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China's antitrust body slaps fine on Japanese firms

[2014-08-06 11:34]

China's antitrust agency on Wednesday confirmed that 12 Japanese auto parts and bearings manufacturers have been investigated.

Mercedes-Benz issues recall over short circuit risk

[2014-08-06 09:56]

Mercedes-Benz will recall 57,843 vehicles on the Chinese mainland due to risks associated with short circuits, the country's quality watchdog said on Tuesday.

Chrysler, Audi under investigation: report

[2014-08-06 09:29]

Investigations into Chrysler and Audi have found that both automakers have been pursuing monopoly tactics, and they will receive punishment soon.

Great Wall Motor's profits hit reverse gear

[2014-08-05 17:58]

Great Wall Motor seems to have started losing its steam after a sustained rapid growth in the past five years, with the company seeing 70 billion yuan ($11.3 billion) contraction in its market value in the first half of this year.

Mercedes-Benz confirms antitrust investigation

[2014-08-05 14:09]

The German carmaker confirmed that it has been investigated by anti-monopoly officials in China and said it would cooperate with the government.

Mercedes-Benz under antitrust probe: report

[2014-08-05 11:38]

China's anti-monopoly officials have searched the German automaker's Shanghai office, and questioned top leaders and staff members.

Car dealership rules take new direction

[2014-08-05 07:19]

The Chinese government is taking action to make the distribution of automobiles more transparent through simplifying the application and administration process.

Mercedes cuts spare-part prices on anti-monopoly probe

[2014-08-04 13:57]

German automaker Mercedes-Benz will cut the prices of spare parts by an average of 15 percent in after-sales maintenance for all models as of Sept 1 in China.

Harley-Davidson revs up cooperation with police

[2014-08-04 07:00]

Chinese police are preparing to ride Harley-Davidson motorcycles after the company launched a training program with Beijing Police College.

Changan auto exec envisions global market

[2014-08-04 07:00]

Changan Automobile is accelerating its steps to go global as the Chongqing-based automaker sees overseas markets a "major engine" of its growth in the following years.

New Michelin tires for fast-moving premium market

[2014-08-04 07:00]

French tire manufacturer Michelin Group put another two high-performance products on the Chinese market on July 16 to further tap growing opportunities in the premium segment.

High-end trucks set to take bigger share

[2014-08-04 07:00]

German consulting firm Roland Berger expects the need for efficiency at logistics firms and the government's strong push for lower emissions will eventually change the market mix.

Auto sales expected to hit 50m

[2014-08-04 07:00]

Auto sales in China will reach more than 50 million units when the market reaches its peak in the next four to six years, said a senior researcher at the government's think tank.

GM recalls Cadillac sedans in China

[2014-07-31 19:33]

Shanghai General Motors (GM) will recall 5,785 imported 2014 Cadillac ATS and CTS vehicles starting Aug. 31 because of a front seat bracket welding defect, China's quality watchdog said Thursday.

Govt gives boost to electric cars

[2014-07-31 07:12]

China has launched a favorable pricing directive for electric cars, bringing the nation closer to widespread use of environmentally friendly vehicles.

China imported 681,000 cars in H1

[2014-07-30 13:56]

China imported 681,000 cars during the first half of this year, with 29.5 percent year-on-year growth and monthly import exceeding 100,000.

Chery to export 13,000 cars to Venezuela

[2014-07-30 10:46]

Chinese independent car maker Chery Automobile Co Ltd will export 13,000 cars to Venezuela after signing an agreement with the country's Ministry of Commerce.

VW closes in on Toyota as global auto leader

[2014-07-30 10:11]

Volkswagen is closing in on Toyota Motor Corp as the global leader in vehicle sales, with a rapid expansion drive in China, the world's biggest auto market.

Baidu developing 'self-driving' car

[2014-07-30 07:59]

Chinese search engine leader Baidu Inc, widely known as the Google of China, is following in the Western Internet giant's footsteps by working on its own version of a self-driving car.

Qoros cars connected with service, keeps improving

[2014-07-29 13:20]

Qoros Automotive executive said the QorosQloud connectivity system is the brain of the Qoros car, and 80 percent of customers like the system.

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