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Zotye's Concept S Is A Lamborghini Urus Copy For China

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Chinese automaker Zotye, perhaps best known for building the SR9, a blatant copy of the Porsche Macan, will unveil a new concept heavily inspired by the Lamborghini Urus at this month’s Shanghai Auto Show. Previewed by two rather appalling sketches, the vehicle, dubbed the Concept S, adopts a side profile and rear end almost identical to the Urus. That includes the same doors, squared wheel arches, a similar taillight configuration and the same rear bumper, though outfitted with six tailpipes. Credit where credit’s due, the front end of the Zotye Concept S is more distinctive, even if the company’s rendering isn’t very life-like (check out the rear wheel!). Included in the design are a set of small and sharp headlights attached to slim air intakes and a front bumper that may have been inspired by the Urus but is quite a bit different. Based on the company’s previous disregard for trademarks and copyrights, we wouldn’t be surprised to see the Concept S spawn a production car sh...

Chinese Carmaker Launches Hybrid/Electric BMW i3 Copy

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Yet another Chinese automaker has launched a new model  heavily inspired  by an existing car, this time blatantly ripping off the BMW i3. Details about the Chinese  copy  of the i3 are scarce, but these images and information from  PC Auto  suggest that the model will soon hit the streets of China in both plug-in hybrid and all-electric forms. The hybrid features a 1.0-liter internal combustion engine delivering 68 PS (67 hp) coupled to a 41 PS (40 HP) electric motor, while the EV is powered solely by the electric motor. According to the local publication, the Chinese i3 has similar dimensions to the real thing, measuring 4,163 mm long, 1,720 mm wide and 1,630 mm high and boasts a 2,515 mm wheelbase. The  BMW i3  has a slightly longer 2,570 mm wheelbase but is shorter at 3,999 mm, wider at 1,775 mm and marginally lower at 1,578 mm. Source: Carscoops