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BMW volunteers help students promote environmental protection

[2015-07-20 10:22]

Shen Yufeng did not expect to receive seven khatas, traditional Tibetan ceremonial scarves given to offer respect and goodwill, when he arrived at Yushu, in Qinghai province.

Iconic Cherokee makes its return to Chinese market

[2015-07-20 09:24]

The iconic Jeep Cherokee is changing gears and will once again be produced domestically this year after Guangzhou Automobile Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced on Thursday that they have partnered to establish GAC Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Sales Co.

Great Wall Motors invests in growing new-energy market

[2015-07-20 09:23]

Great Wall Motors, China's largest SUV manufacturer, announced earlier this month that it will raise a fund of up to 16.8 billion yuan to pay for development of new-energy vehicles.

Takata airbags dealt another blow in China

[2015-07-20 09:01]

China's quality watchdog has recalled more than 2.4 million cars from nine different brands across the nation due to a number of safety issues involving an airbag manufactured by Tokyo-based Takata Corp.

China's Lifan starts construction of car plant in Russia

[2015-07-18 14:18]

Chinese motorcycle and automobile manufacturer Lifan on Thursday started construction of a production plant in central Russia's Lipetsk.

Car price war launched as sales slow

[2015-07-15 18:02]

Chinese car dealers have launched a price war as their inventories climb amid downward economic pressure.

Govt support drives green car sales

[2015-07-15 17:18]

In a year of declining auto sales, green cars are hitting the high road.

BMW partner warns of profit slump

[2015-07-15 09:40]

The partner of BMW AG's joint venture in China expects first-half profit to fall about 40 percent as demand for premium cars slows in the world's largest auto market.

Lamborghini supercars during cruise in Huangshan

[2015-07-15 09:26]

The cruise is a part of the Lamborghini China Giro which is held for the 10th anniversary of Lamborghini's entry into the Chinese market and will last from July to October this year.

Driving the high road to success

[2015-07-14 07:31]

State-owned GAC Motor Co Ltd, a division of Guangzhou Automobile Group Co Ltd, continued to expand its global presence amid a slowdown in the export of domestically made vehicles during the first five months of the year.

Beijing considers congestion charging to alleviate traffic ills

[2015-07-13 10:45]

News portal Yiche.com reported that the capital city might soon charge vehicles on its roads to ease congestion, while current traffic-curbing measures would be rescinded.

Changes needed to halt declining auto exports

[2015-07-13 10:27]

China's auto exports fell in the first six months of 2015 and experts say there is much work to be done before the situation will change for the better.

Premium carmakers vow greater support for dealers

[2015-07-13 09:50]

Premium carmakers BMW and Jaguar Land Rover have pledged greater support for their Chinese dealers after recent meetings, including a range of measures.

Vehicle sales still plunging

[2015-07-13 09:38]

China's vehicle sales plunged deeper in June, forcing the country's leading auto organization to slash the industry's estimated growth rate.

SUVs and MPVs help boost GM's sales

[2015-07-13 09:33]

During the first half this year, General Motors and its joint venture in China sold 1.719 million vehicles, up 4.4 percent year-on-year. The growth benefited from its lineup of sports utility vehicles and multi-purpose vehicles.

Auto sales encounter rough patch

[2015-07-11 09:52]

The country expects deliveries to expand at the slowest pace in four years amid turmoil in the stock market that threatens to dent consumer sentiment.

Honda chief: Product development needs more time for quality

[2015-07-10 08:50]

To illustrate his vision for a turnaround at recall-slammed Honda, Takahiro Hachigo, the new chief executive, showed video footage set to a light-hearted 50s-style rock music of happy people with Honda products.

New draft of mini EV standards in motion

[2015-07-09 16:58]

A national technology committee has begun working this month to create industrial standards for mini electric vehicles, a market that is experiencing a rapid growth in sales in China.

Ford pins China hopes on new models after flat H1

[2015-07-09 09:40]

Ford Motor Co is looking to a raft of new sedan and SUV launches in China later this year to regain momentum in the world's largest auto market.

China's Didi Kuaidi raises $2b, boosting cash reserves

[2015-07-08 14:31]

China's homegrown taxi-hailing service Didi Kuaidi announced it has raised $2 billion since starting fundraising two weeks ago, boosting its cash reserves.

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