Dongfeng Hongda recalls cars with defective horns

2012-03-15 17:06:48

Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co will recall nearly 460,000 multi-purpose passenger cars and sedans due to horn defects, China's top quality watchdog said.

Green and clean car promotions begin to pay dividends

2012-03-13 09:25:40

Despite lingering consumer doubts about the technology and practicality of electric vehicles, the Chinese government and automakers are pushing ahead with the development of green cars.

BMW: Sales and Olympics sponsorship

2012-03-12 13:54:54

German automaker BMW continued double-digit sales growth in January after it reported record deliveries of more than 232,000 vehicles in China in 2011.

GM recall on brake system

2012-03-12 13:22:11

General Motors has announced a recall of 18,204 imported SUVs in China for potential problems with the antilock braking system.

Feb auto sales rise 24.5%

2012-03-12 09:40:36

Automobile sales rose 24.5 percent year-on-year to reach 1.57 million units in February this year, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) said.

Electric vehicle roadmap

2012-03-12 13:26:43

The Ministry of Science and Technology last week released a summary of its plans for electric vehicle technology in the 12th Five-Year Plan period (2011-2015).

Chery exports jump 56.7% in Feb

2012-03-06 17:28:12

Chinese carmaker Chery Automobile Co on Tuesday said its overseas shipments jumped 56.7 percent year-on-year to 11,035 units last month.

JLR, Chery seek OK for China JV

2012-03-05 17:08:38

Jaguar Land Rover and Chery Automobile Co are seeking regulatory approval for a 17.5 billion yuan ($2.78 billion) car venture in eastern China, a Reuters report said.

New name for Benz van venture

2012-03-05 11:24:39

Daimler AG's joint venture making Mercedes-Benz vans changed its name last week to Fujian Benz Automotive Co Ltd to improve brand recognition among Chinese consumers.

Foreign cars may be shut out of govt fleet

2012-02-28 17:25:34

China's government plans to stop buying cars from Volkswagen AG's Audi and other foreign brands, threatening to lock them out of an estimated $13 billion segment of the world's biggest vehicle market.

Ford plays catch-up in China with new plant, dealerships

2012-02-27 10:15:49

Ford Motor is on track to double the number of dealerships in China by 2015, its country chief said, as it launches a half-billion-dollar plant and races to narrow the gap with rivals.

Geely, Volvo to set up China JV

2012-02-27 10:14:55

Zhejiang Geely Holdings Group Co said it plans to set up a joint venture with unit Volvo Car Corp in China and hopes to announce a project to develop and produce an indigenous brand of cars with Volvo in two months.