France's Renault eyes China market to boost sales

2012-01-16 16:26:15

Renault, France's second biggest carmaker wants to enter China this year in a move to boost sales and improve its market share in the booming Asian market.

RUF eyes the 'top of the pyramid'

2012-01-13 10:26:00

Young Chinese familiar with computer car games may be familiar with RUF sports cars but have yet had the chance to see the real thing in China until now.

Auto rules will not affect foreign businesses

2012-01-09 16:05:04

China's recent move to take finished automobiles off of a list of industries where foreign investment is encouraged will not affect the operations of existing Sino-foreign joint ventures in China's auto sector, an official said.

Toyota's 2011 sales growth in mainland slows

2012-01-09 10:54:20

Toyota Motor Corp, Asia's largest automaker, said its vehicle sales in the Chinese mainland slowed last year after natural disasters in Asia disrupted production and the removal of tax breaks dented demand.

China becomes Audi's biggest market

2012-01-09 10:25:01

German automobile manufacturer Audi announced on Jan 5 that it sold a total of 313,036 vehicles in China, including Hong Kong, in 2011, representing year-on-year growth of 37 percent.

Subaru recalls 7,133 cars in China

2012-01-04 14:10:35

Japanese automaker Subaru will recall 7,133 vehicles exported to China for defects in the brake systems' master cylinders, China's quality watchdog said.

Audi CEO: Auto industry faces tougher year in 2012

2012-01-04 14:09:45

The automotive industry faces a tougher year in 2012 than it has done this year, Audi Chief Executive Rupert Stadler said.

RUF CTR 3 -- a tiger that have wings

2011-12-28 13:25:53

One thing that the CTR 3 has in common with its two predecessors is that it is a pure driving machine. The CTR 3 is made to involve the driver in the driving experience.

BMW-Audi battle hinges on luxury market in China

2011-12-26 09:33:01

China may overtake Germany as the world's second largest market for luxury cars behind the US this year, fueled by demand for the two brands that are fighting for leadership in the category: BMW and Audi.

China set to implement new vehicle tax law

2011-12-26 10:45:18

China will implement a new vehicle tax law starting Jan 1 next year, according to a statement posted to the State Administration of Taxation website Dec 18.

Shanghai GM recalls 9,862 imported Cadillac SRX

2011-12-26 10:31:22

Shanghai General Motors (GM) has decided to recall 9,862 imported Cadillac SRX SUVs due to defective gearboxes, China's consumer quality watchdog said Dec 21.

China's 2011 auto sales expected to exceed 18m

2011-12-19 14:24:29

China's automobile sales and output this year are set to surpass last year's 18 million units despite curbs on purchases.