Ford in China: 44 Percent Increase in 2009
7 Jan 2010, 10:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / We already knew that China is a top market for all carmakers out there and sales figures that have been emerging since January 1 come to confirm this. Ford for instance performed at least impressive...
China Builds High Efficiency Linear Motor Propulsion
7 Jan 2010, 09:38 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / As everybody is encouraged to drive less and use public transportation more, breakthroughs in this department can only make our lives easier. One of the most important achievement of recent times is...
Go-Kart Maker Kandi to Build Chinese EV Infrastructure
5 Jan 2010, 12:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While the majority of automakers are looking into ways to develop and launch new electric cars, others are trying to build the needed infrastructure that would support the adoption of these green ve...
It's a Wonder (Electric Motor): Chinese Taxis Go Electric
5 Jan 2010, 09:20 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As EV technology and solution manufacturers and providers are gearing up for the battle ahead, the Chinese from Wonder Auto managed to get a head start by signing a deal with the local Liaoning gove...
GM's Record Chinese Year
4 Jan 2010, 11:37 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / With a record 1,826,424 units (to the unit!) sold in China in 2009 and an also record market share of 13.4 percent, American manufacturer GM, together with its Chinese partners, are getting ready to...
Premiere: Toyota Sells Better in Asia than in Japan
4 Jan 2010, 10:19 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Not sure whether we should blame this on the booming Chinese market or on Toyota's sinking in the domestic market but, for the first time ever, sales of its vehicles in Asia will exceed, for 20...
GM Chinese Dealer - No Inventory, Lots of Buyers
31 Dec 2009, 22:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / There's no doubt China is playing the key market role for most carmakers selling vehicles in the country and recent predictions are hinting that this impressive boom could continue in 2010. Gen...
Guangzhou Toyota to Bring Camry Hybrid in China in 2010
30 Dec 2009, 11:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The recently-revealed Toyota Camry hybrid will also be launched in China in 2010, with production to be handled by Guangzhou Toyota, the Chinese joint venture established by Toyota. The alliance is ...
Chinese Harmony, the Fastest Train on Earth
28 Dec 2009, 10:04 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Having earned an unprecedented edge on the automotive market this year, China extended its offensive into the railway sector and set a new speed record for long-distance passenger trains over the we...
Audi Remains Luxury Segment Leader in China
26 Dec 2009, 10:03 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Audi AG registered record sales in the Chinese car market through November. The German car brand managed to sell 140,000 vehicles in the Chinese mainland in the first 11 months of the year, account...
BAIC Planning Four New Models Based on Saab Technology
26 Dec 2009, 09:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / BAIC recently purchased several Saab assets and, as a result, the Chinese manufacturer is looking into ways to develop four new models and three turbo-engines based on the acquired technology. Gener...
Hyundai Partners with Baotou Bei Ben in China
21 Dec 2009, 10:20 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Hyundai's move into China got a new boost over the weekend, after the South Korean carmaker announced plans to partner with Baotou Bei Ben Heavy-Duty Truck for the production of heavy-trucks. ...
Saab's Hope Coming from China
21 Dec 2009, 09:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors announced last week that it wants to discontinue Saab and, along with it, shut down 218 US dealer franchises and eliminate 3,400 jobs. However, rumors are claiming that Saab might sti...
Mitsubishi Colt Going to China?
17 Dec 2009, 10:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mitsubishi is apparently planning to launch its well-known Colt in China in the near future as several prototypes have been spotted on local streets. Still, the Japanese manufacturer doesn't wa...
It's Official: Chery Enters the 2010 Dakar Rally
16 Dec 2009, 13:59 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Chery has confirmed its participation in the 2010 Dakar Rally, thus becoming the first Chinese automaker to take part in what is probably the harshest race on Earth. Rival company Great Wall Motors ...
Chery Doesn't Plan Overseas Takeovers
16 Dec 2009, 10:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chery, one of the Chinese companies that were often seen as one of the candidates to tackle the global auto sector, says that it doesn't considering buying overseas companies in an effort to su...
Nissan Dongfeng Motor to Sell 1 Million Cars in China
16 Dec 2009, 08:44 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / With this piece here we begin what we (and many others) believe will be a long line of news regarding car sales and sales targets in China. With the country already surpassing the United States in t...
Caterpillar and China Yuchai Announced China Joint Venture
14 Dec 2009, 14:09 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / China Yuchai International Limited entered a joint venture agreement with Caterpillar China Investment in order to provide remanufacturing services in this country. The new company will be held 49%-...
Confirmed: Chinese BAIC Takes Over Saab Assets
14 Dec 2009, 09:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Another important milestone in Saab's fight for life became reality a few days ago when the Swedish manufacturer sold some assets to Beijing Automotive. Specifically, the company closed on the ...
China Becomes World’s No. 1 Auto Market, U.S. surpassed
11 Dec 2009, 10:36 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / China is now the biggest automotive market on the globe, leaving U.S. in second place for the first time in history, according to the Associated Press. So far this year, automotive sales in China...