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Shanghai further promotes use of new-energy cars

[2014-03-03 18:41]

Shanghai will further promote the use of new-energy vehicles, with more than 10,000 new-energy cars and more than 6,000 charging posts by 2015, according to the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization and the city's electric power company.

Smallest passengers on risky ride

[2014-03-03 07:45]

According to information from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, more than 18,500 children under the age of 14 die in car accidents every year in the country, about 2.5 times the number in Europe.

Survey: 98% eschew safety seats amid low awareness

[2014-03-03 07:45]

A survey by the China Automotive Technology & Research Center last year found that nearly 98 percent of parents in China do not use child safety seats in their cars.

Volvo: New engines efficient, powerful

[2014-03-03 07:45]

Volvo released a series of environmentally friendly engines on Feb 26, in response to growing concerns over air pollution nationwide.

Jaguar Land Rover taps provider for warranties

[2014-03-03 07:45]

Jaguar Land Rover China and PICC Property and Casualty Co Ltd inked an extended vehicle warranty agreement last week in Guangzhou, Guangdong province.

Mercedes renews aid for national arts center

[2014-03-03 07:45]

Mercedes-Benz kicked off the Year of the Horse in China with a renewed partnership agreement with the National Center for the Performing Arts.

Infiniti Eau Rouge ready to roar at Geneva Motor Show

[2014-03-01 17:54]

Infiniti set to released a new preview of the Q50 Eau Rouge concept – the sound of premium automotive performance.

Opel's ADAM Rocks to debut the world in Geneva

[2014-03-01 17:13]

Opel's ADAM Rocks is an urban mini crossover with open air feeling.

Citroën C4 Cactus concept to debut the world in Geneva

[2014-03-01 16:50]

The Citroën C4 Cactus is a new crossover offering more design, more comfort, more useful technology, and affordability above all else.

Lexus RC F GT3 Concept to debut the world in Geneva

[2014-03-01 16:50]

Lexus RC F GT3 Concept to debut the world in Geneva

BMW 2-Series Active Tourer to debut the world in Geneva

[2014-03-01 16:49]

BMW's first front-wheel-drive model is finally here, in the form of the new 2-Series Active Tourer.

Venom GT becomes the fastest car in the world

[2014-02-28 11:39]

With a curb weight of 1,244 kilograms (2,743 lbs) and a power output of 1,244 bhp from its 7.0-liter twin turbo V8 engine, the Venom delivers 1 horsepower per kilogram of curb weight.

Growth in China support outlook for auto industry

[2014-02-28 10:54]

The outlook for global automobile manufactures remains stable, as the continuous market growth in China and the recovery in Western Europe will offset the ease of demand in some emerging market, said Moody's Investors Service.

Tesla to raise $1.6b to build battery factory

[2014-02-28 10:37]

Tesla Motors said a new battery factory will help the automaker reach its goal of producing a lower-priced, mass-market electric car by 2017.

US probes GM recall linked to 13 deaths

[2014-02-28 10:18]

US safety regulators have opened an investigation into whether General Motors Co reacted fast enough in its recall of more than 1.6 million cars.

Smaller, cheaper EVs may trump pricey Teslas

[2014-02-28 08:22]

Tesla may be hoping to spark China's stagnant new-energy vehicle market, but experts believe the US carmaker won't be shift the industry into high gear.

BYD 'green' cars get go-ahead for Beijing, Shanghai roads

[2014-02-28 08:22]

Chinese automaker BYD received the green light to roll out its new-energy models in Beijing and Shanghai, a move signaling a breakthrough in smashing the trade barriers by local governments.

New Renault Twingo 3rd generation to debut Geneva Motor Show

[2014-02-27 13:26]

New Twingo oozes personnality. Its expressive gaze reinforced by its big head lights, which are topped by the direction indicators.

BMW may double engine production in China JV

[2014-02-27 10:47]

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is expanding engine production in China to potentially double capacity as it seeks to close the gap with Audi AG.

Tianjin announces first license-plate lottery results

[2014-02-27 08:49]

The first batch of lottery results for car plates was announced in China's northern municipality of Tianjin on Wednesday.

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