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BAIC launches 007 SUV, James Bond shaken and stirred

BAIC 007 Sport Utility Vehicle

BAIC 007 Sport Utility Vehicle – Click above for high-res image gallery

It may have his code number on it, but we highly doubt that James Bond would be caught driving the BAIC 007 SUV. The Chinese automaker is reportedly getting ready to launch the somewhat dowdy compact sport utility vehicle, and whether by coincidence or on purpose, it bears the name of MI6’s greatest agent.

According to China Car Times, this new 007 SUV starts at just over 80,000 RMB or right around $12,100 U.S., so at least Mr. Bond wouldn’t have to feel too badly if he wrecked a few dozen of them in the course of making his appointed rounds. The base BAIC 007 SUV is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder paired with a five-speed manual transmission, while higher trims are available with a 2.4-liter engine and a navigation system.

Gallery: BAIC 007

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[Source: China Car Times]

BAIC launches 007 SUV, James Bond shaken and stirred originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Report: China’s BAIC gunning to buy Pininfarina

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BAIC C71EV

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Beijing Automotive Industry Corp, or BAIC, is looking to buy Italian design firm Pininfarina. The Chinese automaker is already working with Pininfarina in collaboration on its upcoming models based on older Saabs.

Since mid-2009, Pininfarina’s family ownership has been looking to unload its majority stake in the company. Interest from several Chinese automakers has been piqued and BAIC is not alone in bidding for the right to purchase the design house. Brilliance and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile have put in bids, as have Indian automakers Mahindra and Bajaj Auto and Canadian parts supplier Magna International.

Regardless of BAIC submitting a winning bid, work with Pininfarina is proceeding and we expect to see the fruits of both companies’ efforts at a car show sometime in the very near future.

Gallery: Beijing 2010: BAIC Saabs

[Source: Gasgoo]

Report: China’s BAIC gunning to buy Pininfarina originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 02 Jan 2011 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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