Jump to content

Shuanghuan Auto: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
m Disambiguating links to SsangYong (link changed to KG Mobility) using DisamAssist.
 
(10 intermediate revisions by 9 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Short description|Defunct Chinese automobile manufacturer}}
{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Shijiazhuang Shuanghuan Automobile Co., Ltd.
| name = Shijiazhuang Shuanghuan Automobile Co., Ltd.
Line 10: Line 11:
| successor =
| successor =
| foundation = 1988
| foundation = 1988
| founder =
| founder = [[Zhao Zhigang]]
| defunct = 2016
| defunct = 2016
| location_city = [[Shijiazhuang]]
| location_city = [[Shijiazhuang]]
Line 30: Line 31:
| divisions =
| divisions =
| subsid = [[Red Star Auto Manufacturing Company]]
| subsid = [[Red Star Auto Manufacturing Company]]
| website = http://www.hbshauto.com/
| footnotes =
| footnotes =
| intl =
| intl =
}}
}}
{{Chinese
{{Chinese|t=石家莊雙環汽車公司|s=石家庄双环汽车公司|p=|l=Shijiazhuang Shuanghuan Automobile Co., Ltd.|altname=Trading name|t2=|s2=|p2=|l2=Shuanghuan Auto}}
| t = 石家莊雙環汽車公司
⚫
'''Shuanghuan Auto''' (officially '''Shijiazhuang Shuanghuan Automobile Co., Ltd.''') (双环汽车) was a Chinese automobile manufacturer headquartered in [[Shijiazhuang]], Hebei Province. It was established in April 1988 and acquired the state-owned automobile manufacturer [[Red Star Auto Manufacturing Company|Red Star]] in 2002.
| s = 石家庄双环汽车公司
| p =
| l = Shijiazhuang Shuanghuan Automobile Co., Ltd.
| altname = Trading name
| t2 =
| s2 =
| p2 =
| l2 = Shuanghuan Auto
}}
⚫
'''Shuanghuan Auto''' (officially '''Shijiazhuang Shuanghuan Automobile Co., Ltd.''') (双环汽车) was a Chinese automobile manufacturer headquartered in [[Shijiazhuang]], Hebei Province, founded by Zhao Zhigang. It was established in April 1988 and acquired the state-owned automobile manufacturer [[Red Star Auto Manufacturing Company|Red Star]] in 2002.

⚫
On 29 February 2016, China's [[Ministry of Industry and Information Technology]] shut down Shuanghuan and 12 other automobile manufacturers that did not meet mandatory production evaluations for two consecutive years.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/kindle/2016-03/07/content_23769037.htm |title=New govt sweep clears industry of 'zombies' |last=Li |first=Fusheng |newspaper=[[China Daily]] |date=2016-03-07 |access-date=2018-11-09}}</ref>


The logo suspects to heavily copy the [[KG Mobility|SsangYong]] badge (1992-2000).
⚫
On 29 February 2016, China's [[Ministry of Industry and Information Technology]] shut down Shuanghuan and 12 other automobile manufacturers that did not meet mandatory production evaluations for two consecutive years.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/kindle/2016-03/07/content_23769037.htm |title=New govt sweep clears industry of 'zombies' |last=Li |first=Fusheng |newspaper=[[China Daily]] |date=2016-03-07 |accessdate=2018-11-09}}</ref>


==Products==
==Products==
*[[Shuanghuan Laifu]]/[[Shuanghuan Laiwang]] (来福/来旺) (HBJ6460) (1998–2003)
*[[Shuanghuan Laifu]]/[[Shuanghuan Laiwang]] (来福/来旺) (HBJ6460) (1998–2003)
*[[Shuanghuan Laibao]] (来宝) (1988–1998)/[[Shuanghuan Rabo S-RV]] (1999–2010)
*[[Shuanghuan Laibao]] (来宝) (1988–1998)/[[Shuanghuan Rabo S-RV]] (1999–2010)
*[[Shuanghuan Jiaolian]] (1998–2002)
*Shuanghuan Jiaolian (1998–2002)
*[[Shuanghuan SCEO|Shuanghuan SCEO/CEO]] (2004–2011)
*[[Shuanghuan SCEO|Shuanghuan SCEO/CEO]] (2004–2011)
*[[Shuanghuan Noble|Shuanghuan Noble/Bubble]] (2004–2016)
*[[Shuanghuan Noble|Shuanghuan Noble/Bubble]] (2004–2016)
Line 54: Line 68:


*[[Wheego Whip]]
*[[Wheego Whip]]
*[[Wheego LiFe]]
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Wheego Whip all electric WAS 2010 9052.JPG|Wheego Whip
File:Wheego Whip all electric WAS 2010 9052.JPG|Wheego Whip
Line 60: Line 73:


==Criticism==
==Criticism==
Shuanghuan was criticized and threatened with legal action for copying the [[Smart Fortwo]] and the [[BMW X5]], along with the [[Honda CR-V]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.themotorreport.com.au/1504/china-imitation-is-the-sincerest-form-of-flattery/|title=China - Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery|newspaper=The Motor Report|access-date=2016-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/site-map/|title=Autoblog Sitemap|website=Autoblog|access-date=2016-10-10}}</ref> In Germany legal action was taken by BMW which resulted in a ban on sales of the Shuanghuan SCEO.<ref>[http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/06/28/sceo-german-sales-plan-slapped-down-by-judge/ "SCEO German sales plan slapped down by Judge".]</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-09/06/content_371939.htm|title= IPR disputes fuelled by auto makers|newspaper= China Daily|date=September 6, 2004|accessdate=30 January 2016}}</ref>
Shuanghuan was criticized and threatened with legal action for copying the [[Smart Fortwo]] and the [[BMW X5]], along with the [[Honda CR-V]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.themotorreport.com.au/1504/china-imitation-is-the-sincerest-form-of-flattery/|title=China - Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery|newspaper=The Motor Report|access-date=2016-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/site-map/|title=Autoblog Sitemap|website=Autoblog|access-date=2016-10-10}}</ref> In Germany legal action was taken by BMW which resulted in a ban on sales of the Shuanghuan SCEO.<ref>[http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/06/28/sceo-german-sales-plan-slapped-down-by-judge/ "SCEO German sales plan slapped down by Judge".]</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-09/06/content_371939.htm|title= IPR disputes fuelled by auto makers|newspaper= China Daily|date=September 6, 2004|access-date=30 January 2016}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
Line 72: Line 85:
[[Category:Vehicle manufacturing companies disestablished in 2016]]
[[Category:Vehicle manufacturing companies disestablished in 2016]]
[[Category:Electric vehicle manufacturers of China]]
[[Category:Electric vehicle manufacturers of China]]
[[Category:Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of China]]



{{China-company-stub}}
{{China-company-stub}}

Latest revision as of 09:22, 3 April 2023

Shijiazhuang Shuanghuan Automobile Co., Ltd.
Company typePrivate
IndustryAutomotive
Founded1988
FounderZhao Zhigang
Defunct2016
Headquarters
Shijiazhuang
,
China
ProductsAutomobiles
SubsidiariesRed Star Auto Manufacturing Company
Websitehttp://www.hbshauto.com/
Shuanghuan Auto
Traditional Chinese石家莊雙環汽車公司
Simplified Chinese石家庄双环汽车公司
Literal meaningShijiazhuang Shuanghuan Automobile Co., Ltd.
Transcriptions

Shuanghuan Auto (officially Shijiazhuang Shuanghuan Automobile Co., Ltd.) (双环汽车) was a Chinese automobile manufacturer headquartered in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, founded by Zhao Zhigang. It was established in April 1988 and acquired the state-owned automobile manufacturer Red Star in 2002.

On 29 February 2016, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology shut down Shuanghuan and 12 other automobile manufacturers that did not meet mandatory production evaluations for two consecutive years.[1]

The logo suspects to heavily copy the SsangYong badge (1992-2000).

Products

[edit]
  • Shuanghuan Laiwang (HBJ6460)
    Shuanghuan Laiwang (HBJ6460)
  • Shuanghuan Laibao S-RV (Rabo S-RV)
    Shuanghuan Laibao S-RV (Rabo S-RV)
  • Shuanghuan CEO
    Shuanghuan CEO
  • Red Noble S6
    Red Noble S6

Shuanghuan and Wheego Electric Cars had a partnership for the production of electric cars. Jointly produced vehicles included:

  • Wheego Whip
    Wheego Whip

Criticism

[edit]

Shuanghuan was criticized and threatened with legal action for copying the Smart Fortwo and the BMW X5, along with the Honda CR-V.[2][3] In Germany legal action was taken by BMW which resulted in a ban on sales of the Shuanghuan SCEO.[4][5]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Li, Fusheng (2016-03-07). "New govt sweep clears industry of 'zombies'". China Daily. Retrieved 2018-11-09.
  2. ^ "China - Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery". The Motor Report. Retrieved 2016-10-10.
  3. ^ "Autoblog Sitemap". Autoblog. Retrieved 2016-10-10.
  4. ^ "SCEO German sales plan slapped down by Judge".
  5. ^ "IPR disputes fuelled by auto makers". China Daily. September 6, 2004. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
Stub icon

This Chinese corporation or company article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Stub icon

This article about a modern automobile produced after 1975 is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Shuanghuan_Auto&oldid=1147976187"