News By Topic: China Auto News

Fiat seeks partnership with Chery on passenger vehicles

Dec 31, 2007

Fiat seeks partnership with Chery on passenger vehicles http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4355/Fiat-seeks-partnership-with-Chery-on -passenger-vehicles.html Shanghai. December 29 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C After ending an eight-year old unsuccessful partnership with Nanjing Auto, Fiat is seeking to choose another partner on passenge ... Continue reading

China lowers import tax on oil products to 1 percent

Dec 29, 2007

China lowers import tax on oil products to 1 percent http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4360/China-lowers-import-tax-on-oil-produ cts-to-1-percent.html Shanghai. December 29 (Gasgoo.com) ¨CChina's Ministry of Finance announced today that it will start to reduce import tariff of oil product by another 1 percent effective on ... Continue reading

China expects to sell 10 million vehicles in 2008

Dec 29, 2007

China expects to sell 10 million vehicles in 2008, CAAC says http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4359/China-expects-to-sell-10-million-veh icles-in-2008-CAAC-says.html Shanghai. December 29 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C China has sold more than 8.5 million vehicles this year and is expected to sell about 10 million vehicles in 2008, an o ... Continue reading

China's Dongfeng Motor to sell 180,000 vehicles in 2008

Dec 28, 2007

China's Dongfeng Motor to sell 180,000 vehicles in 2008 http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4345/China-s-Dongfeng-Motor-to-sell-180-0 00-vehicles-in-2008.html Shanghai. December 28 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C China¡¯s Dongfeng Motor plans to sell 180,000 vehicles in 2008 and 300,000 vehicles annually by 2012, the company announced on ... Continue reading

Mazda2, Suzuki Swift (1.5 Liter) Goes On Sale in China

Dec 28, 2007

SHANGHAI - December 28, 2007: Changan Ford Mazda Automobile, a joint venture between Changan Automotive Group, Ford Motor Company and Mazda Motor, officially launched the new Mazda 2 in China yesterday. The model is available in three versions: 1.3L MT will be sold at 83,800 yuan ($11,420), while 1.3L AT is priced at 9 ... Continue reading

One month after being launched in China, M-Benz C class receives orders of 1,000 units

Dec 27, 2007

Shanghai. December 27 (Gasgoo.com) - Daimler's premium Mercedes-Benz received orders of C-class sedans totaling 1,000 units within one month after the imported C class was launched in China. Mercedes-Benz C-series sedan was launched in China on November 10, and latest reports showed positive response from customers. Th ... Continue reading

2008 Honda Accord Sedans Roll Off Assembly Line in Guangzhou

Dec 27, 2007

2008 Honda Accord sedans roll off assembly line in Guangzhou http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4333/2008-Honda-Accord-sedans-roll-off-as sembly-line-in-Guangzhou.html Shanghai. December 27 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C The much expected 2008 Honda Accord sedans rolled off assembly line in the second plant of Guangzhou Honda today. Duri ... Continue reading

SAIC and Nanjing Auto Sign Merger Contract...Deal Affects New MG

Dec 27, 2007

SHANGHAI- December 27, 2007: China's biggest automobile industry group Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC) has signed a merger contract with Nanjing Automobile (Group) Corp at Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing. Under this contract, SAIC will acquire all assets owned by Nanjing Auto, including OEM and componen ... Continue reading

FAW posts net profit $1.67 billion, up 252% Y-o-Y

Dec 27, 2007

FAW posts net profit $1.67 billion, up 252% Y-o-Y http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4320/FAW-posts-net-profit-1-67-billion-up -252-Y-o-Y.html Shanghai. December 26 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C The First Automotive Works (FAW), one of China¡¯s Big Three automakers, has posted a net profit of RMB 12.3 billion ($1.67 billion) this year ... Continue reading

Guangzhou Toyota plans to sell 210,000 vehicles in 2008

Dec 27, 2007

Guangzhou Toyota plans to sell 210,000 vehicles in 2008 http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4323/Guangzhou-Toyota-plans-to-sell-210-0 00-vehicles-in-2008.html Shanghai. December 26 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C Guangzhou Toyota Motor Co, a joint venture between China's Guangzhou Automobile and Toyota, said yesterday that it plans to sell ... Continue reading

Toyota Plans to Keep Top Spot Vs. GM in 2008

Dec 26, 2007

NAGOYA, Japan, Dec 25, 2007; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp will charge further into emerging car markets to achieve another year of record sales in 2008, likely cementing its title as the world's biggest automaker ahead of General Motors Corp. Toyota, already the world's most profita ... Continue reading

In a shift over new energy policy, China favors hybrids over diesel vehicles

Dec 25, 2007

In a shift over new energy policy, China favors hybrids over diesel vehicles http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4309/In-a-shift-over-new-energy-policy-Ch ina-favors-hybrids-over-diesel-vehicles.html Shanghai. December 25 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C Diesel engine powered sedans will no longer enjoy preferential policies offered by Chin ... Continue reading

Chery tests its first sport car

Dec 25, 2007

Chery tests its first sport car http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4310/Chery-tests-its-first-sport-car.html Shanghai. December 25 (Gasgoo.com) - Chinese automaker Chery has started to test its A6cc sport coupe on road driving. The model was first unveiled at Shanghai Auto Show in past April, Chinese auto website Cheshi.com ... Continue reading

Sinotruck becomes world's 5th largest heavy truck-maker

Dec 21, 2007

Sinotruck becomes world's 5th largest heavy truck-maker http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4281/Sinotruck-becomes-world-s-5th-larges t-heavy-truck-maker.html Shanghai. December 21 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C China largest heavy truck-maker, Sinotruck, has become one of the five largest heavy truck makers throughout the world, Chinese ... Continue reading

China-made Golden Dragon buses exported to Middle East and North Africa

Dec 21, 2007

China-made Golden Dragon buses exported to Middle East and North Africa http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4271/China-made-Golden-Dragon-buses-expor ted-to-Middle-East-and-North-Africa.html Shanghai. December 20 (Gasgoo.com) China¡¯s large bus maker Xiamen Golden Dragon Bus Co exported a batch of luxury tourism buses to N ... Continue reading