Marketing crucial as sales cool
2012-05-21 07:48:16
Stronger growth in light vehicles sales in April was no great surprise, but concerns remain about the overall market weakness in the first four months of 2012.
Losses at more dealers as market tightens
2012-05-07 13:57:20
The number of profitable auto dealerships in China dropped by 18 percentage points last year, according to a recently released survey by JD Power Asia Pacific.
More green cars needed
2012-04-24 11:02:13
With a record 1,125 vehicles being showcased at the biannual Beijing Auto Show, carmakers have shifted to top gear in their bid to woo Chinese consumers.
China 'can still lead' in green cars
2012-04-21 09:54:01
China may still become a global leader in the electric vehicle industry if policymakers and manufacturers shift their focus on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
Luxury-car makers go for compacts
2012-04-02 07:05:16
After gaining a foothold in China's large vehicle market, foreign luxury car brands are now looking for more opportunities in the small-car sector by launching entry-level compact models.
Govt procurement no sure boon to Chinese brands
2012-03-26 14:54:56
The recent list of approved vehicles for government purchase has caused quite a stir because all 412 models are Chinese brands.
Automakers watch, wait amid market slump
2012-03-19 16:10:20
Every year, the timing of New Year and the Chinese Spring Festival sets the pace for vehicle sales in China for the first two months.
'Detroit of the East' powers along
2012-03-13 09:25:40
Jiading, home of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (Group), maker of China's first "Shanghai" sedan, which used to rule the roads, has always been proud of its heritage as a key auto town in the Yangtze River Delta region.
Feb vehicle sales rebound unlikely to be trend: Analysts
2012-03-08 11:10:50
The number of passenger vehicles sold in China increased by 22.3 percent in February from a year before, the greatest increase in 14 months.
Consumers embrace bulky, pricey SUVs
2012-02-27 16:39:41
The increase in sales illustrates China's car market is maturing, analysts say, and presents another opportunity for foreign makers to expand their presence in China.
China's auto insurance policy may lift profitability: PICC
2012-02-21 10:36:57
China's decision to allow foreign insurers offer mandatory auto insurance may help local players with "more timely" government adjustments to the base rates for such policies.
Analyst: 2012 a watershed in auto market
2012-02-06 07:58:17
As 2011 has drawn to a close, China's automotive industry has naturally turned its attention to this year's prospects.
- China has ample power to bolster growth
- Property prices will dip, report says
- Software piracy declined in 2011
- CNOOC discovers new oil well in Bohai Sea
- Campaign to check health food producers
- Chinese banks back to net forex sale
- US tariff signal solar industry protectionism
- SOEs to absorb more private capital
