Business / Auto China

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.

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.

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.

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.

Volvo works on core responsibilities of design in Shanghai

[2015-09-14 10:56]

Volvo Cars is focusing on a new platform in its Shanghai research and development center.

Motor sports tourism complex planned

[2015-09-10 10:00]

The Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club, the world's largest Jaguar automobile association, joined hands with a real estate company on Wednesday on the sidelines of the ongoing Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, Liaoning province.

Mercedes offerings turn up the heat

[2015-09-07 10:24]

The summer heat might have been dispersed, but at the Chengdu Motor Show that opened on Friday, Mercedes-Benz showed no sign it plans to calm down this year's product offensive.

Iconic automaker exudes confidence in China

[2015-09-07 09:13]

By bringing a powerful product lineup to this year's Chengdu Motor show, iconic British premium automaker Jaguar Land Rover underlined its confidence in the Chinese market and for its long-term success in the country.

BMW encourages drivers to embrace electric with new model

[2015-09-07 09:08]

Mileage anxiety is reportedly a major obstacle preventing people from buying electric or plug-in hybrid cars, but the real issue might be people's reluctance to change their habits.

SUVs take spotlight at Chengdu show

[2015-09-07 08:55]

Sport utility vehicles are one highlight of the largest auto show in western China, which began on Saturday in Chengdu.

Car-hailing apps face uncertain China future

[2015-09-07 08:01]

Despite their popularity, the future of car-hailing apps is uncertain as they face resistance in more and more Chinese cities.

BAIC sets up US research center

[2015-08-31 13:51]

BAIC Motor has established a research facility dedicated to new-energy vehicles in Silicon Valley in the United States. The facility employs 20 engineers and is planning to roll out four to six models each year.

New head for auto makers association

[2015-08-31 13:50]

FAW's deputy general manager Wu Shaoming will replace Dong Yang as secretary-general of the Chinese Association of Automobile Manufacturers, according to the Auto Business Review.

BMW upgrades after-sales service to reflect new key concepts

[2015-08-31 13:47]

German luxury carmaker BMW announced its "Maintaining Joy" aftersales service upgrade in China with a new strategy promising convenience, trust and care on Aug 24 in Beijing, weeks after the carmaker initiated a new brand campaign centered on innovation.

China's auto buying put on hold because of stock market woes

[2015-08-31 13:37]

The rout in China stocks is posing another threat to the world's biggest car market, jeopardizing growth plans for companies from Volkswagen AG to General Motors.

Beijing Benz drives production in China despite market slump

[2015-08-31 13:32]

Despite the market plunge, Sino-German joint venture Beijing Benz Automotive Co is still confident and planning to bring new locally made Mercedes models to Chinese consumers in the near future.

Vehicle maintenance sector faces shake-up from new rules

[2015-08-31 13:26]

China's auto after-sales sector will face a shake-up when the government releases a guideline on car maintenance and repair that is expected in September.

Audi is longtime Salzburg Festival partner

[2015-08-31 13:04]

It is a city that absolutely features music. Salzburg , birthplace of Mozart, is also well known as the setting where the famous film The Sound of Music was shot.

Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen shakes up middle management

[2015-08-31 12:58]

Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile reshuffled its management personnel after a series of rotations in May amid a drop in sales of Citroen branded cars in the first half of this year.

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