Opinion and comments about auto makers, car makers, auto industry, automobile quality, auto shows from China Daily and chinadaily.com.cn.
Green cars subsidies not bringing expected results
2013-04-01 05:47:29
Despite unprecedented efforts by the government to promote green vehicles, growth in this market has failed to meet expectations.
Auto industry insiders offer guidance to govt
2013-03-18 05:42:53
Leaders from the auto industry suggest ways for the government to strengthen the industry,during the CPC, CPPCC sessions.
Marketing of tragic infant death fuels criticism
2013-03-11 05:56:21
It's really a tough job for automakers doing marketing and sales in China. They have tried a range of gimmicks in recent years. But there should be a moral bottom line.
Beijing emissions V standard 'a big challenge'
2013-03-01 10:49:23
Stricter emissions regulations in Beijing to ease severe air pollution will add pressure to struggling domestic automakers.
China needs electric cars more than hybrid
2013-02-28 15:09:47
China will continue to promote electric vehicles, as electric and hybrid vehicles sold in 2012 contributed to only 0.7 percent of the nation's total car sales.
Small cars favored in France, needs restructure
2013-02-22 17:32:06
More than half of newly registered cars last year in France are low-end small cars, and its sales in January 2013 accounted for 53 percent of the month’s total.
Safety on the roads
2013-02-06 07:41:30
The fatal traffic accidents in the past few days should sound an alarm about the country's lax traffic safety system and call for more actions to guarantee nationwide road safety for the upcoming travel peak in the country's countdown to the Lunar New Year.
Low-quality fuel near Beijing undermines air quality
2013-01-26 03:47:23
As Beijing prepares to raise its car emission standards, neighboring areas have been using poorer quality fuel that threatens to undermine the anti-pollution efforts, experts said.
Overcapacity in domestic car brands
2013-01-21 15:08:56
A recent report from China Galaxy Securities shows that Chinese carmakers on average used only 58 percent of their production capacity last year, while Sino-foreign joint ventures operated at 90 percent.
November sales in upward trend
2012-12-24 05:40:52
A de-inventory process at showrooms in the third quarter provided manufacturers more room for upping their sales figures as the year's end approaches.
2012: Slowing growth, maturing market
2012-12-24 05:40:52
China Daily motoring writer Han Tianyang takes a look back at what moved the market and made the news over the past 12 months.
Long journey of auto service
2012-12-10 05:37:02
With the invention of automobile 126 years ago came the inevitable birth of auto service. As the inventor of automobile, Mercedes-Benz also played a major role in the history of auto service.
Electric cars stuck in the slow lane
2012-11-30 09:51:59
After several unsuccessful attempts, Chinese automakers are no longer hedging their future on electric cars, but instead looking at it as a realistic option to achieve green goals.
Level playing field for private firms
2012-11-30 09:51:59
Recent remarks made by two senior government officials have once again stoked debate on the future of joint venture self-owned auto brands in China.
Much ado about nothing
2012-11-30 09:51:59
Joint venture self-owned brands are fast becoming the most discussed subject within the auto industry in China.