Business / Auto Shanghai News

Raising the bar in China's auto industry

[2013-04-19 13:11]

The synergy between European heritage in the auto industry and dynamism in China's local production is perfectly exemplified by Beijing Benz Automotive Co Ltd.

Mercedes-Benz to stun Auto Shanghai with new design language

[2013-04-19 11:09]

A complete lineup from Mercedes-Benz at Hall E7 at Auto Shanghai 2013 this year will appeal not just to the logic of car drivers, but also their emotions.

BMW JV unveils new brand before Auto Shanghai 2013

[2013-04-17 07:58]

BMW released an independent brand ZINORO made in China for China owned by its joint venture with Chinese partner Brilliance Auto.

Ford sees profit in China after expansion push

[2013-04-16 18:00]

China and the rest of Asia take up 35 to 40 percent of weekly meetings of Ford's top executives, many hooked in by video conference.

Ford eyes doubling market share in China

[2013-04-16 17:54]

Ford Motor Co confirmed it can double its share to 6 percent of the Chinese passenger vehicle market over the next three years as it rolls out a spate of new products.

Renault aims to sell 40k units

[2013-04-15 11:53]

French automaker Renault hopes to sell 40,000 units in 2013, said Chen Guozhang, CEO of Renault Greater China, in a recent interview.

Kia venture to debut electric car at Auto Shanghai 2013

[2013-04-15 11:52]

Dongfeng Yueda Kia said it will debut Huaqi, its wholly owned pure-electric car brand, during the Auto Shanghai 2013 later this month.

Luxury cars to debut at Auto Shanghai 2013

[2013-04-15 11:52]

Nearly 2,000 automobile and component manufacturers from 18 countries and regions will be present at the event.

Jaguar Land Rover's all-New Range Rover at Auto Shanghai 2013

[2013-04-15 07:58]

The latest Range Rover, built by British automaker Jaguar Land Rover, recently hit the Chinese market and its price tag ranges from 1.5 million to about 2.8 million yuan.

Exhaust filter virtually eliminates diesel PM2.5

[2013-04-15 07:58]

A technology that can help substantially reduce the most harmful emissions of diesel vehicles was recently developed by the Hefei University of Technology.

BMW Brilliance to make electric brand

[2013-04-15 07:58]

German premium automaker BMW last week unveiled a new brand in China in a bid to tap the nation's fledgling electric car market.

Carat eyes growing wealthy class at Auto Shanghai 2013

[2013-04-15 07:58]

Following in the footsteps of premium automakers, manufacturers of specialty vehicles are targeting the swelling ranks of China's wealthy elite.

Audi confident about Chinese sales goals

[2013-04-15 07:58]

Audi plans an aggressive localization strategy to meet its China sales goals over the next two years, said a top official with FAW Volkswagen.

Angel-dress models at Shandong auto show

[2013-04-13 16:34]

A model poses next to a car at the Shandong auto show in Jinan, capital of the Shandong province on April 11, 2013.

Weichai hopes Ferrari deal will keep it in poll position

[2013-04-12 07:32]

Weichai Power is to strengthen its partnership with the Italian supercar maker, after signing a strategic alliance with it on technology, brand and market.

Weichai hopes new Ferrari deal will keep it in poll position

[2013-04-12 07:32]

Weichai Power is to strengthen its partnership with the Italian supercar maker, after signing a strategic alliance on technology, brand and market.

Ferrari F1 interested in Chinese drivers

China's FAW opens new auto plant in Jilin

[2013-04-11 09:21]

The FAW Group, a major automobile manufacturer of China, opened a new plant on Wednesday in Northeast China's Jilin province.

Chinese firm earmarks $200m to build EcoMotors engine

[2013-04-10 14:57]

One of China's largest auto parts makers said it will construct a $200-million factory to build a radical new engine developed by a suburban Detroit startup.

Continental Tires plans major retail expansion in China

[2013-04-10 11:09]

Continental Tires, the leading German tire manufacturer, is aiming to become one of China's top three tire makers and suppliers.

BAIC can use Mercedes platforms to build cars

[2013-04-08 17:35]

Chinese State-owned automaker BAIC Motor could in the future build cars off vehicle architectures used to make Mercedes-Benz luxury cars.

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