Business / Latest Motoring News

2016 Wards 10 Best Engines

[2015-12-16 10:52]

Wards Auto announced Dec 10 the Wards10 Best Engines competition recognizes outstanding engines and electrified propulsion systems, as well as the technology and engineering behind them.

Baidu and BMW jointly test self-driven car in Beijing

[2015-12-15 16:33]

China's search engine Baidu Inc said it tested the autonomous driving technology in a BMW 3 GT through urban traffic, fifth ring road and highway in Beijing on Dec 10.

Geely bets on high-tech, new-energy cars

[2015-12-15 13:47]

Chinese auto maker Geely is best known for its low-priced cars, but the company hopes to reinvent itself as an innovator through new-energy and Internet-equipped vehicles.

Compact, 'green' and neighborhood-friendly

[2015-12-15 10:52]

A new range of lightweight electric vehicles catches the fancy of senior citizens and food delivery brigade alike.

China's new energy vehicle output surges 600%

[2015-12-15 10:27]

China's production of new energy vehicles surged by 600 percent year on year in November thanks to government support.

Environmental group sues VW for emission cheating

[2015-12-15 07:43]

In the lawsuit, the group asks the court to order the automaker to apologize for the cheating and to compensate for the environmental pollution.

Auto data company launches first usage-based insurance

[2015-12-14 14:53]

By launching China's first usage-based auto insurance, Lichengbao aims to provide fair premium to drivers and help the smaller companies.

Discerning drivers know time's right for a smart choice

[2015-12-14 13:16]

Held on Saturday in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, "smart times 2015" was the culmination of a fruitful year in China for the smart brand, which once again showcased its creativity for pioneering urban lifestyles.

Independents look to tap potential of after-sales market

[2015-12-14 13:16]

As car ownership has rocketed in the world's largest vehicle market in recent years, so too has the market for after-sale services.

FAW Group helps subsidiary avoid delisting on exchange

[2015-12-14 13:15]

China's FAW Group is helping its listed subsidiary FAW Xiali out of a delisting risk as it seeks to avoid hurting investors' confidence in the State-owned carmaker's future.

Sales continue recovery in November

[2015-12-14 13:14]

China's auto sales are expected to grow around 3 percent year-on-year in 2015 and even higher in the next year as the market continues rebounding in November.

Audi delivers around 147,750 vehicles worldwide in November

[2015-12-12 11:07]

German automaker Audi AG reported on Friday that around 147,750 vehicles were sold in November, a year-on-year increase of 1.0 percent.

Jaguar Land Rover, joint venture appoint new marketing executive

[2015-12-11 17:14]

Jaguar Land Rover and its Chinese joint venture Chery Jaguar Land Rover have announced the appointment of Bernd Pichler as executive vice-president of Integrated Marketing, Sales&Service.

Yutong trialing green buses in Paris

[2015-12-11 09:26]

Zhengzhou Yutong Bus Co Ltd, based in Central China's Henan province, could be on the way to becoming the first Chinese firm to have its buses running regularly on the streets of Paris.

NürnbergMesse connects auto industry worldwide

[2015-12-09 10:10]

NürnbergMesse Group, the German exhibition company, will continue to provide service to China's automotive industry with its global knowledge and in-depth experience.

Didi Kuaidi plans car sales to diversify its business

[2015-12-08 09:59]

Didi Kuaidi is planning to sell cars through its platform, as the ride-hailing major seeks to diversify its business mix to more segments and sectors.

Punishment possible on second-hand vehicle sellers

[2015-12-07 10:24]

Authorities may apply punitive measures next year on vehicle sellers when their products are found to be substandard, which is expected to help the world's largest vehicle market's lagging used car trade.

Vehicle inventories rise as dealers prep for peak sales season

[2015-12-07 10:23]

November car inventories in China climbed past October levels after auto dealers increased their orders to prepare for the peak sales season ahead of Lunar New Year.

As lottery luck wanes, NEV market prospects brighten

[2015-12-07 10:08]

This year, eight local automakers, including SAIC, Dongfeng, Changan and Geely, announced they are advancing their research and development of NEV models in the near future.

Letv, Aston Martin unite to develop connected cars

[2015-12-07 09:58]

China's young Internet company Letv is planning to develop connected electric cars with British luxury carmaker Aston Martin.

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