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Beijing scraps emissions plan

[2016-05-16 14:49]

An emissions plan proposed by the Beijing environmental authorities has been scrapped, a move that experts believe will save automakers from repetitive research and testing costs.

Hanteng happy to learn from success

[2016-05-16 14:47]

When Hanteng Auto unveiled its brand image and first production models in Beijing on Monday with the slogan "Build high quality cars that meet Chinese preferences", it was a case of deja vu for some attendees.

BMW trains new auto generation

[2016-05-16 14:37]

The BMW China Training Academy and its first academic partner in China have celebrated the 10th anniversary of a leading industry-academy cooperative education program, boasting more than 6,000 graduates.

Nissan will have to try and restore Mitsubishi's image

[2016-05-16 14:37]

Nissan Motor may have to burden itself with restoring Mitsubishi Motors' reputation now it is acquiring a one-third stake in the scandal-hit automaker, said analysts.

German brand reflects on future of mobility at CES Asia

[2016-05-16 14:35]

German luxury car maker BMW highlighted its shift toward becoming a high-tech company, and demonstrated its connected vehicles and future gadgets at the Consumer Electronics Show Asia in Shanghai.

Auto experts warn of looming overcapacity Dangers

[2016-05-16 14:31]

Experts are warning of structural overcapacity in China's automotive industry after a survey released on Wednesday showed that 37 automakers in China had a combined capacity of 31.22 million cars by the end of 2015.

Shanghai to build more free charging posts for electric cars

[2016-05-14 13:38]

Eleven charging posts have been installed in the parking lot of Wanfo Temple in Shanghai.

Luxury car market spawns online buying sites

[2016-05-14 09:56]

China's booming market for imported luxury cars has sparked the emergence of a number of new online buying platforms, including UGcar, a cross-border website.

Qingdao international auto show opens

[2016-05-13 10:48]

The 15th Qingdao International Auto Show 2016 is being held in the coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong province from May 11 to 16. More than 1,100 cars are displayed, and over 50 of them make their debut during the show.

Daimler recalling Actros trucks in China

[2016-05-12 16:28]

Daimler Trucks and Buses (China) Ltd will recall 15 Actros trucks in China from Friday due to flange problems that may affect their universal joints.

China auto sales up 6.3% in April

[2016-05-11 15:50]

Auto sales in China, the world's biggest auto market, surged 6.3 percent year on year to 2.12 million units in April, data from an industry association showed on Wednesday.

Mercedes-Benz showcases latest technologies at CES Asia

[2016-05-11 11:03]

As the contemporary lifestyle is increasingly defined by intelligent technologies that simplify day-to-day mobility and connectivity, German premium carmaker Mercedes-Benz wowed visitors to the Consumer Electronics Show Asia 2016 Mercedes-Benz Media Tec-Day with the latest pioneering technologies and mobility concepts, embodied by two extraordinary models.

Top 10 events between Shanghai and Beijing auto shows

[2016-05-11 06:54]

China Daily's senior motoring editors picked the top 10 events that shook or shaped China's auto industry since last year. They offer readers a quick review of what happened and some insights into what is around the corner.

BMW looks to young for China's future

[2016-05-09 14:27]

BMW's concept car had its Asian premiere in Beijing on Thursday, as the group celebrates its centenary and looks to the next generation of young Chinese to lead future mobility.

NEV plans get a head start

[2016-05-09 14:25]

If the future automotive industry is a cart pulled by autonomous driving, connectivity and new-energy vehicles, the last is going a step faster in the current leg of the journey, as evidenced by plans from major State-owned Chinese automakers in the next five years.

Bosch lays foundation for future of parking

[2016-05-09 11:33]

German engineering and electronics giant Bosch is presenting an easier life for drivers, especially new ones, by simplifying the search for parking spaces and gradually automating the parking process.

Watchdog making good on vow to go after faulty cars: experts

[2016-05-09 11:33]

China's quality watchdog is showing more initiative in recalling vehicles after a record number of defective cars were reported in the country last year.

Mitsubishi may be ripe for sell-off

[2016-05-09 11:33]

There may emerge opportunities for Chinese automakers to acquire Mitsubishi Motors now that its market value has nosedived after it admitted to cheating on its fuel economy data, experts said.

Half of new state vehicles to be powered by new energy

[2016-05-06 10:10]

Over half of new vehicles in China's central state departments will be new energy vehicles within five years, National Government Offices Administration said.

Ford's China sales up 7% from January to April

[2016-05-06 09:08]

US automaker Ford said Thursday that it sold a total of 391,294 vehicles in China in the first four months of this year, up 7 percent from last year's record-setting sales.

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