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Qoros appoints Murtaugh CEO

[2015-02-03 09:30]

Phil Murtaugh has been appointed CEO of the Qoros Automotive Co, a young global carmaker headquartered in China.

Chinese firm Hanergy to develop solar-powered car

[2015-02-03 08:26]

Privately held renewables company Hanergy Holding Group Ltd announced on Monday that it will develop a totally solar-powered car that can go into commercial production in October.

Sales of new-energy vehicles expected to surge this year

[2015-02-02 15:45]

New-energy vehicles, especially purely electric models, will see increased development in 2015 now that the government and businesses are exploring new roads to improve the charging network.

Dongfeng-Volvo joint venture opening doors for both sides

[2015-02-02 15:45]

Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor Corporation is now another step closer to its dream of selling its trucks in more overseas markets.

Audi looks to drive ahead in challenging Chinese market

[2015-02-02 15:18]

German premium carmaker Audi AG vows to grow steadily and cement its position in China this year.

Cyclical growth dip expected for light vehicles in 2015

[2015-02-02 14:33]

In December 2014, China's light vehicle market exceeded prior expectations.

New arrival Karry K50

[2015-02-02 07:15]

Chery Automobile-controlled Karry Auto launched its first compact multi-purpose vehicle, the K50, on Jan 27 in Hefei, the capital of Anhui province.

Porsche to recall 28 Spyder cars in China

[2015-01-31 13:45]

Porsche China will recall 28 of its 918 Spyder model vehicles on the Chinese mainland due to faulty components on the front axles, the national quality watchdog announced Saturday.

Probe into 'sub-standard' Sumitomo Rubber tires

[2015-01-29 17:11]

Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive Co has launched an investigation into tires produced by Sumitomo Rubber Industries' China plants.

Car ownership tops 154 million in China in 2014

[2015-01-28 07:37]

China added a record 17 million new cars on the road in 2014 as car ownership reaches 154 million, said the Ministry of Public Security on Tuesday.

Jaguar salutes life achievers

[2015-01-26 13:18]

On Friday, the inaugural Jaguar Achievers Awards 2015 was held to pay tribute to car owners who embrace the marque's "Never Stop Achieving" spirit to reap success in their own industries.

Letv speaks out over electric car plans

[2015-01-26 11:52]

Chinese Internet entertainment giant Letv has set up a company responsible for its electric car program, it said at a press conference in Beijing on Jan 20.

Chery's Karry to launch K50 MPV

[2015-01-26 11:13]

Chery Automobile-controlled Karry Auto is set to launch its latest seven-seat multi-purpose vehicle K50 that is powered by 1.5-liter Chery ACTECO engine on Tuesday.

New Arrival: Ford Mustang

[2015-01-26 11:13]

Ford's iconic sports car made a bold entrance to the Chinese market when a hanging container opened and slowly slung a scarlet Mustang onto a central stage in Guangzhou on Tuesday.

Infiniti to further localize in China

[2015-01-26 11:07]

Infiniti will further localize its development in China in response to the Chinese government's economic transition and innovation driven policies, said a senior company executive.

Nissan, Honda recall cars over safety concern

[2015-01-26 10:20]

Nissan Group of China has announced it would recall 48 cars on the Chinese mainland to fix a problem in front wheel hub.

BYD pins hopes on an SUV hybrid revolution

[2015-01-26 09:12]

Chinese carmaker BYD announced its "5-4-2" plan for its series of hybrid sport utility vehicles at a gala last week in Shenzhen, its home in Guangdong province.

Tianjin's 1st Tesla Supercharger station put to use

[2015-01-26 08:11]

The first Tesla Supercharger station in Tianjin was put to use on Saturday. The Superchargers are among the world's fastest charging systems.

Volvo China sales surges 32.8% in 2014

[2015-01-24 18:13]

Volvo Cars China saw a sales growth of 32.8 percent in 2014 outperforming it's annual target sales of 800,000 units.

Model with converted Mercedes SL63 AMG

[2015-01-24 17:15]

A model poses with the converted Mercedes SL63 AMG.

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