Business / Auto China

Qoros 3 price close to material cost

[2013-12-11 16:37]

A Qoros staffmember said that Qoros has seen a loss of more than 2 billion yuan in the past three years, exclusive the PPE investment.

Volvo group eyes 50% of Asian truck business

[2013-12-10 21:41]

Volvo Group of Sweden said it is eyeing 50 percent growth of its truck business in Asian countries after it launched a new heavy-duty UD truck range with Dongfeng on Tuesday to venture into the mid- to high-end truck segment in China.

Jaguar plant to build new 4-cylinder engines

[2013-12-10 14:35]

Jaguar's all-new four-cylinder engine range will begin trials in 2014, according to the firm's engineering boss.

In-car apps more than just maps

[2013-12-09 07:36]

Now that Xu Weilun has discovered navigation apps, he has a hard time imagining how he ever lived without them, said Xu, an editor from Beijing's Legal Daily newspaper.

Automakers putting the 'mobile' into mobility

[2013-12-09 07:36]

Given the growing role smartphone apps play in everyday life, automakers have begun offering them to existing and potential customers as a kind of value-added service.

Popular mobile apps

[2013-12-09 07:36]

Quick Check (zhoubian kuaicha)

JLR execs show Cameron the power of localization

[2013-12-09 07:36]

Jaguar Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth and Bob Grace, president of the company's China branch, joined UK Prime Minister David Cameron on Dec 2 to commemorate the official opening of the company's training academy in Beijing.

Short torque

[2013-12-09 07:36]

Rental firm to franchise

Dongfeng, Renault to set up joint venture

[2013-12-06 14:17]

Chinese car maker Dongfeng and France's Renault will set up a joint venture to produce multiple-purpose vehicles and engines, the Chinese firm said.

Geely aims to electrify black cabs

[2013-12-06 14:10]

The new Chinese owner of the iconic London taxi brand, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely) announced this decision during British Prime Minister David Cameron's trade visit to Shanghai, China.

Autohome.com on track for NYSE listing by mid-month

[2013-12-05 12:29]

Automotive information portal Autohome.com.cn plans to make its debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Dec 11.

CAAM insists restrictions on intl automakers

[2013-12-05 11:21]

China's auto lobby has opposed a possible move by Beijing to ease restrictions on foreign ownership in the car industry.

Auto website geared up for New York IPO

[2013-12-04 17:02]

Chinese website autohome.com.cn is scheduled to make its debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Dec 13, as it bids to raise more than $100 million.

Cameron opens JLR's Beijing training academy

[2013-12-04 16:33]

UK's Prime Minister David Cameron unveils a plaque commemorating the opening of the Jaguar Land Rover Beijing Training Academy on Dec 2,according to JLR.

Dongfeng, Schmitz Cargobull lay JV foundation stone

[2013-12-04 13:31]

Dongfeng Motor Group (DFM) and Schmitz Cargobull AG started the construction of the new trailer plant in Wuhan on Nov 29.

Strong Chinese market to inspire German auto industry

[2013-12-04 10:01]

China was expected to be the world's largest car market in 2013 and 2014, said German auto industry association VDA on Tuesday,

Suzuki to produce Authentics in China next year

[2013-12-03 14:10]

Suzuki plans to launch a production variant of the Authentics concept in the second part of next year, according to local media.

SAIC invests into green car

[2013-12-03 14:06]

After Roewe E50 pure electronic car launched market, SAIC develops another new energy car.

Auto website Autohome sets terms for $102m IPO

[2013-12-02 17:42]

Autohome, which provides online information, listings and reviews for auto consumers in China, announced terms for its IPO on Nov 29.

Infiniti sees Chinese luxury car market expanding

[2013-11-28 13:40]

The Infiniti Q50 2.0T, the brand's first turbo model, made its world premiere in China on Nov. 21 at the 2013 Auto Guangzhou. Chinese customers will be the first to experience the Infiniti's newest sedan with its all-new powertrain system.

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