Two Chinese cars forced out of Australia

Potential buyers inspect Great Wall vehicles at an auto expo in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, April 29, 2012. [Photo/Asianewsphoto]

According to caradvice, the Australian auto website, Chery J1 and Great Wall X240 have been forced out of the local market after failing to comply with new mandatory electronic stability control laws.

The law, which mandates that ESC must be fitted to all new passenger vehicles sold from November 1, has also led to the discontinuation of the Suzuki Jimny, which has been on sale in its current generation since 1998.

The law bans manufacturers from importing new vehicles without ESC, though allows the sale of vehicles imported before this month.

Chery will continue to sell the J3 small car and J11 SUV, both of which have been upgraded with standard ESC, while the diesel-powered version of Great Wall's SUV, the X200, also comes with the potentially technology and remains on sale，said the report.