Business / Auto China

Car makers set to gear up for more growth

[2013-09-04 16:35]

Stronger-than-expected demand from China is likely to boost sales growth for car manufacturers to 4.8 percent in 2014.
Beijing to cut car registrations

Beijing prepares for September gridlock

[2013-09-02 09:12]

Beijing's traffic authorities will use motorbikes and helicopters as part of a series of measures to tackle heavy traffic in September.

Mercedes-Benz eyes positive progress in China

[2013-09-02 07:35]

It's Nicholas Speeks' first Chengdu Motor Show since he became president and CEO of Beijing Mercedes-Benz Sales Service Co Ltd.

Daimler's localization gears up for future growth

[2013-08-30 10:32]

Daimler's decade-long partnership with BAIC Motor has been a win-win relationship based on trust and long-term commitment.

Geely becomes China's top automobile exporter

[2013-08-30 09:25]

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group became China's largest vehicle exporter in July for the first time ever, as its exports continued to see a strong uptrend.

Chengdu Motor Show 2013 to start on Aug 30

[2013-08-28 17:39]

Chengdu Motor Show 2013 is about to start at Century City International Convention & Exhibition Centre from 30 Aug to 8 Sept.

Mercedes-Benz to outline strategic plan for China

[2013-08-27 10:39]

Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz will launch about 20 new or upgraded car models in China over the next two years to boost sales.

Tesla hits roadblock in China over trademark

[2013-08-26 15:24]

Popular electric carmaker Tesla Motors Inc's plans to enter the world's biggest auto market have stalled after a businessman in China claimed trademark rights to the name.

BMW Destination X to race through N Europe

[2013-08-26 10:59]

BMW China launched the latest series of its Destination X tours in Beijing on Aug 23.

White emerging as top choice

[2013-08-19 06:40]

White is likely to surpass silver and black as Chinese car buyers' top choice of color this year and even in the coming years, according to industry insiders.

Chang'an Auto to buy JV stake from parent

[2013-08-19 06:40]

Chang'an Automobile Co, a listed company under the Chang'an Automobile Group, will become the new partner of Chang'an PSA in the fourth quarter this year

Making a big push in China's low-carbon drive

[2013-08-16 15:33]

China Inner Mu Biomass Power Co Ltd has come up with a new economic model to integrate desertification control with biomass thermoelectricity.

Infiniti aims market, brand, more than sales

[2013-08-13 16:02]

Infiniti Motor Co president and top executives see its independent operation will strengthen the market position.

Beat the heat: Maintenance and mobility on blazing days

[2013-08-12 07:08]

Like many newly empowered car owners in China, Shanghai biotech worker Liang Yu has more options and mobility.

VW: No rush to mass-produced electrics

[2013-08-12 07:08]

Though China has been one of the frontiers in e-mobility for international automakers, Volkswagen AG said it is now "cautious" and "patient".

Subway standard not realistic, experts say

[2013-08-10 08:30]

A recent attempt made to relieve crowding on subway cars in Beijing is "impractical and unrealistic", according to experts.

BMW Brilliance eyes sustainable e-car biz model

[2013-08-09 11:09]

BMW Brilliance focuses quality in its expansion in China. BMW Brilliance will launch Zinoro brand electric car and i series electric car in Guangzhou auto show in September.

VW's Fuoshan plant to open in Sept

[2013-08-07 10:14]

The Volkswagen Group's plant in Foshan of south China's Guangdong province will start production in September, one month behind schedule, Chinese media reported.

After-sales service prioritized

[2013-08-05 07:19]

Overall satisfaction with after-sales service at authorized dealerships in China is on the decline in 2013 largely due to rising customer expectations.

Locally made tires quieter, not safer than European ones

[2013-08-05 07:19]

China-made tires are quieter compared to tires from Europe but lag behind their counterparts in a professional safety-related tests in Germany.

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