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Toyota to recall 1m cars for airbag, wiper glitches
2013-01-31 17:37:38
Toyota Motor Corp will recall 752, 000 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles globally to fix airbags that could be deployed inadvertently.
75% more faulty cars recalled in 2012
2013-01-29 07:15:55
As many as 3.2 million vehicles were recalled in 2012 for being faulty, up 75 percent from a year earlier, the country's top quality supervisor said Monday.
Renault recalls cars over possible wheel jams
2013-01-26 15:35:04
Renault Group (Beijing) Ltd started to recall some of its imported Koleos vehicles on Friday, China's quality watchdog said in an online statement.
China automaker to recall defective school buses
2013-01-26 10:53:28
A Chinese auto manufacturer will recall nearly 100 school buses with defective parts amid tight government safety checks.
Customers show proof of Pang Da Group's fraud
2013-01-23 17:29:05
Experts and more than 100 customers from 15 provinces have said that Pang Da Group's contract fraud has become a "public hazard to the industry".
VW to continue DSG strategy in China
2013-01-22 09:51:29
A top executive of Volkswagen Group indicated on Jan 14 that the company will not discontinue models equipped with seven-speed direct shift gearbox transmissions in China.
Pang Da Group declines claims on fraud contracts
2013-01-18 14:31:53
Pang Da Automobile Trade Co Ltd denied the claims that it enticed car buyers into signing contracts for financial lease, and the cars sold failed to meet the national emission standard.
Hyundai to recall 2,864 imported cars in China
2013-01-10 15:33:31
Hyundai Motor Group (China) Ltd will start a recall of its imported Veloster cars in the Chinese mainland from Jan 15.
VW cars recalled in Taiwan
2013-01-07 17:12:20
Volkswagen voluntarily recalled its products from Taiwan consumers on Dec 27, 2012 because of Direct-Shift Gearbox problems, China Youth Daily reported Thursday.
Quality watchdog keeps eye on VW
2013-01-07 16:19:20
An official from China's quality watchdog has said in an interview the administration is closely monitoring the quality of Volkswagen's direct-shift gearboxes.
Rising recalls: New law, media scrutiny
2013-01-07 08:08:00
The number of recalled vehicles in China has increased significantly over the past few years to hit a record high in 2012.
Jaguar Land Rover China recalls 337 cars
2012-12-26 10:49:43
Jaguar Land Rover China will recall 337 cars due to substandard fixings in their rear calipers and steering boxes.
Auto sector customer satisfaction hits new high
2012-09-21 17:06:34
Customer satisfaction with major automakers has climbed to its highest point in the past 10 years.
Sharp rise in domestic car quality
2012-09-17 07:57:40
With their reputation for building poor-quality passenger vehicles, China's domestic automakers are the frequent target of criticism by global automotive executives.
Volvo to recall 279 imported trucks in China
2012-07-21 09:55:29
Volvo (China) Investment Co Ltd will recall a total of 279 imported FM and FH trucks and chassis due to defects with heat shields.