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Chery shuts once-top Beijing outlet

[2014-06-30 07:02]

Chery's first dealership in Beijing and once its top-selling outlet nationally has closed in the capital city's famous Yayuncun automobile market.

Ovations, wave of new dealers mark Ford CEO's retirement

[2014-06-30 07:02]

It was probably Allan Mulally's final public appearance in China as president and CEO of Ford Motor Co when he attended a ceremony in Shanghai on June 19 to mark the opening of 88 Ford dealerships.

Driving World Cup success

[2014-06-30 07:02]

As the month-long World Cup enthralls millions of Chinese football fans, automakers and component manufacturers have a range of plans to join the surge.

Beijing to build electric car charging network

[2014-06-28 14:42]

Beijing plans to build 10,000 public charging poles for electric cars by 2017, the municipal government announced on Friday.

Shanghai GM recalls 194,107 Excelle GT

[2014-06-28 13:24]

Shanghai General Motors Co will recall 194,107 Excelle GT vehicles over defects in the headlight system, China's top quality supervisor said on Friday.

GM banks on Transformers for faster growth

[2014-06-28 06:50]

As Transformers: Age of Extinction opens in theaters, General Motors Co is betting on the latest installment to help jump-start Chevrolet sales in China. The movie opened in China and the US on Friday.

GM says ignition switch linked to recall made in China

[2014-06-26 15:03]

General Motors Co said a defective ignition switch linked to the recall of almost 3.4 million cars was made in China, where another car maker discovered a problem part earlier this year.

Qoros 3 Hatch prices announced, taking orders

[2014-06-26 13:54]

Qoros, announced the China pricing and specification levels on Wednesday for its second series production model, the Qoros 3 Hatch.

CAR embraces CTO of IBM Greater China

[2014-06-26 12:33]

CAR Inc announced on Wednesday that it has appointed Liu Yaxiao the Chief Information Officer, who will be in charge of CAR's information technology.

Top 10 most expensive cars driving Transformers

[2014-06-26 07:20]

This is the first time that Chinese actors are in the series. Here are the 10 most expensive cars that transformers imitate in the movie:

Honda recalls 10,710 vehicles in China

[2014-06-25 10:25]

Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co Ltd will recall 10,710 vehicles in China due to airbag problems, China's quality watchdog said Tuesday.

BMW extends joint venture with Brilliance China to 2028

[2014-06-24 14:08]

BMW said it had extended its joint venture with Brilliance China until 2028, a move which analysts say would help both companies continue expanding in the world's largest car market.

Zhengzhou Nissan recalls defective SUVs

[2014-06-24 09:29]

Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile Co will recall 1,283 defective Paladin sport utility vehicles (SUVs) from Monday due to an airbag problem, according to China's top quality watchdog.

Volvo's China export plans mark new phase

[2014-06-23 17:22]

Volvo's plans to turn China into an export hub shows parent company Geely is out to disprove pessimists who have cast doubt on Chinese companies' ability to manage global consumer brands.

Chinese consumers move from cash to credit to buy cars

[2014-06-23 07:50]

Some young people are willing to buy a car on credit - a behavior unheard of some 15 years ago in China - and have led carmakers to boost their financing units in the mainland.

BMW's second upgraded X1 hits the road in China

[2014-06-23 07:09]

In 2009, German luxury auto brand BMW entered new territory with its X family and the BMW X1 became the world's first premium compact sports-activity vehicle.

Infiniti focus campaign on hit TV reality show

[2014-06-23 07:09]

Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co's premium brand Infiniti reinforced itself as a luxury auto brand with emotional resonance when it started the Gan Ai Season of Family Love.

Hunan home to joint venture ArcelorMittal auto steel plant

[2014-06-23 07:09]

Valin ArcelorMittal Automotive Steel Co Ltd officially opened its first automotive steel plant in China on June 15, marking a new milestone in China's automotive industrial chain.

New E-Class Mercedes-Benz unveiled in Xi'an

[2014-06-23 07:09]

Nicholas Speeks, president and CEO of Beijing Mercedes-Benz Sales Service Co Ltd, finds a compelling connection between the historic E-Class sedan and China's ancient capital Xi'an.

Race is on to luxury car market

[2014-06-23 07:09]

Following a nearly five-fold increase in sales over the last decade, automakers are further ramping up efforts in the China market as premium brands continue to rise.

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