Geely, the Chinese automaker that will be buying Volvo from FoMoCo, will launch a new modified version of its GE limousine sedan at the 2010 Beijing Motor Show next week. The original model, which made its debut at last year’s Shanghai Motor Show, was criticized for being startlingly similar to the Rolls-Royce Phantom.. The new [...]
Welcome to our third edition of Miscellaneous Thoughts where we get to ramble about random things we came across the internet today. Geely denies copying Rolls-Royce: In yesterday’s Miscellaneous Thoughts we told you how Rolls-Royce is contemplating suing the pants off of Geely for copying their Phantom with the GE. Well, today Geely said that [...]
Welcome to our second edition of Miscellaneous Thoughts where we let you know about some interesting automotive related content our editors come across on the web. Rolls-Royce considers lawsuit against China’s Geely: Rolls-Royce is considering legal action against Geely for their £30,000 ($44,176 USD) GE Phantom look-a-like - Telegraph KickingTires discovers the secret to saving Chrysler: The company’s pistol-grip shifter [...]
We’re not sure what Rolls-Royce is thinking right now, but we’re sure luxury-loving Chinese consumers are pretty excited about the new Phantom look-a-like Geely GE. Power for the Geely GE comes from a 278-hp V6 engine with a maximum torque of 251 lb-ft. The car features a rear-wheel-drive platform and an automatic transmission. Inside the [...]
