Customer satisfaction with major automakers has climbed to its highest point in the past 10 years.
With their reputation for building poor-quality passenger vehicles, China's domestic automakers are the frequent target of criticism by global automotive executives.
A diplomatic row over the Diaoyu Islands between Japan and China is having "some impact" on Japanese car sales in China, said a Nissan Motor executive.
China's second-largest auto group Dongfeng Motor Corp has made plans to acquire Fujian Motor Industry Group Co Ltd as it moves to set up a southeastern production base.
The compact sedan made at Sino-German joint venture Shanghai Volkswagen Automobile Co was launched last week with two engine options: 1.4-liter TSI and 1.6-liter four cylinder.
The imported compact model is equipped with a 1.6-liter turbo-GDI engine that generates maximum power of 150kW/6000rpm and boasts peak torque of 265Nm/1750-4500rpm.
Chinese authorities are considering to force near-bankrupt automakers out of the bloated automotive industry.
In a strong attempt to revive the iconic Redflag badge, FAW Group Corp last week designated a top Audi executive in China as sales chief of its own-brand unit.
The world's top-selling luxury automaker BMW unveiled its all-new 3 Series at Beijing's "Water Cube" - or National Aquatics Center - on July 13, offering new choices for domestic buyers.
Terming sales in the first four months of the year "stunning", Bob Grace, Jaguar Land Rover China president has a sanguine outlook on the rapidly growing luxury car segment in China.
The sudden decision to limit vehicle registrations in Guangzhou has disrupted the plans of many residents to buy cars in the southern metropolis.
Customer experience in a premium car showroom is usually comfortable, luxurious, and now it can be green.