Business / Auto Global

Concept cars' world premieres at LA auto show

[2014-12-03 08:52]

Concept cars' world premieres at LA auto show

Luxury cars' world premieres at LA auto show

[2014-12-02 14:53]

Luxury cars' world premieres at LA auto show.

China's Lifan to build car plant in Russia

[2014-11-26 09:41]

Chinese motorcycle and automobile manufacturer Lifan lndustry (Group) Co Ltd would build a car plant in one of the special economic zones in central Russia.

Chinese car rental company eHi debuts on NYSE

[2014-11-19 09:16]

China's leading car rentals and services provider eHi Car Services Limited listed its shares on the New York Stock Exchange.

China important market for Spanish auto industry

[2014-11-14 10:56]

Jose Luis Lopez-Schummer, president of the Spanish Association of Car Manufacturers (ANFAC) said China is an important market for the Spanish automotive sector.

Feasibility of ASEAN joint auto venture

[2014-11-14 09:52]

It's been dubbed the "ASEAN car" -- the idea that the Southeast Asian countries could collaborate on the production of a vehicle for their region, and for wider export.

Nissan cuts global sales outlook on China slowdown

[2014-11-05 11:01]

Nissan cut its full-year global vehicle sales forecast, hit by an economic slowdown in China even as strong US sales allowed it to keep its profit targets steady.

Hyundai, Kia in record settlement with US for overstating mileage

[2014-11-04 11:13]

Hyundai Motor Co and affiliate Kia Motors Corp will pay $350 million in penalties to the US government for overstating vehicles' fuel economy ratings.

Vietnam's auto imports from China sharply increase

[2014-10-29 16:11]

The total number of complete automobile imports to Vietnam in the first 10 months of this year was estimated at 51,000 units, worth $1.12 billion.

Ocean Race helps Volvo set a fresh course for growth

[2014-10-15 08:27]

Volvo Ocean Race, the biggest offshore race and the longest sporting event in the world, started on Saturday in Spain, with China accounting for the largest number of participants.

Vehicles gearing up with a mind of their own

[2014-10-13 09:26]

The main aim, the Volvo officials say, is to achieve zero accidents by 2020 by using driverless technology.

China's car rental company eHi files for US IPO

[2014-10-06 09:33]

Car rental company operating in more than 90 cities with a 15,000+ fleet,seeking to raise up to $200 million in an IPO.

Tesla Motors expands its Hong Kong operation

[2014-09-26 10:57]

US electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors said Thursday that it has expanded its Hong Kong team to meet the company's long-term goal to provide sustainable transportation in the city.

Aston Martin hires Nissan exec as CEO

[2014-09-03 10:06]

Aston Martin has hired senior Nissan executive Andy Palmer as chief executive, two sources familiar with the matter said

First Chinese car factory opened in Brazil

[2014-08-29 15:47]

Chinese car manufacturer Chery inaugurated its first plant in Brazil on Thursday in the city of Jacarei in Sao Paulo state.

Lifan to invest $150m in Russian factory

[2014-08-21 15:43]

Lifan Industry (Group) Co Ltd plans to invest $150 million in an automobile production factory in Russia's Kaluga province through Lifan International (Trading) Pte Ltd.

Chinese firms keep UK auto industry ticking

[2014-08-19 07:57]

The iconic black cabs of London may soon be the harbingers of a "green revolution" in the United Kingdom, thanks to the concerted efforts of a Chinese company.

Chery to export 13,000 cars to Venezuela

[2014-07-30 10:46]

Chinese independent car maker Chery Automobile Co Ltd will export 13,000 cars to Venezuela after signing an agreement with the country's Ministry of Commerce.

VW closes in on Toyota as global auto leader

[2014-07-30 10:11]

Volkswagen is closing in on Toyota Motor Corp as the global leader in vehicle sales, with a rapid expansion drive in China, the world's biggest auto market.

Panasonic, Tesla reach agreement on US battery plant

[2014-07-29 13:20]

Panasonic Corp has reached a basic agreement with Tesla Motors Inc to initially supply the electric car maker's proposed lithium-ion battery plant with machinery to make battery cells.

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