Condensed Consolidated Statement Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss	$ (4,512)	$ (7,185)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Stock-based compensation	671	506
Stock-based compensation for R&D activities	105	20
Depreciation and amortization	1,799	1,373
Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts	(3)	28
Inventory Reserve	95
Loss from joint venture and other investments	119	73
Change in fair value of derivative liability		358
Convertible debt discount		1,850
Deferred tax benefit	(38)
Changes in assets and liabilities: (net of acquisition )
Notes receivable	729	156
Accounts receivable	34	1,535
Inventories	(357)	(1,442)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(723)	(2)
Due from related parties	(1,284)
Accounts payable	299	2,099
Accrued liabilities	(876)	(893)
Advances to customers	2,625
Taxes payable	(245)
Other payables	(363)
Net cash used in operating activities	(1,925)	(1,524)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of 51% Interest in Zhejiang Jonway Automobile, net		(19,030)
Acquisition of property and equipment	(597)	(543)
Proceeds from sale of equipment		10
Net cash flows used in investing activities:	(597)	(19,563)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from short term loans	522
Repayment of short term loans	(852)	(2,126)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		244
Repayment to related parties	(2,001)
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt		19,000
Proceeds from stock subscription agreement		2,000
Proceeds from notes payable	670
Change in restricted cash	266	884
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(1,395)	20,002
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(20)	4
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(3,937)	(1,081)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	5,859	2,496
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENT, end of period	1,922	1,415
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during period for interest	264
Cash paid during period for taxes		$ 4