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Fresh bid to build charging network

[2014-05-26 07:13]

More electric vehicles are expected to hit the road in China following progress in charging infrastructure and a range of favorable government policies across the country.

Global brands go local for new-energy subsidies

[2014-05-26 07:13]

With the current government policy limiting electric vehicle subsidies to locally produced brands, foreign carmakers are turning to localization and innovative business models.

Michelin accelerates for network expansion

[2014-05-26 07:13]

French tire maker Michelin is putting all its efforts into establishing itself in China's automotive aftermarket by expanding its TyrePlus service network.

Porsche dream becomes reality at sports car carnival

[2014-05-26 07:13]

Car lovers in Beijing indulged their passion for speed at a sports car carnival hosted by Porsche in the capital from May 15 to 18.

Volkswagen champions child safety

[2014-05-26 07:13]

Volkswagen China continues to raise awareness of safety among Chinese parents after it held a child seat program with the China Women's Development Foundation in Beijing on May 22.

xDrive BMWs hit the road in China

[2014-05-26 07:13]

BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd rolled out the BMW 328i xDrive, BMW 328Li xDrive and the new BMW 528Li xDrive with six different specifications in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on Thursday.

WTO circulates report on US complaint over Chinese auto duties

[2014-05-24 15:53]

An experts' panel of the WTO ruled on Friday that part of China's anti-dumping and countervailing measures on certain automobiles from the US were inconsistent with WTO rules.

China voices reservations on WTO auto case ruling

[2014-05-24 15:48]

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said it has reservations about a World Trade Organization (WTO) expert panel ruling on an automobile trade dispute between China and the United States.

Shanghai GM to recall Buick vehicles

[2014-05-24 13:44]

Shanghai General Motors, a Sino-US joint venture, will recall 26,579 Buick Enclave vehicles from June 30 because of faulty seat belts, China's quality watchdog announced on Friday.

CAR back on road to an initial public offering

[2014-05-24 07:27]

China Auto Rental Holding Inc, the country's largest vehicle-leasing company by fleet size and revenue, said on Thursday night that it had revived its initial public offering plans.

BYD offers $400m in new shares

[2014-05-24 07:27]

BYD Co, the Chinese automaker partially owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc, is offering $400 million in new stock, according to a term sheet obtained by Bloomberg News.

Toyota recalls 466,000 vehicles globally

[2014-05-23 13:53]

The car maker is recalling 466,000 minivans and cars globally,1,400 in China, for possible faulty brakes and loss of a spare tire.

GM recalls more cars, sets new record

[2014-05-22 14:56]

General Motors Co is recalling more than 284,000 older Chevrolet small cars in the United States and other markets because of a potential fire hazard.

Auto after-sales services booming; companies chase market share

[2014-05-22 06:53]

Many companies are chasing the opportunities in China's automotive after-sales services. They've entered and invested.

State company's 'green' buses a big hit in Brazil

[2014-05-22 06:53]

Two large hybrid buses from China, which have been tested for about a month, will join diverse fleets in Brazil to carry tourists from all over the world to the FIFA World Cup event.

Toyota develops chips for hybrid cars

[2014-05-21 13:36]

Toyota has developed a computer chip for its gas-electric hybrid cars that could boost fuel efficiency by 10% and allow the automaker to install the hybrid system on more of its vehicles.

Great Wall Motor plans to open Russia factory

[2014-05-21 06:44]

Facing fierce competition from foreign rivals, China's privately owned Great Wall Motor Co Ltd plans to invest 3.2 billion yuan in building a car manufacturing plant in Russia.

BMW to announce its first Mexican car plant in July

[2014-05-20 15:17]

BMW plans to announce in July that it will build its first assembly plant in Mexico and has earmarked two regions where the site could be built.

GM names new top spokesman Cervone

[2014-05-20 15:13]

GM has turned to an old hand to lead its global communications as it deals with the fallout of a defective ignition-switch issue linked to at least 13 deaths and the recall of 2.6 million vehicles.

Hyundai recalls more than 140,000 Tucson

[2014-05-20 14:18]

Hyundai Motor Co is recalling more than 140,000 Tucson crossover utility vehicles because the air bag assembly may come loose from its mounting on the steering wheel.

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