BYD sees deep decline in profits

2012-03-27 08:05:15

Chinese battery and carmaker BYD Co Ltd said it saw a record decrease in its profits and vehicle sales in its 2011 financial year, which ended on Dec 31.

Tough emission standards

2012-03-26 11:19:52

Stricter auto emission standards are likely to be adopted this year in the capital city as pollution in Beijing continues to cause concern.

VW plans low-cost car brand

2012-03-26 14:18:25

Volkswagen is planning a new low-cost car brand destined for emerging markets, the head of research and development at the VW car brand said.

A revived Beijing badge

2012-03-26 13:39:27

Beijing Motor Corp revived the Beijing brand for passenger cars by launching a subcompact model last week, three decades after the last auto carrying the badge rolled off the line.

Rising pump prices add fuel to vehicle market downturn

2012-03-26 13:40:58

In addition to a slowing economy, the latest fuel price hike will add more downward pressure on the car market this year, according to industry analysts.

JLR, Chery to set up JV in China

2012-03-22 13:38:23

Chery and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) said they have reached an agreement to set up a joint venture in China.

BMW dealers holding the key

2012-03-19 16:21:02

BMW will continue rapid expansion of its sales and service network in China this year by adding more than 80 new dealerships, according to a senior executive at its local joint venture.

Vehicle prices continue to slide

2012-03-19 15:57:12

China's vehicle prices continued to decline in February, according to a survey in 36 cities by the NDRC's price supervision department.

Geely to leverage Volvo know-how

2012-03-19 15:52:56

Domestic carmaker Geely Automobile will use know-how from Volvo Cars to build high-end products and improve competitiveness.

New China executive for Renault

2012-03-19 15:43:39

Renault executive vice-president Katsumi Nakamura was appointed head of the French carmaker's China business operations on March 9.

Automobile complaints on the rise, quality watchdog says

2012-03-16 10:54:42

Complaints about the quality of automobiles increased by more than 20 percent last year, China's top quality watchdog said on Thursday.

VW urged to probe DSG defects, recall possible

2012-03-14 17:17:56

China's quality watchdog said it is in contact with auto giant Volkswagen (China) after many customers complained about defects in the DSG of the company's vehicles.