Posted on 08/28/2007 11:27:43 AM PDT by LibWhacker
BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer is not happy. In a case which proves that nothing is immune to the sleight of hand of Chinese manufacturers and their ability and willingness to clone any product on earth, BMW has been forced to threaten legal action over a cheap knock-off version of their popular X5 SUV.
The Chinese-made SUV which ironically enough is called CEO is almost identical in appearance to BMW’s X5…especially from the rear.
“We have already taken steps against the marketing of the CEO (SUV) in Europe. Should this car be presented at the IAA, we will look into taking further legal steps,” a BMW spokesman said.
Forbes reports that Karl Schloessl, the owner of independent importer China Automobile Deutschland said he knew nothing of the legal action, but said it might well help sales of the model.Schloessl said he is planning to sell the cars at around 100 dealerships in Germany starting in October…again proving there is no shame among the Chinese or the vendors who get rich selling their knock-off merchandise.
The BMW X5 is pictured on the left and the Chinese CEO SUV is on the right.
“How come everyone’s so agreeable nowadays? In used to be on FR,
several throats would be slashed by now. LOL”
Uuh...I’m sorry I couldn’t be more testy...
(/SARC)
Maybe things are just a bit slow due as this is August...
“the slow month” for politics and “the dog days of summer”.
So folks are just not amped up to react to anti-climatic events like
Alberto Gonzalez quitting his job or even a bathroom-cruising
Republican Senator from Idaho.
Thank G-d for Michael Vick, otherwise some of us would be snoozing off.
They took the lincoln town car and turned it into blob. No curves, no power, no character.
While other cars were adding comfort and cup holders, they did NOTHING to the interior and made the outside look like a taurus with a tyroid condition.
Agree 100%. My older one that I traded had door protection.
I gotta say, that is the first classified ad I’ve seen on FR. ;-)
Right now, I’m all set with my car, but I’m sure a conniseur will take that off your hands, even if it needs some work...
It needs nothing. ;^)
Many computers, storage arrays, all types of electronic components, mechanical parts, mechanical assemblies, etc ... etc..... etc .... and of course, all the MIL stuff they are now making for themselves, Iran, and any anti Western fiend who will pay the price ....
Was it made with melamine?
And once they drain the West financially, they will kill us all and take the land.
Shop for used A4’s in Incline Village. There are many.
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