Tyre market controlled by foreign investors
2006-10-25 08:32:05
China's tyre industry is almost completely controlled by foreign investors, a signal of danger for domestic tyre manufacturers.
Small cars focus on 1.3-liter displacement
2006-10-24 08:47:43
A good many 1.3-liter small cars are now available on the market including Xiali, Fit, Qianlima, Palio, Palio Weekend and Hafei Saima.
China to establish auto beautification regulations
2006-10-19 08:49:47
The China Automobile Dealers Association held a meeting to discuss the establishment of China's first regulation on auto beautification.
China discusses auto fuel-efficiency label
2006-10-13 09:46:37
The State Council urged related government departments to simplify application for automotive fuel-efficiency labels.
Hot heavy-duty trucks in 2007
2006-10-10 09:13:44
In 2006, a formula became famous in the heavy-duty truck market: fuel economy + high on-duty frequency + service convenience = profitable heavy-duty trucks.
SUV sales growth slows down
2006-09-09 09:31:43
After an average increase of about 60 percent in sales for the first half year of 2006, the Chinese SUV market nosedived in August.
New standard on car body reflection emblems
2006-09-09 09:31:43
Sources from the China Automotive Technology and Research Center said the government is drafting new national standards for car body reflection emblems and the criteria are expected to be publicized next year.
Impact of new M&As rules on auto sector
2006-09-20 08:38:37
Experts believe that the new rule on foreign acquisition of domestic enterprises that came into effect Sept 8 won't affect China's auto industry much.
Listed auto companies perform well
2006-09-27 09:20:43
Fifty listed auto companies including Zhengzhou Yutong Bus Co Ltd and FAW Car Co Ltd recorded 3.362 billion yuan (US$424.26 million) in profits in the first half of this year.
Small passenger cars to face stricter ELV rules
2006-09-18 09:33:09
The Ministry of Commerce will issue a new regulation on the end-of-life vehicle (ELV) standard at the end of 2006, strengthening requirements for vehicle technical conditions, safety, fuel economy and environmental protection.
Light bus market growth slips
2006-08-11 13:50:31
China Light Vehicle Market Analysis Association chairman Gao Yunhang predicted the growth of the country's light bus industry would slip in the second half of this year despite the fast growth in the first half.
Overview of heavy-duty truck sector in 2005-2006
2006-07-19 11:35:22
The Chinese heavy-duty truck market plummeted by 36.2 percent in 2005 after experiencing a growth spurt of 44.96 percent in 2004.