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Trade-in system seen as way to boost new energy vehicle sales

[2016-08-15 07:56]

Chinese electric carmakers are introducing trade-in plans for new energy vehicles, a move industry insiders believe will help stimulate the booming sector in the world's largest auto market.

Car sales growth rate accelerates in July

[2016-08-15 07:56]

China's passenger car sales in July surged 26.3 percent year-on-year, the highest monthly growth rate in at least the past 30months, but experts say the rate may fall in coming months.

Government set to roll out carbon credit scheme

[2016-08-15 07:56]

The Chinese government is considering introducing a carbon credit regulation scheme next year as part of a detailed and practical plan to assess the efforts made by automakers towards cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

Drivers warned not to depend on in-car assistance systems

[2016-08-15 07:56]

Drivers should not be overly reliant on in-car assistance functions such as Tesla's Autopilot system, said an official from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology at a forum on autonomous driving in Shanghai earlier this month.

SGMW recalls over 12,000 SUVs over TCM defects

[2016-08-13 15:21]

Shanghai General Motors Wuling is to recall 12,485 SUVs over faulty transmission control modules.

Passenger car sales touch 30-month high

[2016-08-12 17:27]

July sales of passenger cars saw a surge of 26.3 percent year-on-year, the highest monthly growth rate in at least 30 months in the Chinese market.

1,236 Porsche vehicles recalled in China

[2016-08-12 09:42]

A car company started a recall of over 1,200 imported Porsche refitted vehicles on Thursday, due to defective brake pedals, the top quality watchdog said.

Geely to revolutionize London's black taxis

[2016-08-12 07:05]

Three years ago, London Taxi Co was bankrupt and Londoners faced losing their familiar black taxicabs. But thanks to Chinese automaker Geely, the re-energized company is about to introduce a radical change on the streets of London.

Shouqi, Homeinns join hands for tailored mobility services

[2016-08-11 16:12]

Shouqi and Homeinns announced their strategic partnership in Beijing on Thursday, aimed at easing tailored services for travelers, such as simplifying the process of picking up and returning hired cars.

BMW Group achieves strong growth in Chinese market in first seven months

[2016-08-11 13:43]

German car producer BMW Group reported Wednesday that it has achieved strong growth in China, its biggest market in Asia, in the first seven months of the year.

Ferrari to recall 621 vehicles in China

[2016-08-11 10:28]

Ferrari will recall 621 imported vehicles in China due to defective airbags, the country's top quality watchdog said Wednesday.

China, US help JLR's first post-Brexit month to record sales

[2016-08-09 10:22]

Fears of post-Brexit disasters were swept aside Monday as economists commented on sales figures from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) as the shape of things to come.

Move over sedans, pickup trucks are here

[2016-08-08 08:45]

China's aspiring urban cowboys are finally getting their moment. Pickup trucks, long relegated to workhorses for the country's farmers, are being allowed in select urban areas for the first time.

Talent in hot demand as investment pours into e-car industry

[2016-08-08 07:56]

China's biggest iPhone maker, largest e-commerce company and leading internet-video producer are all in the hunt to build electric cars - and to grab the small pool of available talent to build them.

Second-hand sector stalls as cities delay policy stimulus

[2016-08-08 07:56]

Shen Rong has been riding a roller coaster over the past few months. Having experienced joy, hope and excitement, he is now filled with disappointment.

Volkswagen backs removal of stake cap

[2016-08-08 07:56]

Volkswagen AG has said it would welcome the earliest possible removal by China of caps on the stakes foreign automakers can have in joint ventures in the country.

Tesla S crash driver blames Autopilot

[2016-08-08 07:56]

A Tesla Model S, with the autopilot software engaged and driver's hands off the steering wheel, was involved in a collision in Beijing last week, China's first known Tesla accident involving its self-driving Autopilot system.

Legalizing of car-hailing services will hit sales

[2016-08-08 07:56]

Car-hailing might hinder growth of the new purchase market in China, as the services have been granted legal status while local governments in major cities are restricting the registration and the use of vehicles.

All you wanted to know about the fate of Didi-Uber deal

[2016-08-08 07:39]

Last week's truce-merger, if you will-between rival discount cab ride apps Didi Chuxing and Uber China followed years of fierce competition. Here is the low-down on the proposed deal.

With Autopilot on, Tesla driver crashes in China

[2016-08-05 16:17]

With Autopilot on and driver's hands off the steering wheel, a Tesla was involved in an accident Tuesday morning, becoming China's first known Tesla Autopilot accident.

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