Business / Latest Motoring News

Top 10 largest new international plants in China

[2015-03-13 07:03]

More international giants expand their production base in the country last year

China February auto sales drop 0.2%

[2015-03-11 09:55]

China's auto sales dropped 0.2 percent year on year to 1.59 million units in February, an industry association said on Tuesday.

Auto sector off to strong start in 2015 as SUV sales surge ahead

[2015-03-11 08:14]

China's auto sales accelerated in the first two months of this year, led by demand for sport utility vehicles and minivans.

Tesla Motors to reduce headcount in China

[2015-03-10 13:26]

High-end electric vehicle maker Tesla Motors Inc said it is cutting jobs in China under a restructuring plan launched earlier this year.

Competition in chauffeured car industry has only just started

[2015-03-10 07:59]

Having only emerged since last year as an extension of taxi hailing, chauffeur-driven car-on-demand services have gained immediate popularity.

'Sharing economy' makes inroads into car industry

[2015-03-10 07:44]

Companies need to consider how car sharing can complement traditional ownership, and leisure travel, business travel and ban day replacement are all examples of this.

Future looks bright for electric cars in China

[2015-03-10 07:42]

The future looks bright for electric cars in China amid rapidly fluctuating gasoline prices and huge investments by the government to promote use of clean energy.

Auto manufacturers urged to reduce emissions

[2015-03-09 07:55]

Chinese auto manufacturers are being urged to reduce their vehicles' emissions to meet the country's new standards.

Insiders warn car inventory could impede 2015 growth

[2015-03-09 07:55]

China's light vehicle market should have experienced a strong start to the year, given the longer than usual busy selling season that preceded Spring Festival.

Skoda plans independent brand image in China

[2015-03-09 07:55]

Skoda Auto expects to establish a more independent brand image in China as the Czech marque gains in popularity in the world's largest auto market.

Carmakers to upgrade for less exhaust pollution

[2015-03-06 17:34]

Last week Guangdong province upgraded its emission standards in the provincial capital Guangzhou and eight adjacent cities for light vehicles to the National V.

China takes further action on vehicle emissions

[2015-03-06 16:18]

Chinese auto manufacturers will need to reduce their vehicles' emissions to meet the new emission standards in the country.

More concept cars at Geneva motor show

[2015-03-06 15:33]

Concept cars are seen during the press day ahead of the 85th International Motor Show in Geneva.

Internet firms urged to develop electric cars

[2015-03-06 14:32]

China will encourage Internet companies to develop electric vehicles as they have the potential to create a new manufacturing model for the auto industry.

New Audi cars make world premiere at Geneva Motor Show

[2015-03-05 16:58]

Audi R8 series, Q7 e-tron, RS 3 Sportback and Prologue Avant concept car debut the world during Geneva Motor Show.

Auto executives worry Apple,Goolge may hit core operations

[2015-03-05 07:46]

Automotive executives are taking seriously the prospect that Apple Inc and Google Inc will emerge as competitors even as they consider partnering with the two.

New sports cars debut Geneva motor show

[2015-03-04 15:21]

New sports car models made their premiere at the press day ahead of the 85th International Motor Show in Geneva.

Limited Aston Martin Vulcan prepares for take-off

[2015-03-04 15:17]

Aston Martin at the 85th Geneva International Motor Show introduced its Vulcan to the – a track-only supercar and the British luxury brand's most intense and exhilarating creation to date.

Concept cars at Geneva motor show

[2015-03-04 13:13]

New concept cars are displayed during the first press day ahead of the 85th International Motor Show in Geneva.

China could pass US in electric-car market, expert says

[2015-03-04 11:14]

China, the world's largest new-car market, is expected to surpass the United States to become the world's largest market for electric vehicles with its dramatically increased sales since the second half of 2014, according to an expert at the University of California-Davis.

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