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BMW reports new highs in Q1

[2015-05-07 11:07]

German automaker BMW Group reported new record sales volume, revenues, and profit before tax in the first quarter of 2015.

Shanghai GM to recall Chevrolet Captiva cars

[2015-05-07 07:38]

Shanghai General Motors will recall 6,425 2008-2010 Chevrolet Captiva cars imported to the Chinese mainland due to defective ignition locks, China's top quality watchdog said on Wednesday.

Chinese auto giant announces new chairman

[2015-05-06 14:07]

Jilin provincial CPC official Zhu Yanfeng took over as chairman of Dongfeng Motor, and the carmaker announced its former chairman Xu Ping will receive another appointment.

Auto giants' shares halt trading after reports about new chairmen

[2015-05-05 14:41]

Dongfeng Automobile and FAW Car halted trading of their shares starting Tuesday after local media reported the appointment of new chairmen for both companies, and their share prices surged, hitting the 10 percent daily limit during Monday trading.

Volkswagen recalls 5,869 cars on problems with fuel pump in China

[2015-05-04 09:45]

German carmaker Volkswagen and its joint venture in China FAW-Volkswagen will recall a total of 5,869 cars in China due to problems with fuel pumps.

BYD represents influence in clean green vehicles

[2015-05-01 14:42]

The excitement of Chinese automaker BYD was palpable when the company announced an electric bus order from the United States this week.

BYD wins biggest order for electric bus in US

[2015-04-28 17:21]

China's leading electric vehicle producer BYD has won an order for 60 pure electric transit buses from a US mass-transit operator.

Auto parts maker targeting substantial growth

[2015-04-27 20:14]

France-based automotive exterior parts and fuel systems provider Plastic Omnium is increasing its industrial network in China to tap into the world's leading automotive market.

Green for go as new-energy cars take off

[2015-04-27 07:58]

With environmentally-friendly vehicles and the need for sustainable growth a government priority, major automakers are launching hybrids and plug-ins, which customers are snapping up, reports Du Xiaoying.

Audi predicts sales growth in a challenging market

[2015-04-27 07:58]

German premium carmaker Audi AG expects mild sales growth in China this year, amid increasingly acute competition as the world's second-biggest economy slows.

Tesla confident of success in time

[2015-04-27 07:58]

US electric carmaker Tesla Motors is calling for more patience with its performance in the world's largest auto market.

Qoros seeks new strategy amid poor performance

[2015-04-27 07:58]

Qoros' senior executives blamed the automaker's overemphasis on product development for its bleak sales in China since its first model hit the market less than two years ago.

Nissan's leader sees room for growth in new-energy vehicles

[2015-04-27 07:58]

Nissan's China sales are expected to increase 6 percent year-on-year in 2015, the company's chairman and CEO said in an exclusive interview during the ongoing Shanghai auto show.

VW to maintain focus on tech

[2015-04-27 07:58]

Volkswagen will continue its focus on technology, said a senior executive at the German automaker.

Guangqi Honda aims to glide toward a brighter tomorrow

[2015-04-27 07:58]

Guangqi Honda hopes to increase sales to 1 million vehicles in 2020 after unveiling the latest City model and a new version of the Odyssey and the Crider limited edition in Shanghai.

Continental revs up in China market

[2015-04-27 07:58]

German automotive supplier Continental AG plans to raise the Chinese market's share of its global business from about 10 percent at the moment to 20 percent over the next seven years.

Auto Shanghai 2015 short torque

[2015-04-27 07:58]

Rolls-Royce expects China to be biggest market

Auto Shanghai 2015 Premiere showroom

[2015-04-27 07:58]

Auto Shanghai 2015 runs from April 20 to April 29 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). The auto show features 1,343 automobiles, 109 of which are world premieres.

Major automakers turn green to cash in on growing market

[2015-04-27 07:47]

With environmentally friendly vehicles and the need for sustainable growth a priority, manufacturers are launching hybrids and plug-ins.

Auto exporter aims to take driver's seat in innovation

[2015-04-25 16:47]

China's biggest auto exporter will invest millions of dollars to build a world-class research and development (R&D) center in the next five years, the company's management told Xinhua on Wednesday.

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