Toyota plans to halt production for a week in Tianjin

2012-10-17 13:17:06

Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp plans to temporarily halt production at its major joint venture plant in Tianjin, according to Japanese media reports on Tuesday.

Great Wall Motors defies industry slowdown

2012-10-15 16:02:12

Despite tough conditions facing domestic car manufacturers, Great Wall Motors is among a handful of companies that have managed to rise.

Supercars with Chinese face

2012-10-13 15:31:43

Automobili Lamborghini, an Italian sports car manufacturer, is looking to boost sales by hiring a local general manager to spearhead operations in China.

Diplomatic row a blow to Japanese car brands

2012-10-15 14:04:37

After September sales tumbled in the wake of tensions over the Diaoyu Islands, Japanese carmakers are now trying to restore consumer confidence - though the effect might be limited.

Massive recall latest in Toyota's woes

2012-10-15 13:49:25

Toyota hit another bump when it recently launched the recall of 1.4 million vehicles in China to fix defective electric window switches, its largest-ever recall in the country.

GM names new executive VP for JV in China

2012-10-12 15:41:15

General Motors has appointed Raymond Bierzynski as executive vice-president of SAIC-GM-Wuling, GM China's manufacturing joint venture with SAIC and Wuling Motors.

Toyota to recall 1.4m cars in China

2012-10-11 09:23:08

Toyota will recall 1.4 million vehicles from the Chinese market from Nov 1 over faulty window switches, which is the Japanese manufacturer's largest recall in China.

Chery, Jaguar Land Rover JV gets official approval

2012-10-10 16:37:20

Chinese automaker Chery and Jaguar Land Rover's 12 billion yuan ($1.9 billion) joint venture has gained approval from the National Development and Reform Commission.

Rural subsidies for autos, appliances 'likely'

2012-10-10 16:35:26

Authorities are expected to kick off another round of subsidies to boost car and home appliance sales in rural areas.

Japanese carmakers report Sept sales as 'disastrous'

2012-10-10 09:21:51

Rising anger over Japan's illegal "purchase" of China's Diaoyu Islands kept consumers away from Japanese automakers' showrooms.

Jianghuai Automobile sets up plant in Brazil

2012-10-09 10:03:40

Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co Ltd has become the latest Chinese automaker to go ahead with a local production project in Brazil.

Beijing emission standard latest blow to domestic brands

2012-10-09 13:15:20

An anticipated tough new emission standard in Beijing will put more pressure on domestic carmakers, even forcing some to leave capital city market due to high costs in upgrading their products.