Car-buying satisfaction drops

2012-08-14 13:41:13

Chinese car buyers are becoming less satisfied as dealerships adopt high-pressure sales techniques to meet delivery targets.

Auto inventories critically high

2012-08-07 14:20:45

Already bloated inventories at automobile dealerships across China continue to swell, signaling slowing sales and mounting pressures on both dealers and automakers.

Toyota to recall 160,000 autos

2012-08-04 11:14:27

Japanese automaker Toyota will recall more than 160,000 RAV4 sport utility vehicles sold in China due to a problem with the vehicles' rear suspension.

Some less content with auto services

2012-07-31 11:20:23

After increasing for six years in a row, customers' satisfaction with the after-sales service they receive from dealers in China dropped in 2012.

Car sales expected to hit 20m this year

2012-07-27 09:50:40

The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said Thursday that the country's auto sales are likely to hit 20 million units in 2012 if the economy picks up momentum in the second half.

Lamborghini sees 20-30% rise in supercar sales

2012-08-01 09:39:17

China's supercar market will grow at between 20 percent and 30 percent annually over the next five to 10 years, according to a top executive of Lamborghini.

Youngman Automobile OK'd for Viseon deal

2012-08-01 13:54:56

China's private automaker Youngman Automobile Group Co has obtained provincial government approval to buy a major stake in Germany's Viseon Bus GmbH.

Illegal taxis in Shanghai facing crackdown

2012-07-31 12:03:29

A brigade of secret investigators will be established to deal with illegal cabs in Shanghai, according to a senior transport official.

China mulls shutting near-bankrupt automakers

2012-07-27 11:12:37

Chinese authorities are considering to force near-bankrupt automakers out of the bloated automotive industry.

Car maintenance is big business

2012-07-25 10:53:20

Global auto-maintenance and parts companies are firing on all cylinders as they seek to tap the potential of China's after-sales services market.

BMW: Olympic effort in biggest market

2012-07-23 16:39:24

As a six year exclusive automotive partner of the Chinese Olympic Committee, BMW is holding a series of Olympic activities to welcome the 2012 London Olympic Games that will open on July 28.