Chinese NEV market overview 2018
Mar 11, 2019
LMC reported that China’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market thrived in 2018, supported by the subsidies already in place, coupled with the advent of the new dual-credit system. We estimate that total output and sales exceeded 1.05 million units and 1.08 million units, respectively, last year. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Spins Off Jetta As Entrylevel Brand For Chinese Market
Feb 26, 2019
The model range of JETTA will be produced by FAW-Volkswagen in Chengdu. Jetta Brand will comprise a sedan and two SUVs. Market data show that SUV models in particular are becoming increasingly popular. Sedans continue to be good sellers. But the SUV segment is generating tremendous growth momentum and now makes up near ... Continue reading
Jan 28, 2019
As vehicle prices and interest rates increase in tandem – creating affordability issues in the process – it leaves many automotive consumers with “one lever”: longer financing terms, says Patrick Manzi, senior economist for the National Automobile Dealers Association. Source: WardsAuto Automotive appears poised ... Continue reading
Jan 18, 2019
NADA End-of-Day Final News Edition China has offered to go on a six-year buying spree to ramp up imports from the U.S., in a move that would reconfigure the relationship between the world’s two largest economies, according to officials familiar with the negotiations. Source: Bloomberg U.S. stocks ended the week stron ... Continue reading
Chinese health care company to buy 51% stake in Swedish EV maker NEVS
Jan 17, 2019
Automotive News China | 2019/1/18 Chinese health care services provider Evergrande Health Industry Group agreed to acquire 51 percent interest in Swedish electric vehicle maker National Electric Vehicle Sweden. The $930 million (6.3 billion yuan) deal, signed Tuesday, will be closed at the end of January, Evergrande He ... Continue reading
Who Is Buying EVs in China? - Not Retail Customers
Jan 17, 2019
Sales of electrified vehicles have been surging in China for years. But until recently, it remained unknown who was buying many of the vehicles. ... Continue reading
China Automotive : Which Way Next?
Jan 17, 2019
China’s Light Vehicle market finished 2018 in negative territory, with a decline of 3% on the previous year. This disappointing result was the first year-on-year decline this century for the world’s largest vehicle market. ... Continue reading
GAC Motor Unveils Concept Car ENTRANZE at NAIAS 2019
Jan 15, 2019
DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2019; Automaker GAC Motor impressed audiences at the 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) on January 14 with the world premiere of its ENTRANZE concept car, emphasizing the automaker's human-centric approach to family vehicles. ... Continue reading
Big Boss Barra Looks to China for GM’s Electric Rebirth
Dec 27, 2018
In October last year, GM’s product development head, Mark Reuss, said the company “believes in an all-electric future,” committing to introduce at least 20 new battery electric vehicles by 2023. China is a big part of the strategy, as the largest market for electric cars. ... Continue reading
Automotive News Digest; Week Ending December 15, 2018; Executive Producer Larry Nutson
Dec 16, 2018
Big Oil Funds Dirtier Air, Most Reliable Cars, Mid-Engine Corvette Delayed,China Imported Car Tariff Lowered, Toyota and Takata, Ward's Engine Kudos, 3 Minute Charging EV Gives 62 Miles (Huh?), Daytona 500 Pace Truck, Trump Agrees With TACH, GM EV Idea Not Going To Work, VW Restores Annie, Europe Auto Sales Down ... Continue reading
AAPC Statement on China Auto Tariffs
Dec 14, 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C. December 14, 2018; Gov. Matt Blunt, president of the American Automotive Policy Council, issued the following statement on China’s action to suspend retaliatory auto tariffs for three months: “We appreciate the Trump administration’s efforts to restore equal market access with the rest of the wor ... Continue reading
Nov 9, 2018
Exhibits planned for the Toyota booth include product displays featuring the new Corolla and Levin, information and displays on electrification technology such as hybrid powertrains, and displays relating to "intelligence" and "informatization" technologies and services, which are key fields in China as Toyota strives ... Continue reading
Australian brand Chief Products is launching a line of engineering products for JL Wrangler in 2019!
Nov 6, 2018
Launching five years ago on the Gold Coast and tapping into a growing Australian SUV market, Chief Products is focused on designing accessories for modern off-road vehicle platforms and firmly aligning themselves with their go-anywhere ethos. Creating accessories including front and rear off-road bumpers, nudge bars, ... Continue reading
Transportation Appliances For Sale In China
Oct 31, 2018
Automakers typically want their cars to stand out. However, China’s push for greener vehicles is prompting Toyota, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Mitsubishi to resort to an unusual move: they’re set to sell the same car. ... Continue reading
Automotive News Digest; Week Ending October 20, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson
Oct 22, 2018
Automotive News Digest Week Ending October 20, 2018; ... Continue reading
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