GAC Motor brings the Second Generation Automobiles to Dubai International Motor Show
Nov 9, 2015
GAC Motor is returning to the prestigious Dubai International Motor Show on November 10 with new vehicle models as the company continues its global strategy in the Middle East market. Models including the GS4, GS5 Super and GA6 will be exhibited in Dubai at World Trade Center Hall 705. The GS4, GS5 Super and GA6 are of ... Continue reading
New 2016 BMW 7 Series Unveiled in Munich - Henny Hemmes At-Event Report +VIDEO
Oct 31, 2015
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All New GLC Begins Production in China, Heralds Next Stage of Expansion for Beijing Benz
Oct 30, 2015
GLC is already the second all-new SUV model to kick-off local production at Beijing Benz in 2015 Hubertus Troska: âThe GLC is the latest proof for the tremendous development of our local production footprint. In 2015 BBAC will see for the first time ever an annual output of over 200,000 units.â Start of produ ... Continue reading
IAC Opens New Tianjin, China Manufacturing Location: Continues Expanding Regional Footprint
Oct 27, 2015
Leading automotive interiors supplier International Automotive Components (IAC) continued its aggressive global expansion with the inauguration of a new manufacturing facility, Shanghai IAC-Songjiang Automotive Carpet and Acoustics Co., Ltd., located in Tianjin, China, . This marked the company's 14th facility opening ... Continue reading
Daimler and Beijing's Tsinghua University Expand Research Cooperation in China
Oct 20, 2015
In September 2012, Daimler Greater China and Beijingâs renowned Tsinghua University started a joint Research Center for Sustainable Transportation. In the presence of Winfried Kretschmann, Prime Minister of Germanyâs federal state of Baden-Wuerttemberg, on Monday both parties signed a contract about the conti ... Continue reading
GAC FCA Celebrates First Jeep Cherokee to Roll Off Assembly Line in Changsha, China
Oct 19, 2015
First locally produced Jeep® Cherokee rolls off manufacturing line at GAC FCA Changsha plant; officially begins taking dealer orders Changsha plant adopts World Class Manufacturing system using exacting standards to bring Chinese consumers world-class quality vehicles Jeep Cherokee first launches with a 2.4L engine, ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Delivers 7.43 Million Vehicles to Customers in First Three Quarters
Oct 16, 2015
Deliveries by the Volkswagen Group from January to September remained almost stable compared with the prior-year level, with 7.43 million vehicles handed over to customers worldwide. Overall, developments in Europe were positive. Western Europe in particular reported growth; most countries in Central and Eastern Europe ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passenger Cars: 4.35 Million Vheicles Sold in Period to September
Oct 16, 2015
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand delivered 4.35 million vehicles from January to September this year. Deliveries continued to grow in Europe in particular. There was also a slight increase in the United States. However, the Russian and Brazilian markets, the largest in their respective region, remain challenging. In ... Continue reading
GM Sold 7.2 Million Vehicles in the First Nine Months of 2015
Oct 15, 2015
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) sold 7.2 million vehicles globally in the first nine months of 2015. The company posted sales increases in four of its five largest markets, with record sales in China and strong retail sales gains in the United States. Total sales were down 1 percent, due primarily to the companys previ ... Continue reading
BMW Group Achieves Record September Sales
Oct 12, 2015
Deliveries in September total 215,413, up 7.8% BMW Group deliveries climb 7.5% in first nine months to 1,644,810 Double-digit growth in Europe: 10.3% in first nine months BMW i sales top 20,000 in year through September BMW i3: over 3,000 units sold in September MINI sales increase 18.7% in year-to-date: deliveries tot ... Continue reading
Cadillac Global Sales Rise 10% in September
Oct 5, 2015
With substantial gains in its top three markets, Cadillac global sales increased 10 percent in September to 25,493 units. U.S. sales rose 7.8 percent, while increases in China and Canada were 14.7 percent and 34.6 percent, respectively. âFollowing a disciplined strategy led by increasing product substance, stronge ... Continue reading
Expansion of Mercedes-Benz Research & Development Center in China continues under new management
Sep 30, 2015
The Mercedes-Benz Research & Development Center in Beijing is under new leadership as of October 1, 2015. Prof. Dr. Hans Georg Engel follows Klaus Mannsperger as the head of Daimlers Chinese R&D facilities. In his new position, Engel will oversee a growing number of departments and functions with a broad range of res ... Continue reading
Dongfeng and Renault Agree to Manufacture Electric Vehicles in China
Sep 29, 2015
On the occasion of the visit of ZHU Yanfeng, Chairman of Dongfeng Group, at the Renault R&D center, Dongfeng Renault Automotive Company (DRAC) announces the production of its first electric vehicle in China. As part of the Joint Venture between Dongfeng and Renault, DRAC will produce an electric vehicle that is based o ... Continue reading
XCMG Joins World's Leading Machinery Makers In Market Dynamics Analysis At Top 50 Summit
Sep 24, 2015
The 2015 T50 Summit of World Construction Machinery Industry held in Beijing on September 21 released the list of the top 50 construction machinery manufacturers worldwide in which XCMG ranked eighth globally and first among Chinese construction machinery companies. Wang Min, chairman and president of XCMG, gave a keyn ... Continue reading
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors develops innovative overhead console
Sep 18, 2015
Slim overhead console improves comfort and spaciousness Yanfeng Automotive Interiors, the world's largest supplier of automotive interiors, has developed a slim overhead console that is only 15 millimeters thick and features an innovative sunroof control. It offers virtually all functions of a traditional overhead cons ... Continue reading
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