent years over the quality of Chinese cars, but Mr Tan was certain Changan was different. "We make seats for them, so we know they have quality standards," he said. "They won't just take anything you give them." Elsewhere, TCIL's expansion plans are gathering speed. Its Subaru franchise in 10 markets will sell 15,000 cars this year, and its Fuso truck business in Thailand will see sales doubling this year. Assembly of the Subaru XV sports-utility vehicle in its Malaysian plant starts in December. It will supply cars to Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. For the first half ended June30, TCIL's net earnings more than quadrupled to HK$415.5million (S$65.6million), despite a 6.5 per cent fall in revenue to HK$3.08 billion. Profit was boosted by an increase of HK$175.7 million in the fair value of listed investments and a one-time gain of HK$74million from the sale of a tyre joint venture in China. http://cars.st701.com/articles-cars/motori...se-cars/a/85051 The first model will be the Honor seven-seater this car looks boxy, even taiwan luxgen7 looks better.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVT Supercharged September 20, 2012 Share September 20, 2012 this car looks boxy, even taiwan luxgen7 looks better.... I agree. Taiwan's Luxgen 7 looks much better. This Changan MPV actually looks like Toyota Noah, to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-LOVE-CARS 1st Gear September 20, 2012 Share September 20, 2012 Nissan Sunny was a mover. Followed by Latio. After Latio, no more mover. TC need new cars, new models and new tricks. At the rate their cars are moving, dun think can cover the rental for their showroom. As mentioned in the news, this china car is mostly targeting at Vietnam/Thailand etc. SG become like secondary market now... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VellfireS 4th Gear September 20, 2012 Share September 20, 2012 Tan chong very brave!!!!............. [laugh] knn.. copy Vellfire.. haha.. ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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