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LeTV becomes major investor in charging station producer

[2015-09-28 08:05]

Internet entertainment giant LeTV Holdings has become a major investor in a new-energy vehicle charging station producer as part of its green auto campaign.

VW helps train young football stars in China

[2015-09-25 18:04]

German automaker Volkswagen and VFL-Wolfsburg football club finished their youth camp tour of four Chinese cities and a two-day training camp in Urumqi.

Bumpy road ahead for VW

[2015-09-25 09:46]

German giant Volkswagen, which is involved in a pollution-cheating scandal in the United States, may face a tough battle to retain its brand image.

Top 9 International Engines of the Year

[2015-09-25 06:40]

The International Engine of the Year Awards are presented by Engine Technology International magazine. This year, the winning designs blend high-end performance with advanced technologies that reduce emissions and substantially improve fuel economy.

Volkswagen to pick Porsche boss as new CEO

[2015-09-25 00:23]

The head of its sports car brand will be its CEO as it tries to recover from a scandal over its rigging of US vehicle emissions tests.

VW CEO quits after carmaker rocked by diesel scandal

[2015-09-23 23:10]

Volkswagen Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn resigned on Wednesday, taking responsibility for the German carmaker's rigging of US emissions tests.

VW: 11m diesel cars involve in emission-testing manipulation

[2015-09-22 20:31]

The German carmaker Volkswagen (VW) revealed that a total of 11 million diesel cars may have been involved in the emissions-testing manipulations.

Chinese cities vie to become auto capitals despite slowing sales

[2015-09-22 11:11]

Wuhan is sometimes called the Oriental Chicago due to its central location and developed transportation networks. Now the city is looking to build itself into China's Detroit by attracting more global big names to set up shops.

Concept cars dazzling at Frankfurt motor show

[2015-09-21 16:37]

Concept cars dazzling at Frankfurt motor show

Italian motorcycle marque revs up reputation in China

[2015-09-21 10:13]

Italian motorcycle producer Ducati is increasing its presence in China with the foundation of Ducati China as a new business unit of Audi China.

BMW redefines luxury driving at 2015 Frankfurt motor show

[2015-09-21 10:09]

German premium car group BMW showcased its top models, latest features and advanced technologies at the 2015 Frankfurt motor show, highlighting its BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brands.

German carmaker Borgward attempts comeback with SUV

[2015-09-21 10:08]

Chinese car buyers will have a new choice now that German auto brand Borgward has staged a comeback with an SUV and plans to introduce its first vehicle to China in the first half of 2016.

Mercedes-Benz gallops into China's auto future

[2015-09-21 10:05]

Chairman of Daimler AG and head of Mercedes-Benz Cars Dieter Zetsche is confident the luxury brand's sales will continue to gallop in China, where its major rivals have lost steam this year.

Bosch aims to lead China's vehicle changes

[2015-09-21 09:47]

Germany based technology and services supplier Robert Bosch GmbH expects its mobility solutions business to grow considerably faster than the global automotive market, despite marginal growth in world's vehicle production.

Slowdown in China to hit world's carmakers

[2015-09-17 09:45]

The slowdown in the Chinese automobile market, the world's largest, may be affecting the entire industry, but will hit German makers the hardest given their strong presence in the country.

Downsizing of government car fleet nears completion

[2015-09-16 14:48]

Reforms in the use of government cars are basically complete, an official of the country's top economic planner said on Wednesday.

Tuning in can help find answers to your auto woes

[2015-09-16 09:51]

The car service market in China has been booming after more and more private cars entered the roads in the past two decades.

German automakers dazzle at Frankfurt Motor Show

[2015-09-15 14:16]

Hot on the heels of the Chengdu Motor Show wrapped up on Sunday, the 66th International Motor Show 2015 is opening to press on Tuesday in Frankfurt.

Volkswagen says it 'accepts and respects' watchdog's findings

[2015-09-14 10:58]

After a one-year assessment of the new Sagitar, China's quality watchdog on Friday urged FAW-Volkswagen to accelerate its recall to fix a flaw in the rear suspension.

Year-on-year vehicle sales continue to slip

[2015-09-14 10:57]

Things are looking grim for China's auto market, as sales have slipped for four months in a row compared with the same period last year.

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