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VW aid to children in quake-hit Yunnan

[2014-09-15 09:30]

Together with the China Women's Development Foundation, Volkswagen Group China organized a two-day trip earlier this month to aid children in the earthquake-hit region of Ludian, Yunnan province.

Audi faces fine for price fixing

[2014-09-15 08:17]

On Sept 11 the Hubei Provincial Commodity Price Bureau announced a fine of about 249 million yuan ($40.62 million) for monopolistic practices by FAW-Volkswagen's Audi division.

Beijing hosts electrifying debut

[2014-09-13 08:00]

Britain's Katherine Legge will drive for Team Amlin Aguri when Formula E racing debuts at Beijing's Olympic Green, to a backdrop of the Bird's Nest and Water Cube, on Saturday.

FAW-VW antitrust probe sparked by customer complaint

[2014-09-12 13:31]

The antitrust investigation into FAW-Volkswagen started from the complaint of an Audi customer, who says the insurance company would only compensate 1/3 of her vehicle's maintenance costs.

International automakers penalized for price fixing

[2014-09-12 07:40]

Chinese regulators handed down hefty fines to two multinational automakers for price-fixing. FAW-Volkswagen Sales was fined 248.5 million yuan by the Hubei Bureau of Price Supervision.

Electric car subsidies to end by 2020

[2014-09-11 17:55]

With the Chinese electric vehicle industry stepping tentatively into the competitive market, subsidies for electric car buyers will cease by the end of 2020.

FAW-VW and Chrysler fined for monopoly violation

[2014-09-11 15:59]

FAW-Volkswagen Sales Co was fined 248.58 million yuan ($40.51 million) as two multinational automakers were punished by local authorities.

China's Jan-Aug NEV production up 328%

[2014-09-06 17:09]

New energy vehicle (NEV) production in China has more than tripled in the first eight months of this year, boosted by the government support out of environmental concern.

Changan Ford recalls Focus vehicles

[2014-09-06 15:05]

Changan Ford Automobile Co Ltd, a joint venture between China's Changan Automobile and American automaker Ford, on Friday announced the recall of Focus sedans due to a fuel leak.

Dongfeng Citroen turns C5 sedan powerful, smarter

[2014-09-05 17:13]

Sino-French car maker Dongfeng Citroen has turned its flagship C5 sedan more powerful and smarter by loading it.

New Chery Arrizo sedan joins the cloud

[2014-09-03 19:52]

Domestic automaker, Chery Automobile Co Ltd launched a brand new edition of its flagship Arrizo sedan at an event on Aug 28, during the Chengdu Motor Show in Chengdu, Sichuan province.

Aston Martin hires Nissan exec as CEO

[2014-09-03 10:06]

Aston Martin has hired senior Nissan executive Andy Palmer as chief executive, two sources familiar with the matter said

New Chinese carmaker Cowin plans smart cars

[2014-09-01 16:27]

One of the newest players in China's auto industry has unveiled its concept SUV and mass produced A0 class cars.

Tesla, China Unicom to build charging outlets across China

[2014-08-29 15:50]

A deal has been signed to build charging posts at 400 China Unicom stores in 120 cities, and will also set up super-charging outlets in 20 Chinese cities.

A Look at the New Audi A8

[2014-08-22 18:31]

The new Audi A8 has a myriad of new features that aren’t found in previous models. With new features that include grenade-proof doors, the vehicle is in a class of its own.

All-new Hyundai Genesis challenges notion of luxury

[2014-08-22 16:06]

Hyundai Motor Company launched its all-new luxury Genesis sedan in China on Monday. The introduction of the second generation imported sedan is a sign of the South Korean carmaker's move into the luxury automobile sector.

Three-year project to boost Jiading auto city

[2014-08-22 15:50]

Jiading district in northwestern Shanghai is expected to launch a three-year 30 billion yuan ($4.88 billion) expansion project as it moves to become an international automobile city.

Audi's New A8 an 'evolution of class'

[2014-08-22 15:41]

German auto maker FAW-Volkswagen's Audi brand debuted its new A8 series luxury car featuring more than 10 upgrades.

Hyundai launches New Genesis to Chinese market

[2014-08-22 15:07]

Hyundai Motor  launched its all-new luxury Genesis sedan in China on Monday,showing the South Korean carmaker's move into the luxury automobile sector.

Lifan to invest $150m in Russian factory

[2014-08-21 15:43]

Lifan Industry (Group) Co Ltd plans to invest $150 million in an automobile production factory in Russia's Kaluga province through Lifan International (Trading) Pte Ltd.

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