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BMW to recall vehicles in China

[2016-04-11 10:59]

BMW China Automotive Trading Ltd. is to recall some imported BMW 7 series models over flawed air bags from May 25.

Jaguar Land Rover to recall 36,000 vehicles in China

[2016-04-11 10:56]

The recall, filed by the Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Trading (Shanghai) Co, involves Jaguar XJ and XF models produced between March 29, 2012, and Oct 6, 2015.

China-produced Ford Edge a leader in its SUV sector

[2016-04-11 10:27]

The Edge, Ford's Chinese-produced, seven-seat sport utility vehicle, has helped the American automaker take a leading position in the middle and large-size SUV segment with its strong market performance in China.

Officials want to open way for autonomous driving

[2016-04-11 09:50]

China is conducting studies on an intelligent transportation control network, with a pilot program to be carried out in the near future.

Subaru to recall over 14,000 SUVs in China

[2016-04-09 09:40]

Japanese car maker Subaru will recall more than 14,000 sport utility vehicles (SUVs) on the Chinese mainland over flaws in their electronic parking brake (EPB) systems.

Volvo to test run driverless cars on expressways, highways in China

[2016-04-08 07:29]

The planned experiment will see local drivers test the vehicles on public roads in everyday conditions, the Swedish company said in a statement.

US plant bolsters Fuyao's image

[2016-04-07 10:36]

Fuyao Glass America, the US branch of China's largest automotive glass maker, is working toward its goal for 2016 of achieving full production capacity at its first US manufacturing facility in Moraine, Ohio, and further sealing its corporate image as a global manufacturer.

JD wades into auto finance with start-up investment

[2016-04-07 09:59]

Chinese online retailer JD's financial arm extended an undisclosed amount of funding to Meili Finance, a Beijing auto credit company, Meili said on Wednesday.

Top five car-hailing apps

[2016-04-07 06:57]

The Nielson Company's Greater China's research looked into the user experience of the apps and services, and found that Uber topped the peers overall.

Volkswagen to recall 103,569 vehicles in China

[2016-04-06 15:49]

Volkswagen will recall 103,569 vehicles in China to replace a missing part without which the brake pedals may dislodge, according to a statement issued by of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.

Shanghai to build 10 times more vehicle charging piles by 2020

[2016-04-06 14:31]

In a soon-to-be released plan on charging infrastructure for Shanghai's electric vehicle, the ratio between public charging piles and new energy vehicles cannot be lower than 1:7. 

Big automakers back in driving seat as profit margin rises

[2016-04-06 14:29]

Major listed auto companies saw improved margin despite lower-than-expected sales growth, reported China Business News on Wednesday.

Bus maker Zhengzhou Yutong posts 35% profit growth

[2016-04-05 13:25]

Zhengzhou Yutong Bus Co, China's leading bus maker, posted a net profit growth of 35.31 percent in 2015, thanks to booming sales of new energy coaches.

Volvo Cars posts first quarter sales hike

[2016-04-05 07:47]

Automaker Volvo Cars on Monday posted a 12-percent sales hike for the first quarter of 2016 compared to the same period last year.

BYD launches two new electric models, Qin EV and e5

[2016-04-01 09:51]

Chinese new energy vehicle maker BYD Motors launched two fully electric models Qin EV300 and e5 300 in Beijing on Thusday. The BYD Qin EV300 has four variants with higher configurations, while the three variants of e5 300 are more economic in configurations.

Skoda to spend $2.3b to enrich China portfolio

[2016-04-01 08:22]

SAIC Volkswagen will spend around 2 billion euros ($2.27 billion) over the next five years to enrich Skoda's portfolios in China, the biggest single investment the Czech brand has received since its entry into the Chinese market in 2007.

Jaguar Land Rover merges two hearts into one

[2016-03-31 08:36]

There is a Chinese saying that, "When two men are one at heart, they will gain strength with which metal can be cut". That wisdom is helping British icon Jaguar Land Rover grow its sales for seven months in a row - and probably more to come - in the world's largest automotive market.

Ride-hailing app drivers probed on safety issues

[2016-03-31 08:05]

Transportation authorities in Shenzhen will shut down online ride-hailing services for hundreds of independent drivers after they were found to have had previous "illegal behaviors".

Maserati recalls 20,842 defective vehicles in China

[2016-03-29 10:15]

Italian luxury car maker Maserati will recall 20,842 vehicles in China over a defect in design, China's top quality watchdog said on Monday.

Lincoln ensures staff offer personalized experiences

[2016-03-28 09:28]

Ford Motors' premium brand Lincoln is focusing on customer experience to distinguish itself from its competitors in the Chinese market.

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