Sep 2, 2013 | Motoring Writing
China’s motorbikes in the fast lane. By Mark Andrews Vertu Select. 02/09/2013 Motorbikes sales in China may be slumping, but the new generation shows an appetite for luxury vehicles, writes Mark Andrews It is easy to think of China as a kingdom of bicycles rapidly... 
Sep 1, 2013 | Motoring Writing
Purring Along. By Mark Andrews Talk Magazine. September 2013 Test drive of the first generation Jaguar XF in Shanghai. For a long time, Jaguar produced saloons that, while very British, were, to put it bluntly, boring – the type that might appeal to your aging uncle.... 
Aug 9, 2013 | Motoring Writing
Hongqi H7 First Drive review. By Mark Andrews Autocar. 09/08/2013 Hongqi (Red Flag) made its debut in 1958, making it China’s oldest manufacturer. Originally intended to provide transport for the top echelons of government, its cars were based on an old Chrysler... 
Aug 8, 2013 | Motoring Writing
Senova First Drive review. By Mark Andrews Autocar. 08/08/2013 When I test drove this car BAIC were insisting that it was called just the Senova and not Senova D70. Later it became officially known as the D70, not D50 as Autocar incorrectly labels it as. Saab may for... 
Aug 1, 2013 | Motoring Writing
China only models vs. China only brands. By Mark Andrews China Automotive Review. August 2013 A contrast of the trend from joint venture car producers in China to create new China only brands versus another growing trend of creating China only models. In Europe the... Aug 1, 2013 | Motoring Writing
Hongqi H7 First Drive review. By Mark Andrews Talk Magazine. August 2013 How the H7 is a new start for Hongqi and aimed at taking on German executive cars such as the BMW 5 series and Audi A6. Most Chinese car brands have a history of less than a decade with one very...