Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Operating activities:
Consolidated net loss	$ (33,501)	$ (7,599)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:
Stock-based employee compensation	1,452	1,446
Stock-based compensation for consulting and other services	504	510
Depreciation and amortization	8,496	52
Derivative liability		257
Inventory Reserve	(11)
Provision for doubtful accounts		(19)
Investment in joint venture and other investments	224	243
Gain on extinguishment of debt		(817)
Gain on disposal of equipment	(55)
Deferred Tax	(28)
Management fees due to related party	1,875
Convertible debt discount	12,523
Changes in assets and liabilities (net of acquisition):
Accounts receivable	(813)	(125)
Notes receivable	3,597	(147)
Due from related parties	(1,402)
Inventories	4,212	133
Prepayments to suppliers
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(1,104)	387
Other Receivables	513
Accounts payable	(2,157)	(177)
Accrued liabilities	2,200	15
Notes payable	161
Due to related parties	(1,178)
Other payables	(1,827)
Taxes payable	(1,347)
Advances to customers	(850)
Restricted cash	(161)
Cash used in operating activities	(8,677)	(5,841)
Investing activities:
Purchase of marketable securities		(2,000)
Acquisition of 51% Interest in Zhejiang Jonway Automobile, net	(18,477)
Acquisition of property and equipment	(1,093)	(5)
Proceeds from sale of equipment	110	25
Cash used in investing activities	(19,460)	(1,980)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	3,236	1,008
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt	19,000	3,000
Proceeds from stock subscription agreement	2,000
Loan receivable from shareholder	(331)
Proceeds from insurance financing	174
Payment of short term debt	(848)
Proceeds from short term borrowing	4,799	31
Settlement of short term debt with Al Yousuf		(750)
Stock issuances for convertible debt discounts		667
Cash provided by financing activities	28,030	3,956
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	55
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(52)	(3,865)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	1,503	4,800
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	1,451	935
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for interest	161	110
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	$ 4	$ 4