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UK carmaker, Chery focus on integration amid downward turn

[2015-06-08 14:01]

Jaguar Land Rover and its joint venture appointed new senior executives for its integration organization following the resignation of the former president in April, while the two companies' performances declined further.

Mideast, African auto market attracts China

[2015-06-08 12:57]

The Middle East and North Africa region, or MENA, is poised for a 61-percent surge in the number of cars on city streets by 2020, with an expanding spare parts market attracting more Chinese investment.

Geely takes Volvo sedans to US

[2015-06-05 14:28]

The first batch of China-made Volvo S60 Inscription sedans will go on sale at dealerships in the United States in two months, marking the formal debut of luxury cars made in China in overseas markets.

Auto spare parts market in Mena booms, attracts Chinese investment

[2015-06-04 17:13]

The Middle East and North African (Mena) are poised to see their number of cars grow by 61 percent by 2020, and the expanding market of spare parts has been attracting more Chinese investment.

Changan seeks top 10 global sales status in coming 5 years

[2015-06-01 07:16]

Changan Automobile has an ambitious dream of becoming a global top 10 manufacturer by sales within five years, with its major driving forces being new-energy vehicles and autonomous driving.

BYD partners with Uber to make headway in US auto market

[2015-05-30 11:26]

Uber lets drivers use their personal cars to drive around customers, but they've also partnered with GreenWheels, a Chicago-based eco-friendly automotive company to lend the BYD Auto e6 to drivers to use as a taxi.

Localization helps Chinese carmakers thrive in LatAm

[2015-05-25 17:11]

Chery has also set up 75 car sales and service centers in Brazil in addition to a research center to be built with an input of $22.3 million.

BYD to contribute to green Rio Olympics

[2015-05-25 16:53]

BYD, a Chinese producer of electric vehicles and solar panels, will contribute to green Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games next year.

China rolls off luxury Volvo sedans for US export

[2015-05-22 17:28]

Volvo's manufacturing plant in southwest China's Chengdu city on Friday completed its first luxury sedan made for the US market.

Volvo chooses South Carolina for its first US plant

[2015-05-13 11:10]

Volvo Cars will build a $500 million plant-its first in the United States-in South Carolina and eventually employ up to 4,000 people there, the company announced on Monday.

Google self-driving cars in 11 accidents

[2015-05-13 09:56]

Google Inc revealed on Monday that its self-driving cars have been in 11 minor traffic accidents since it began experimenting with the technology six years ago.

BYD wins biggest order for electric bus in US

[2015-04-28 17:21]

China's leading electric vehicle producer BYD has won an order for 60 pure electric transit buses from a US mass-transit operator.

Performance and design inspire Bentley's vision of the future

[2015-04-20 13:49]

Bentley presented its EXP 10 Speed 6 and Continental GT3 Racer at the Auto Shanghai 2015 from April 20 to 29.

Foreign automakers double down on China bets despite slowing growth

[2015-04-20 11:24]

Foreign automakers continue to plough money into factories in the world's largest car market, even as economic slowdown crimps sales growth.

Chinese carmakers taste success in Iran

[2015-04-18 08:12]

As Western automakers prepare to re-enter the Middle East's highest-volume car market, they will find a landscape changed by new competitors from China.

More independent with brighter future after Chinese takeover

[2015-04-03 14:14]

After a Chinese takeover in 2010, the Volvo plant in Ghent felt it had entered a new era wherein it could develop its own future and become more independent in making decisions.

New cars dazzles 2015 New York auto show

[2015-04-02 14:54]

Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Ford, Aston Martin, and Cadillac debuted their newest products on Wednesday during the press preview day of 2015 New York International Auto Show.

Will Honda's bet on its young design prodigy pay dividends?

[2015-03-31 08:22]

Honda Motor Co will soon learn whether giving a designer with no engineering experience five years to develop a sports car is pure genius or plain madness.

Ford faces fierce competition head-on

[2015-03-30 07:36]

Ford Motor pledges to deliver more vehicles with eco-friendly engines and affordable technology to Chinese customers, said CEO Mark Fields.

Telsa to localize in China in 3 years: Elon Musk

[2015-03-27 17:22]

Telsa Motors plans to localize production and engineering in China, CEO Elon Musk told Xinhua on Friday, pledging long-term commitment to the market.

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