Business / Latest Motoring News

China to become world's No 1 electric car market

[2015-12-07 07:28]

Electric car sales in China are expected to reach 220,000 to 250,000 this year, surpassing the US to rank first worldwide, according to data.

Chinese automaker Geely wades into ride-hailing services

[2015-12-03 07:53]

China's automaker Geely has plans for its own app to join the scramble for China's ride-on-demand services.

Hyundai, Kia's auto sales in China hit 2nd largest in November

[2015-12-02 16:29]

South Korea's top carmaker Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia Motors recorded their second largest monthly sales in China.

Lamborghini unveils rear-wheel-drive Huracan LP 580-2

[2015-12-02 10:24]

Italian luxury carmaker Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. unveiled its Huracan LP 580-2, a two-wheel drive version of the Huracan coupe, on Nov 24 at the 2015 Los Angeles auto show.

Audi positive on China with NEV strategy

[2015-12-02 09:55]

Audi will deliver more PHEVs to the market, and then the battery technique gives the real advantage to the customer, that is the distance customers can drive in a battery electric vehicle.

Didi Kuaidi to expand to 400 cities within three months

[2015-12-02 07:18]

The car-hailing provider's expansion highlights its ambition to put in place what it claims is the largest ride-sharing network in the world.

Mercedes-Benz to recall vehicles in China over airbag flaws

[2015-12-01 10:55]

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz will recall 10,558 vehicles in China over defective airbags, China's quality watchdog said Monday.

Lotus brings pure driving to motorsport festival

[2015-11-30 11:14]

Lotus China signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Beijing Motor Sports Association on Friday, on the sideline of the ongoing first British Motorsport Festival launched on the same day.

Didi launches holiday car-pool alternative to Chinese New Year train service

[2015-11-27 10:06]

There is a new alternative to conventional transportation for the tens of millions of Chinese who need to travel back to their hometown during the Chinese New Year for family reunions.

Audi sparing no efforts to meet the demands of Chinese buyers

[2015-11-26 09:42]

German premium automaker Audi is to localize its popular A6L e-tron sedan in China and is repositioning the brand to meet the requirements of younger Chinese.

New arrival: Beijing Hyundai all-new Elantra

[2015-11-26 07:59]

Beijing Hyundai Motor's all-new Elantra 2017 makes its premiere at the Auto Guangzhou, Nov 20, 2015.

Guiyang car plant signals Geely's push into alternative energy vehicles

[2015-11-26 07:50]

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co began construction of its new-energy car manufacturing base in Guiyang, the capital city of Guizhou province, on Tuesday.

Uber vows to quell Didi Kuaidi challenge

[2015-11-26 07:14]

Uber China arm will launch new services, expand into more cities, make new investments and appoint its first China chief executive soon.

China auto sales to resume in 2016: Fitch

[2015-11-25 10:14]

Sales growth in China's auto market will resume in 2016 after having stagnated since 2015, while automakers' margins will narrow due to fiercer competition.

Didi continues to lead China's private car hailing market in Q3

[2015-11-25 10:13]

Chinese ride-hailing and sharing app Didi Chuxing continued to dominate the private car market in the third quarter of 2015 by both the number of active users and cities covered in China.

Tesla connects South, North China with charging stations

[2015-11-25 07:40]

Tesla on Tuesday announced that it has connected southern and northern China with charging stations, making it possible to drive its electric car across the country.

Porsche sets key tasks to brace for bumper year in 2016

[2015-11-24 13:46]

German luxury auto brand Porsche is bracing itself with a trio of tasks for 2016 now that it is sure to have a bumper harvest in China this year.

BMW concept sedan appeals to young generation

[2015-11-24 13:45]

A new concept compact sedan by premium carmaker BMW made its world premiere at the Guangzhou auto show on Friday.

Auto company Lincoln personalizes online services

[2015-11-23 10:10]

The Virtual Lincoln Way is an online endeavor that enables the US luxury automaker to deliver "personally crafted experiences" of The Lincoln Way to Chinese customers anytime, anywhere.

New Navigator SUV is fresh interpretation of classic vehicle model

[2015-11-23 10:04]

Lincoln unveiled its new Navigator at the Guangzhou auto show, offering a fresh interpretation of a classic vehicle that has long been a pioneer in the full-size luxury sport utility segment.

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