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Porsche's future bright in world's top market

When Porsche AG Board Chairman Matthias Mueller first came to China in 1989, millions of bicycles dominated the road, and there were few cars.

First luxury plug-in hybrid debuts in Shanghai

Porsche is celebrating the world premiere of the second generation of Gran Turismo models at the ongoing Auto Shanghai show in China.

Strong Russian, Thai showing expected at upcoming fair

The 24th China Harbin International Economic and Trade Fair will feature a record number of countries and attendees, said Heilongjiang Vice-Governor Sun Yao.

Transportation deemed key to bilateral relations

China and Russia have placed great emphasis on strengthening bilateral ties in the past few decades. In March, Chinese President Xi Jinping made Russia the first stop on his first foreign tour after taking office.

Cross-border cooperation spells windfall for Jiamusi

Kang Jingsheng, general manager of Jiamusi Kangbo Import and Export Trade Co Ltd, dreams that his company's agricultural equipment will one day be used in fields and farmlands across Russia.

Henkel's growth strong in Asia-Pacific region

Despite the global economic downturn, Germany's Henkel AG & Co, a world leader in consumer goods and adhesive technologies, reported solid growth in 2012.

Audi looks to maintain its lead

Audi plans to boost annual sales in China, its biggest single market in the world, to 700,000 units by 2020, Chairman and CEO Rupert Stadler revealed at the ongoing Shanghai auto show.

Dongfeng eyes future in own-brand vehicles

China's second-biggest auto group Dongfeng Motor Corp plans to invest heavily in its newly restructured passenger vehicle brand over the next couple of years.

Auto Special: Ford's Mondeo aimed at upper mid-range market

Incorporating Ford's latest designs and enhanced with an array of innovative technologies, the all-new Mondeo made its official Asia-Pacific debut earlier this month in Beijing.

Reviving Volvo readies for local production

Acquired by Geely in 2010, China now fastest-growing market for the Nordic brand

Honda gets aggressive with range of new models

Japanese carmaker Honda Motor Co is hoping to achieve a jump in sales by introducing an unprecedented lineup tailor-made for the Chinese market through its two joint ventures at the ongoing Shanghai auto show.