Changan to release 4 new models at Guangzhou auto show

2011-11-21 15:12:17

Changan Automobile will be showing off four new models at the Guangzhou International Motor Show. The show will also see the debut of Changan's new engine and drivetrain brand, BlueCore.

Volkswagen Group forging ahead in South China

2011-11-21 08:00:00

Although China's automobile market has cooled down this year, the Volkswagen Group has managed to go against the grain and outperform the market, especially in South China, an area traditionally dominated by Japanese carmakers, but one where the group's sales have grown faster than ever before.

Volkswagen goes 'green' at its new plant in Chengdu

2011-11-21 15:32:19

A new plant by Volkswagen's joint venture with FAW Group went into operation last month, providing not just more capacity, but also a another step in its journey to "green" production.

Import market in China shows signs of slowing down

2011-11-21 14:53:13

With the European debt crisis still unresolved, sales for imported vehicles in China have been beginning to slump. Statistics from China Automobile Trading showed that 712,000 vehicles have been imported in the first three quarters of this year.

BMWs, Rolls-Royces recalled due to water pump defect

2011-11-21 14:40:29

The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine announced a recall of 3,198 BMW and Rolls-Royce vehicles due to flaws in their auxiliary electric water pumps.

China standardizes carmaker approval rules as auto sales slow

2011-11-21 13:31:14

China's industry ministry standardized rules on approval of carmakers to limit new entrants as sales slow in the world's biggest vehicle market.

China may open auto insurance to foreign firms

2011-11-21 13:22:10

China, the world's largest auto market, is likely to open its mandatory auto insurance market to foreign companies next year, chairman of the Insurance Association of China said.

Chrysler to recall 7,153 Jeep Wranglers in China

2011-11-21 13:13:17

US automaker Chrysler will recall 7,153 imported Jeep Wrangler vehicles in China from January 13, 2012 to fix problems that could pose safety risks, China's top quality watchdog said.

Luxury car makers drive inland

2011-11-15 14:24:26

The shift gathered pace in 2010 as Beijing's massive economic stimulus plan spurred car purchases and helped create a crop of nouveau riche in the hinterlands.

China's most congested city

2011-11-15 14:55:16

Recent statistics show that Beijing has 229.33 vehicles on the road for every 1,000 people, making it the country's most congested city.

Vehicle sales decelerate in Oct

2011-11-15 14:50:53

Passenger vehicle sales in October showed the steepest year-on-year decline since 2008, as the government tightened up its 2-year-old subsidy policy for fuel-efficient models.