Business / Latest Motoring News

BYD-Daimler and ABB partner in bid to solve charging challenge

[2014-02-17 07:24]

ABB's announcement said the agreement will result in the world's largest fast-charging network for electric vehicles.

China announces Toyota, Chrysler recalls

[2014-02-15 14:21]

GAC-Toyota will recall nearly 9,400 Highlander vehicles from March 10 due to defective air bags, China's quality watchdog announced on Friday.

Chinese watchdog warns of Aston Martin recalls

[2014-02-15 09:15]

China's quality watchdog warned on Friday of the risk of importing Aston Martin vehicles after the automaker said it will recall more than 1,000 vehicles in China.

CAAM against lifting limit on foreign stakes

[2014-02-15 08:04]

China shouldn't raise the 50 percent ceiling on foreign ownership of vehicle joint ventures, because doing so will put domestic automakers under severe pressure.

Govt aims to get larger fleet of alternative-fuel vehicles on road

[2014-02-15 08:04]

A campaign to drive more new-energy vehicles on to the streets of China's cities has set new goals in the hope of revving up a market showing a distinct lack of interest.

Porsche eyes new targets as 2018 goal hit early on SUVs

[2014-02-14 17:17]

Porsche's top managers will soon be drawing up a new expansion plan stretching as far as five years beyond existing targets.

GM to invest $11 billion in China

[2014-02-14 13:46]

The CEO of General Motors (GM) said on Wednesday that the major automaker's joint ventures in China plan to invest a further $11 billion by 2016.

Ford to build upcoming Edge near Toronto

[2014-02-14 13:06]

Ford Motor Co will build its redesigned Edge midsize crossover at its Oakville Assembly plant near Toronto.

China auto market growth slows sharply in January

[2014-02-14 11:31]

The relatively slow growth in the world's biggest auto market was partly due to the week-long Chinese New Year holiday. Most dealers close during the holiday.

ABB to build fast charger network in China

[2014-02-14 11:26]

ABB announced its strategic cooperation with Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co Ltd to roll out electric vehicle (EV) fast charger network in China over the next six years.

GM recalls 778k compact cars in N. America

[2014-02-14 11:01]

General Motors Co said on Thursday it is recalling 778,562 older-model Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 compact cars.

Aston Martin plays 'Made in China' blame game

[2014-02-14 10:38]

Aston Martin's latest recall again passed the buck for poor quality of products, but this time "Made in China" is just the scapegoat of the glorious carmaker.

New Qoros 3 Hatch set to debut the world in Geneva

[2014-02-13 17:30]

Qoros is set to present the world premiere of its second series production car, the new Qoros 3 Hatch, at the 2014 Geneva International Motor Show.

China's January auto sales at record high

[2014-02-13 16:29]

China's auto sales logged a new monthly record in January in a sign of robust demands in the world's biggest auto market, new data showed Thursday.

Toyota to recall 1.9m Prius for software defect

[2014-02-13 16:26]

Toyota Motor Corp on Wednesday issued a recall covering all 1.9 million of the third-generation Prius cars sold worldwide

Dongfeng closing in on PSA Peugeot Citroen stake

[2014-02-13 13:49]

China's leading carmaker is close to buying a 14-percent stake of France's PSA Peugeot Citroen after months of talks, Chinese media reported Thursday.

China's new energy vehicles fueled up

[2014-02-13 11:22]

A campaign to put more new energy vehicles on the streets of China's cities has set new goals in the hope of stirring up a disinterested domestic market.

Thousands of Prius cars recalled in China

[2014-02-13 09:55]

Joint venture between Chinese carmaker FAW and Japan's Toyota will recall 3,210 Prius cars due to problems in the control software.

Vehicle sales accelerate to record

[2014-02-13 08:27]

Last month,a total of 1,881,835 vehicles were sold in China, an upswing of 10.1 percent year-on-year, and 3.7 percent higher than December's sales figures.

Beijing misses 2013 congestion targets

[2014-02-13 00:24]

Beijing failed to meet its targets for easing road congestion in 2013, with commuters experiencing more traffic jams across the city.

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