Business / Latest Motoring News

BMW opens first engine plant in China

[2016-01-23 10:54]

German automaker BMW opened its first engine plant in China on Friday. The plant, based in the northeastern city of Shenyang, belongs to its Chinese joint venture BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA) Holdings Ltd.

97 million Chinese hail taxi online in 2015: Report

[2016-01-22 17:43]

About 96.6 million Chinese people, or about one in every 14 Chinese, hailed a taxi via the Internet in 2015, with most of them using mobile phones to do so.

Curbs on cars: A tale of two polluted cities

[2016-01-22 08:06]

When they become available, smog-hit Beijing might like to review them. Beijing and New Delhi, besides being national capitals, are comparable in terms of population (22 million and 16 million) and the number of motor vehicles (9 million and 7.5 million).

Chrysler recalls vehicles over ignition module flaws

[2016-01-20 16:49]

Chrysler will recall 2,334 of its imported 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Commander vehicles in China after finding ignition module defects.

China to continue incentives for new energy vehicles

[2016-01-20 10:27]

China will continue to roll out favorable policies to encourage the construction of new energy vehicle (NEV) charging facilities in 2016-2020.

Auto trade show enjoys record year

[2016-01-19 18:04]

Automechanika Shanghai, the world's second largest auto-related trade fair for automotive parts, accessories, equipment and services held last month recorded the highest number of exhibiting companies since its establishment in 2004.

Auto financial platform dreams big on one-stop services

[2016-01-19 11:05]

Auto financial service provider cheguo.com launched a one-stop platform on Monday, providing services ranging from second-hand car sales and car financing to auto insurance.

Chinese automakers to gain larger market share globally: KPMG survey

[2016-01-19 10:25]

Chinese automakers will continue to gain a larger global market share in the next five years thanks to strong demand, according to KPMG's annual automotive survey.

Beijing to build more charging posts for electric cars

[2016-01-18 17:16]

Beijing will build more charging posts for electric cars in 2016.

Volkswagen leadership vows to repair credibility

[2016-01-18 16:11]

Volkswagen's top leadership is seeking a way out for the embattled automaker with repeated apologies over its emissions scandal and a new strategy that focuses on customer experience.

Changan fine to set industry example

[2016-01-18 16:08]

Environment authorities throughout China will likely clamp down on emissions violators in the auto industry after two models from a major Chinese carmaker failed to meet emissions standards in Beijing, said industry experts.

Tech firms team with carmakers on innovative projects

[2016-01-18 14:05]

More and more Chinese Internet companies are working closely with the automobile industry to provide innovations for a sector seeking a technological facelift.

Auto sales to accelerate

[2016-01-18 13:16]

A faster pace of 6 percent year-on-year growth in the Chinese automobile market is predicted this year, in an expectation that the authorities will help unleash customer demand.

Concept cars unveiled at Detroit Auto Show

[2016-01-18 09:53]

Concept cars are displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit

Policies help NEV 2015 output to quadruple to 379,000 units

[2016-01-18 08:17]

The segment of the auto industry that makes new energy or electric vehicles rode the government's favorable policies last year to big increases in both sales and output, which is expected to double 2015 net profit of 11 listed companies.

Luxury car sales suffer slowdown in China

[2016-01-14 13:57]

China's luxury car sales suffered slowdown last year, as Rolls-Royce car sales tumbled 54 percent and Audi saw its first negative growth in 26 years.

GAC backs Uber to boost sales

[2016-01-14 10:45]

GAC Group has become a strategic investor in Uber Technologies Inc's China operations, a move that both sides believe will help boost the car-hailing service provider's presence and increase sales for the Guangzhou, Guangdong-based carmaker.

China-made Cadillac hybrid car to be sold in US market

[2016-01-14 07:36]

General Motors Co says it will also import the plug-in hybrid version of the Cadillac CT6 luxury sedan to the US from the Chinese mainland.

Road pricing vs car ban to control air pollution

[2016-01-13 08:03]

If you have to drive to work or get your child to school in your car, think about traffic restrictions that will kick your car off the road at least one day every week.

Auto sales hit record in 2015, but growth slows down

[2016-01-13 07:58]

Vehicle sales in China, the world's largest car market, surged to a record 24.6 million units last year, but at a much lower growth rate, as demand waned due to uncertain economic conditions.

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