A speedy catwalk
[2014-07-28 20:37]While celebrating its 10th year in China, Jaguar is setting itself up for a new sprint in terms of product planning and branding to make 2014 the "Year of the Cat".
FAW-Volkswagen works to stay on top
[2014-07-28 20:37]FAW-Volkswagen is the envy of most automakers in China: it is one of the most recognizable auto brands and, more importantly, it does not rest on its laurels.
GM pushes new strategy as Chinese shift to family cars
[2014-07-18 18:08]Sales in China of family-sized multipurpose vehicles or MPVs, surged 55 percent during the first half, far outpacing the 8.4 percent growth in the overall auto market.
Ex-Ford chief Mulally joins Google's board
[2014-07-18 17:08]Google Inc has appointed former Ford Motor Co CEO Alan Mulally to its board of directors.
Tesla names small car to be launched in 2017 'Model 3'
[2014-07-18 15:14]Tesla Motors Inc said on Wednesday it will name its planned small car, intended to move the electric car maker into a broader consumer segment, the Model 3.
BYD plans factory in Brazil
[2014-07-16 13:00]BYD, one of Chinese biggest automobile and rechargeable batteries manufacturers plans to build a factory in Brazil.
US launches anti-dumping probe against Chinese tires
[2014-07-16 10:10]The US government has initiated anti-dumping duty and countervailing duty investigations against imports of certain passenger vehicle and light truck tires from China.
Chinese wheels really start rolling in East Africa
[2014-07-15 06:57]Beiqi Foton Motor Co's commitment in Africa used to be little more than an annual meeting with local dealers. But on Saturday, production started at its new assembly plant in Nairobi.
Qoros 3 Hatch collects prestigious red dot design award
[2014-07-10 17:46]Less than two weeks after the China launch of the Qoros 3 Hatch, Qoros collected a prestigious Red Dot Award at the "Designers' Night" held at the Red Dot Design Museum in Essen.
Chinese vehicle brands welcomed in Kenya
[2014-07-02 14:43]For many years, Kenyans have been used to Japanese vehicles, that include Isuzu, Toyota and Mitsubishi, but Chinese models are now making inroads on the country.
Auto manufacturing plants to disappear in Australia
[2014-07-02 12:09]There will be no major automobile manufacturing plants in Australia by the end of 2017, as all three automakers operating factories in that country have decided to close them down.
Hyundai Motor set to expand production at Brazil plant
[2014-07-02 12:09]Hyundai Motor will be expanding production capacity at its Sao Paulo plant from this year, largely buoyed by the soaring demand for its Brazil-only compact, the HB20.
GM banks on Transformers for faster growth
[2014-06-28 06:50]As Transformers: Age of Extinction opens in theaters, General Motors Co is betting on the latest installment to help jump-start Chevrolet sales in China. The movie opened in China and the US on Friday.
GM says ignition switch linked to recall made in China
[2014-06-26 15:03]General Motors Co said a defective ignition switch linked to the recall of almost 3.4 million cars was made in China, where another car maker discovered a problem part earlier this year.
Ford lowers fuel economy rating for six vehicles
[2014-06-13 13:09]Ford Motor Co said on Thursday it was lowering the fuel economy ratings on six of its models, including a number of hybrids, and would reimburse owners for the difference.
Venezuela to open Chinese Yutong bus factory in 2015
[2014-06-12 15:15]Venezuelan government officials and representatives of Chinese firm Yutong held a meeting Wednesday to discuss the creation of a joint venture to build and operate a bus factory.
WTO circulates report on US complaint over Chinese auto duties
[2014-05-24 15:53]An experts' panel of the WTO ruled on Friday that part of China's anti-dumping and countervailing measures on certain automobiles from the US were inconsistent with WTO rules.
State company's 'green' buses a big hit in Brazil
[2014-05-22 06:53]Two large hybrid buses from China, which have been tested for about a month, will join diverse fleets in Brazil to carry tourists from all over the world to the FIFA World Cup event.
Toyota develops chips for hybrid cars
[2014-05-21 13:36]Toyota has developed a computer chip for its gas-electric hybrid cars that could boost fuel efficiency by 10% and allow the automaker to install the hybrid system on more of its vehicles.
BMW to announce its first Mexican car plant in July
[2014-05-20 15:17]BMW plans to announce in July that it will build its first assembly plant in Mexico and has earmarked two regions where the site could be built.
