Mercedes leads luxury-car discounts

2011-12-19 09:59:24

Mercedes-Benz and BMW (BMW) dealers deepened their discounts on some models in China last month as slowing property and stock markets weighed on premium-car purchases, according to a research firm.

2,270 Civic sedans recalled

2011-12-19 10:08:23

China's consumer quality watchdog said Thursday that Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co has decided to recall 2,270 Civic sedans manufactured between Sept 26 and Nov 17.

Dongfeng to triple own-brand vehicle sales by 2016

2011-12-19 10:04:18

Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor Corporation said recently that it aims to triple sales of its own-brand vehicles to 3 million units by 2016.

Shanghai GM recalls over 800 Chevy Captivas

2011-12-19 10:03:59

Shanghai General Motors will recall 869 of its imported 2011 Chevrolet Captiva crossover SUVs in China starting Dec 2, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said.

German luxury carmakers limit year-end shutdowns as China demand holds up

2011-12-12 10:50:57

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Daimler AG (DAI) and Audi AG plan to limit holiday breaks for the second year in a row as demand holds up for luxury vehicles in China.

Dongfeng, Volvo truck plan JV

2011-12-12 10:37:16

Dongfeng Motor Group Co plans to set up a 55-45 percent manufacturing venture with Swedish truck maker Volvo in 2012.

Saab future in jeopardy again

2011-12-12 10:02:21

Swedish carmaker Saab faced a fresh threat to its existence on Dec 7 when a court-appointed administrator said its protection from bankruptcy should be removed due to a failure to secure Chinese investments.

Pang Da still in talks with Saab

2011-12-12 09:48:44

China's Pang Da Automobile Trade Co will continue talks with various parties including Saab on plans to invest in the crisis-hit Swedish carmaker, it said in a statement.

VW's Audi boosts capacity in China

2011-12-05 13:31:12

Volkswagen's luxury car brand Audi plans to expand its production in China to 700,000 vehicles annually in coming years, starting with a new plant in the southern city of Foshan, where it will manufacture the A3 compact from 2013.

Land Rover, Chery may to set up Chinese JV

2011-12-05 13:12:13

Jaguar Land Rover is awaiting a response from the National Development and Reform Commission regarding a request to develop a potential Chinese joint venture.

Dongfeng Motor recalls 3,607 sedans in China

2011-12-05 13:08:19

Dongfeng Motor Company Ltd will recall 3,607 sedans starting Dec 9, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) said.

GM to recall 993 cars in China

2011-12-05 13:11:19

The vehicles being recalled include 124 Opel Antara SUVs and 869 Chevrolet Captiva SUVs, which were all manufactured between Aug 26 and Sept 15.