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Beijing 2008: FAW unveils Besturn B70HEV

In case you're not familiar with First Automobile Works (FAW), as its name suggests, FAW was the first company in China to mass produce vehicles. Their Jiefang CA-10 medium truck began production in 1956. They have a bit of a history in electric and hybrid cars as well, building the Prius in China for Toyota through a joint venture and building the Miles range of NEV's, an electric version of the Daihatsu Move. It seems that FAW was not content simply building other company's hybrid designs, having just announced its new Besturn B70HEV hybrid ... Read more →

Rumor: Chinese automaker FAW to release hybrid based on Mazda 6 Lascelles Linton

FAW, a Chinese automaker that builds and sells the Prius in China, may release a hybrid Besturn sedan (Bentung is based on the Mazda 6) at a cost of 250,000rmb (33,532.75 US dollars). Recently, we ...

Beijing 2008: FAW unveils Besturn B70HEV 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

In case you're not familiar with First Automobile Works (FAW), as its name suggests, FAW was the first company in China to mass produce vehicles. Their Jiefang CA-10 medium truck began production in 1956. They have a bit of a history in electric and hybrid cars as well, building the Prius in China ...

Rumor: Chinese automaker FAW to release hybrid based on Mazda 6 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

FAW, a Chinese automaker that builds and sells the Prius in China, may release a hybrid Besturn sedan (Bentung is based on the Mazda 6) at a cost of 250,000rmb (33,532.75 US dollars). Recently, we told you about another Chinese car maker showing off a hybrid and how China is making bold moves to ...


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