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VW settles for 'old boy' Mueller to steer company out of trouble

[2015-09-29 07:29]

The resumes of Matthias Mueller, 62, Volkswagen AG's new CEO, and Martin Winterkorn, his predecessor, look remarkably similar.

Two Chinese firms land deals in US

[2015-09-28 10:49]

Two major Chinese companies made a big push to step up their presence and investments in the United States on the sidelines of a meeting between executives from both nations on Sept 23.

Bumpy road ahead for VW

[2015-09-25 09:46]

German giant Volkswagen, which is involved in a pollution-cheating scandal in the United States, may face a tough battle to retain its brand image.

Volkswagen to pick Porsche boss as new CEO

[2015-09-25 00:23]

The head of its sports car brand will be its CEO as it tries to recover from a scandal over its rigging of US vehicle emissions tests.

VW CEO quits after carmaker rocked by diesel scandal

[2015-09-23 23:10]

Volkswagen Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn resigned on Wednesday, taking responsibility for the German carmaker's rigging of US emissions tests.

VW: 11m diesel cars involve in emission-testing manipulation

[2015-09-22 20:31]

The German carmaker Volkswagen (VW) revealed that a total of 11 million diesel cars may have been involved in the emissions-testing manipulations.

BMW redefines luxury driving at 2015 Frankfurt motor show

[2015-09-21 10:09]

German premium car group BMW showcased its top models, latest features and advanced technologies at the 2015 Frankfurt motor show, highlighting its BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brands.

German carmaker Borgward attempts comeback with SUV

[2015-09-21 10:08]

Chinese car buyers will have a new choice now that German auto brand Borgward has staged a comeback with an SUV and plans to introduce its first vehicle to China in the first half of 2016.

Slowdown in China to hit world's carmakers

[2015-09-17 09:45]

The slowdown in the Chinese automobile market, the world's largest, may be affecting the entire industry, but will hit German makers the hardest given their strong presence in the country.

German automakers dazzle at Frankfurt Motor Show

[2015-09-15 14:16]

Hot on the heels of the Chengdu Motor Show wrapped up on Sunday, the 66th International Motor Show 2015 is opening to press on Tuesday in Frankfurt.

Automakers accelerating the drive into Arab markets

[2015-09-14 10:45]

A forum aimed at helping China's automakers tap the markets in Arab States was held in Yinchuan, NingXia Hui autonomous region on Friday and Saturday.

Slump fails in China to deter global automakers

[2015-09-14 09:37]

Auto sales in China are slowing and may fall for the first time in more than a decade, undercutting one of the few growth markets for carmakers like General Motors and Ford Motor.

BYD to export 10,000 vehicles to Sudan

[2015-09-03 09:51]

Warren Buffett-backed Chinese carmaker BYD Co Ltd said on Wednesday that it has inked a deal to supply 10,000 vehicles, including new-energy cars and gasoline-powered vehicles, to Sudan.

Honda chief: Product development needs more time for quality

[2015-07-10 08:50]

To illustrate his vision for a turnaround at recall-slammed Honda, Takahiro Hachigo, the new chief executive, showed video footage set to a light-hearted 50s-style rock music of happy people with Honda products.

Chinese car maker BYD wins biggest order in Cuba

[2015-07-07 13:57]

The order of 719 cars, the biggest since the company entered the Cuban market in 2014, include BYD's gasoline vehicle models.

Geely invests $45.5m in methanol plant

[2015-07-07 07:53]

Owner of Volvo Car Corp plans to expand its methanol vehicle operation after by investing big in Iceland's Carbon Recycling International Inc.

JV gears up to enter the East African market

[2015-07-06 09:42]

JAC Motors, a Chinese light truck brand that is the third best-selling light truck maker in the world, has become No 1 in most parts of Africa.

China's methanol car maker invests in Iceland's leading new energy producer

[2015-07-04 10:34]

Geely Holding Group inked a deal to make an investment of $45.5 million in three years to Iceland's Carbon Recycling International.

BYD likely will pull out of Russian market

[2015-07-01 09:57]

BYD has halted its exports to the Russian market, signaling the likelihood that it will withdraw from the market for a second time.

Automakers unsure of Australian FTA's benefit

[2015-06-29 09:20]

Chinese carmakers look unlikely to take advantage of the FTA between China and Australia due to their lack of competitiveness in the Oceania market and poor sales performance to date.

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