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Engine-maker tries hand at cars

Chinese engine producer Weichai (Chongqing) Power Co officially released its first vehicle under the brand Enranger, or Yingzhi in Chinese, marking the first step in the company's transformation into a car manufacturer. Enranger will focus on SUV, vans and pickups. Production will start in the second half of next year in a new facility in Chongqing. The first car will be a small SUV, which will be launched to the market later this year at the Chengdu auto show.

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