Business / Latest Motoring News

DS to drive China-made cars overseas

[2014-04-28 10:39]

French car maker revealed its SUV model DS 6WR to the world in Beijing, while its locally-made 5LS is set to launch the Chinese market.

Big data reveals trend of Chinese auto market

[2014-04-28 09:34]

Many cars at the ongoing Beijing auto show can momentarily seize the attention of visitors, but such scenes can hardly tell what sorts of automobile are customers' favorites.

Leasing plays little role in world's largest market

[2014-04-28 06:36]

Though China continues to make and sell the most cars of any country in the world, vehicle leasing remains a largely untapped sector that lags far behind mature markets.

Rent a ZINORO 1E for a greener life electric drive

[2014-04-28 06:36]

Earlier this month BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd announced the start of ZINORO 1E rentals. The car is the first electric vehicle made by a premium car manufacturer in China.

Beijing auto show voices

[2014-04-28 06:36]

Lamborghini now has more than 20 authorized dealers on the Chinese mainland and in Hong Kong and Macao, which can effectively meet the demands of Chinese consumers.

Bespoke Rolls-Royce: The only limit is your imagination

[2014-04-28 06:36]

Bespoke was the theme of Rolls-Royce's display at Auto China 2014 which began on April 20. The star of the show was the world debut of the Pinnacle Travel Phantom.

Volvo Group reports Q1 growth in mature economies, China

[2014-04-26 16:36]

Volvo Group reports market growth in mature economies of North America, Western Europe and Japan in the first quarter of 2014.

Shanghai auto show plans major changes

[2014-04-26 11:02]

Next year's 16th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition plans to revamp its schedule, relocate to new venue and provide improved indoor air quality.

BYD net declines 90 percent in Q1

[2014-04-26 07:25]

China's private carmaker BYD Co posted net profit plummeted to $1.9 million in the first three months, while revenue dropped 9 percent from a year earlier.

BMW Brilliance's different path to crack market

[2014-04-25 17:37]

BMW Brilliance will open another showroom for its locally made fully electric crossover Zinoro 1E in Shanghai this year.

Kia Motors says China sales to beat target this year

[2014-04-25 15:58]

South Korean automaker Kia Motors Corp expects to top its China sales target this year, driven by its new China factory which went into production in January, earlier than planned.

EVs in China need more time

[2014-04-25 14:12]

With air pollution worsening and oil imports rising China sorely needs to find a way to reduce vehicle emissions if it is to keep its auto industry growing.

China's auto geared for growth despite slowdown

[2014-04-25 10:12]

China's automotive industry will keep the forward momentum this year propped by strong demand and a new energy vehicle boom despite increasing downward pressure on the country's economic.

Chengdu races to be China's new automotive hub

[2014-04-25 06:57]

With car sales rising in China's vast western region, Chengdu appears to have developed a new revenue source with which automobile makers can expand their factories in the country's eastern region.

BMW's electric car environmentally friendly inside and out

[2014-04-25 06:57]

The pure electric BMW i3, used as a free shuttle at Auto China 2014, has become a highlight at the ongoing event. The public can register online to experience the new car.

Tesla draws big names in drive for sales

[2014-04-25 06:57]

Tesla Motors Inc has become the most dazzling superstar in China this week, not only by taking the fancy of the public but also by attracting willing cooperation from local industry leaders.

What's hot at Beijing auto show?

[2014-04-24 16:53]

With the auto show now in full swing, you may wonder what exactly tops the list that visitors want to feast their eyes on.

Qoros stages two China premieres at auto show

[2014-04-24 14:52]

New international car brand, Qoros, today hosted two China premieres at the 13th Beijing International Motor Show.

Qoros 3 Hatch, eBIQE Concept debut China

[2014-04-24 14:52]

Qoros, the new international car brand, staged a double Chinese premiere at the 13th Beijing International Motor Show on April 20, 2014.

Siemens, BAIC jointly boost new energy cars' market

[2014-04-23 07:56]

The two companies plan to set up a joint venture this year to produce highly efficient motors and inverters for hybrid and battery electric vehicles.

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