Business / Auto China

Honda looks to get back in the game by introducing models

[2013-06-24 07:41]

Honda Motor Co plans to more than double its annual sales in China to 1.3 million units by 2015 through an aggressive new model offensive.

Shanghai Volkswagen launches New Tiguan

[2013-06-24 07:41]

Shanghai Volkswagen's New Tiguan went on sale in Shenzhen on June 7.

BMW ActiveE Project starts in Beijing

[2013-06-24 07:41]

On June 18, 20 Beijing residents selected to participate in the BMW ActiveE Project received the keys to the all-electric car they will be driving over the next year.

GM goes local to raise market share

[2013-06-20 07:23]

General Motors Co aims to increase its market share in China's expanding luxury vehicle segment through local production of its high-end Cadillac cars.

Daimler creates dedicated China sales operation at Stuttgart HQ

[2013-06-20 07:23]

German automobile giant Daimler AG has established a special sales unit in its Stuttgart headquarters dedicated to growing vehicle sales in China.

Shanghai GM to build Cadillac plant

[2013-06-19 20:41]

Shanghai General Motors Co will build a Cadillac plant and a pan-Asia technical auto center in Shanghai, sources with the company said on Wednesday.

GM eyes 10% China's luxury car market by '20

[2013-06-19 16:47]

GM, which sells brands including Buick and Chevrolet in China, has prioritized Cadillac sales in China as it battles for market share with other luxury brands.

VW Group sales rise in May, top GM

[2013-06-19 16:22]

Volkswagen AG says group deliveries in China rose in May to 260,000 units, outselling rival General Motors as China's top-selling international automaker.

Volvo to begin output at Chengdu plant

[2013-06-19 16:19]

Volvo Car Corp will start building vehicles at its new plant in the Southwest China city of Chengdu in the second half of this year, according to Chinese media.

GM's mini-vehicle JV plant breaks ground

[2013-06-19 10:27]

SAIC-GM-Wuling, General Motor's mini-vehicle venture in China, on Tuesday started construction on a production center in Chongqing.

Bespoke carmaker opens showroom

[2013-06-19 07:42]

Morgan Motor Co opened its first showroom in China on Tuesday, part of a drive to bring more British vehicles overseas.

Hongqi sedan becomes foreign minister's car

[2013-06-18 07:46]

Foreign Minister Wang Yi has turned to a Hongqi H7 sedan as his official car. Experts said it is a sign Chinese officials are setting sights on national brands.

Lifan sees Africa as gateway to world

[2013-06-18 07:24]

For Yin Minshan, president of Chongqing Lifan Group, Africa offers one of the most fertile land for Chinese private companies' global development.

VW's ties to China grow stronger

[2013-06-17 07:37]

Martin Winterkorn, CEO of Volkswagen AG, met with Premier Li Keqiang on June 5 at the first meeting of the Global CEO Advisory Council.

Local brands looking overseas

[2013-06-17 07:37]

Car exports from China rose more than 40 percent last year and were an excellent antidote for the slowing market for domestic carmakers.

Wuhan now readies for commercial vehicle expo

[2013-06-17 07:37]

Despite an overall slowing in the economy, the second China Commercial Vehicles Show set for October in Wuhan will significantly increase in size, said organizers.

Jinguan Auto, Hymer Group launch RV JV

[2013-06-14 10:45]

Chongqing Jinguan Automobile Manufacture Co Ltd, signed an agreement with Germany's Hymer Group to launch China's first recreational vehicle joint venture.

Volvo Cars committed to West China development: CEO

[2013-06-14 09:28]

Volvo Cars Group is committed to the development of West China, Hakan Samuelsson, the company's president and CEO said.

Changan to sell JV cars globally

[2013-06-14 07:40]

Changan cars produced by our joint venture with PSA will be sold in China and overseas within the next three years, according to Changan's vice-president.

Continental aims to boost driving safety

[2013-06-13 07:35]

Continental Corp aiming to become one of China's top three tiremakers and suppliers, has vowed to enhance driving safety for Chinese customers.

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