Japan carmakers to cut China production by half

2012-10-08 14:21:24

Japan's Toyota Motor Corp, Nissan Motor Co and Honda Motor Co plan to slash production in China by roughly half, as a territorial row cuts sales.

BYD's VP quits amid gloomy prospects

2012-09-28 15:13:37

Shenzhen-based automaker BYD Co Ltd said on Thursday that its long-time vice-president Yang Long-zhong has resigned, amid a revenue slump in the past quarters.

Daimler's starts new $2.4b plant in Beijing

2012-10-09 09:58:20

German automaker Daimler AG began construction on a new joint venture plant in the suburbs of Beijing last month as it moves to catch up with its German counterparts in China's luxury car market.

GM says Sept China auto sales up 1.7%

2012-10-08 17:28:46

General Motors Co's auto sales in China climbed only 1.7 percent in September, barely benefiting from its Japanese rivals' plunging sales.

China's JAC, Chery to open factories in Brazil

2012-10-05 13:46:37

Chinese carmakers JAC and Chery will open factories in Brazil, Brazilian Industry Minister Fernando Pimentel said Thursday.

Japanese automaker cut output

2012-09-27 09:11:00

Japanese automakers including Toyota Motor Corp and Nissan Motor Co are slowing their production in China.

JLR-Chery venture nodded

2012-09-25 09:47:51

A new joint venture between Jaguar Land Rover and Chery has been approved by the National Development and Reform Commission.

New hurdle for Japan's carmakers

2012-09-24 11:17:00

The dispute between China and Japan over the Diaoyu Islands this month is just the latest blow to Japanese carmakers.

VW's latest tech, continued growth

2012-09-24 11:08:55

Volkswagen Group has vowed to bring its latest energy-saving technologies into China to consolidate its leadership.

New sales head at Volvo

2012-09-25 10:03:16

Volvo Car Corp appointed Fu Qiang president and CEO of its sales company in China. The appointment will take effect on Oct 1.

WTO complaint from US

2012-09-25 09:58:50

The US filed a complaint with the WTO alleging that "extensive subsidies" are given to Chinese automobile and auto parts makers, which its says harms US producers and threatens local jobs.

BYD inks Yunnan deal

2012-09-24 08:06:04

Domestic carmaker BYD recently signed an agreement with Yunnan Investment Holdings Co Ltd to jointly promote electric vehicles in the southwestern province.