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BYD to export 10,000 vehicles to Sudan

[2015-09-03 09:51]

Warren Buffett-backed Chinese carmaker BYD Co Ltd said on Wednesday that it has inked a deal to supply 10,000 vehicles, including new-energy cars and gasoline-powered vehicles, to Sudan.

China's automotive story is far from over

[2015-09-01 16:48]

The downswing in passenger vehicle sales in China deepened further in July, with sales of locally-made models dropping by 6 percent on last year.

Chrysler announces more China recalls

[2015-08-31 14:03]

Chrysler is making additional recalls of vehicles sold in China. A total of 11,088 imported Grand Cherokee SUVs manufactured between Sept 17, 2010 and Aug 19, 2013 were recalled on Sunday.

Geely performance hits 5-year high

[2015-08-31 14:00]

China's Geely Auto generated sales revenue of 1.38 billion yuan ($220 million) in the first half of 2015, a 36 percent surge year-on-year, according to its interim financial report.

BAIC sets up US research center

[2015-08-31 13:51]

BAIC Motor has established a research facility dedicated to new-energy vehicles in Silicon Valley in the United States. The facility employs 20 engineers and is planning to roll out four to six models each year.

New head for auto makers association

[2015-08-31 13:50]

FAW's deputy general manager Wu Shaoming will replace Dong Yang as secretary-general of the Chinese Association of Automobile Manufacturers, according to the Auto Business Review.

BMW upgrades after-sales service to reflect new key concepts

[2015-08-31 13:47]

German luxury carmaker BMW announced its "Maintaining Joy" aftersales service upgrade in China with a new strategy promising convenience, trust and care on Aug 24 in Beijing, weeks after the carmaker initiated a new brand campaign centered on innovation.

China's auto buying put on hold because of stock market woes

[2015-08-31 13:37]

The rout in China stocks is posing another threat to the world's biggest car market, jeopardizing growth plans for companies from Volkswagen AG to General Motors.

Beijing Benz drives production in China despite market slump

[2015-08-31 13:32]

Despite the market plunge, Sino-German joint venture Beijing Benz Automotive Co is still confident and planning to bring new locally made Mercedes models to Chinese consumers in the near future.

Vehicle maintenance sector faces shake-up from new rules

[2015-08-31 13:26]

China's auto after-sales sector will face a shake-up when the government releases a guideline on car maintenance and repair that is expected in September.

Audi is longtime Salzburg Festival partner

[2015-08-31 13:04]

It is a city that absolutely features music. Salzburg , birthplace of Mozart, is also well known as the setting where the famous film The Sound of Music was shot.

Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen shakes up middle management

[2015-08-31 12:58]

Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile reshuffled its management personnel after a series of rotations in May amid a drop in sales of Citroen branded cars in the first half of this year.

BAIC set to be a major Daimler shareholder

[2015-08-31 11:09]

Hong Kong-listed BAIC Motor is expecting to make history in China's auto sector, as it is in the process of becoming the country's first automaker to form a crossholding alliance with an international auto group.

Benz recalls vehicles over power supply flaws

[2015-08-27 08:54]

Beijing Benz Automotive Co, Ltd will recall 1,105 of its Benz GLA vehicles in China after engines were found with power supply flaws, the country's quality watchdog said on Wednesday.

Toyota to restart output in Tianjin

[2015-08-27 08:01]

Toyota Motor Corp is beginning trial production of cars at its China plants that were shut after explosions in Tianjin, the first step in reopening the facilities following a two-week closure, people familiar with the matter said.

Chrysler recalls vehicles over fuel pump flaws

[2015-08-26 11:16]

Chrysler will recall 11,088 of its Grand Cherokee vehicles in China over fuel pump flaws, the country's quality watchdog said on Tuesday.

Driving restriction taken out from draft amendment

[2015-08-25 09:53]

China's newest air pollution draft law no longer contains clauses allowing local governments to restrict or ban vehicles to fight air pollution, China's top legislature saw on Monday.

Cars attract vistors to Indonesia motor show

[2015-08-25 09:53]

The Indonesia International Motor Show opened on Aug 21 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Tax exempt car models released in govt list

[2015-08-24 10:55]

The Chinese government issued the latest list of car models eligible for tax reductions and exemptions on Aug 21.

Controversy continues over car-hailing apps

[2015-08-24 10:54]

Several ministries including the Ministry of Transportation and the National Development and Reform Commission summoned the car-hailing companies Didi, Uber, CAR and Yidao to a meeting.

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