[vb-saan]

I am not surprised. If they can come up with a replica of Rolls Royce Phantom, why not a X1 copy. If I remember right, that number was from Geely.

[AdityaLN]

Originally Posted by nik_kapur

Haha.. How good (unethical and stupid) are the Chinese? This car is a Joke.
If Brilliance is a BMW Partner, wouldnt BMW be ready to break off ties ? Or is it that BMW helped them develop this on a X1 platform through some sort of royalty agreement? (Highly unlikely though)

This is how the Chinese market works, the IP laws there are very lax and always pro Chinese companies. Unfortunately, the market is so big and growing that foreign companies have to digest such shams to continue to have access to the market.

Normally, copy's like these are positioned at the lower end of the market/segment. So, people buying the brand will always buy it.
You need to have a equal share local partner to sell cars in China and most of the top selling foreign cars have a copy and normally it's their Partner selling it through their local brand

If I am not wrong, Bajaj had similar issues with Pulsar there, some Chinese company selling copy of Pulsar.

[demonashes]

Where is the reverse gear?

[HammerHead]

Though Chinese are good at copying design/technology, I don't understand how Brilliance can come up with a replica of its partners product!! May be its approved by BMW? Then also it doesn't make any sense.

[demonashes]

Check out the A/C label. Turns around along with the control. Its upside down in the photo!

[rg_chn]

Originally Posted by demonashes

Where is the reverse gear?

It's right below the Parking gear, in red. Covered by the watermark though, look carefully, you'll notice it.

[embee]

Hey Folks,

Now this is really crazy...!!!

China's penchant for manufacturing fake products and copying brands isn't exactly a secret, which has brought upon them not only disgrace but also the tag of 'global copycats'. While fake phones, watches and other electronic devices were regular affairs till now, they have now turned to copying cars as well.



Source: http://auto.ndtv.com/news/landwind-x...from=home-auto

[Mr.Boss]

So many examples here. Exotics were made affordable now

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intern...e-partner.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intern...1-copycat.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intern...d-chinese.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...-pulsar-2.html

PS: Can we have a single thread on this topic? I remember seeing a dedicated thread, not sure if it is on T-BHP or elsewhere.

[volkman10]

Now it is time for Renault's Twizy to be cloned in China.

The Rayttle E28 was launched on the Chinese electric car market in September 2014. It is manufactured by a company called Zhejiang Litong New Energy Automobile Corporation, based in the great city of Hangzhou in Zhejiang Province. Litong New Energy ]ays on its website that it “stands in the international forefront of fashion design”, and that the E28 has an “unique European style

http://www.carnewschina.com/2015/01/...renault-twizy/

[naveen.raju]

So they have hit again but with a loud bang this time. Offending not just one or two, but three manufacturers - VW, Nissan and to an extent, Volvo.

VIDOEV is a Chinese electric vehicles that has come up with this unfinished car. Let's wait and watch for more updates from "others"







Courtesy - worldcarfans

[naveen.raju]

They seem to be in enjoying this. Here's another one - Longer Yuelang X1. The quality seems to be really poor on this one. Wonder what Land rover have to say on this as this is the second time they have been hit

















Courtesy - CarNewsChina

[zenren]

Originally Posted by naveen.raju

They seem to be in enjoying this. Here's another one - Longer Yuelang X1. The quality seems to be really poor on this one. Wonder what Land rover have to say on this as this is the second time they have been hit

The shape reminds me of Reva and not Range Rover. Its funny how they could only fit "RANGE" in front given the width of the car.

[mukul32]

Originally Posted by GTO

YIKES! Run for cover. Could use this to scare all the children around the world

GTO

"This could scare all the children around the world."

GTO, man you said it!!

[naveen.raju]

2015 Shanghai Motor Show.

Cars include Land wind, Eagle sports car which reminds us of the Ferrari and Porsche and then a Lincoln Continental.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mgt0nMovIQ

Source - Youtube

[saket77]

The Cherry QQ - Copy of Daewoo Matiz. They were also sued over it.




http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chery_QQ