Volkswagen Group Delivers 4.2 Million Vehicles in May
Jun 15, 2015
The Volkswagen Group delivered 4.20 (January-May 2014: 4.19; +0.3 per cent) million vehicles from January to May. “Deliveries so far this year have been characterised by mixed market trends. Even with their broad range of young and eco-friendly models, the Volkswagen Group brands are not entirely immune to this s ... Continue reading
Inviting Global Participation the Annual Voting for China Road Trip Routes Launched in Hubei
Jun 15, 2015
The annual contest for Best China Road Trip Routes was launched on June 6, 2015 at Hubei Province's Enshi Grand Canyon, known as China's most beautiful canyon. The contest was launched in Central China's Hubei province, with support from 36 partners in the road trip industry in China. The contest ranks the top 48 road ... Continue reading
BMW Group Sales Continue to Grow in May
Jun 12, 2015
- Deliveries up 5.9% in May to total 188,287 - Year-to-date sales total 890,937, up 7.7% - Over 10,000 BMW i vehicles sold so far in 2015 - MINI sales increase by more than 25% in year-to-date - Sales increase in all regions globally MUNICH -- June 12, 2015: Deliveries of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand vehicles increa ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Inaugurates Vehicle Plant in Changsha
May 26, 2015
Annual capacity: 300,000 Volkswagen and Å KODA vehicles Highest state certificate for CO2-neutral production with solar and hydroelectric power WOLFSBURG/CHANGSHA -- May 26, 2015: The Volkswagen Group continues to expand its production capacity in China with the addition of a new vehicle plant of Shanghai- Volkswagen ... Continue reading
DMC2015, Opening May 25, Takes the Lead on Showcasing the Intelligent Manufacturing of Molds
May 26, 2015
he New Normal Means New Developments Across The Sector SHANGHAI -- May 26, 2015: This year's Die & Mold China (DMC 2015) expo will be held from May 25 to 28 in five halls of the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Approximately 800 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions will attend the event. The upgraded expo, t ... Continue reading
Mazda CX-5 Global Production Reaches One Million Units
May 25, 2015
Mazda Motor Corporation announced today that cumulative production of the Mazda CX-5 surpassed one million units at the end of April 2015. Taking only three years and five months since production commenced in November 2011, the CX-5 is the second fastest Mazda model to reach the milestone one-million-unit mark, followi ... Continue reading
Auto Shanghai 2015 Successfully Closes
May 13, 2015
The 16th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2015), with the theme of "Innovation for Upgrading," successfully finished on April 29 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Auto Shanghai 2015, with a combined show space of over 350,000 square meters, brought together ... Continue reading
GM Sells 258,484 Vehicles in China in April
May 8, 2015
Sales in first four months up 7.1 percent on annual basis SHANGHAI -- May 8, 2015: General Motors and its joint ventures sold 258,484 vehicles last month in China, down 0.4 percent year over year. Domestic sales by SAIC-GM-Wuling were up 10.2 percent year on year to 139,041 units. Shanghai GMâs domestic sales were ... Continue reading
Infiniti Sets New April Global Sales Record
May 6, 2015
16,700 sold vehicles mark new record Momentum continues HONG KONG -- May 6, 2015: On the heels of the all-time sales record that Infiniti achieved in the first quarter 2015, the company successfully carried this momentum into April. Infiniti sold 16,700 vehicles last month, an increase of more than 1,700 vehicles or 12 ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Produces Numerous Advanced Technologies for New Great Wall Haval H9 in China
May 4, 2015
BorgWarner Builds Engine Timing Systems and Turbochargers in Ningbo, Receives Award for 2-Speed Torque-On-Demand® Transfer Cases Made in Beijing AUBURN HILLS, MI -- May 4, 2015: BorgWarner produces a number of its advanced engine and drivetrain technologies for the new Great Wall Haval H9. The domestically produced sp ... Continue reading
Axalta Builds a New Asia-Pacific R&D Technology Center in Shanghai
Apr 28, 2015
Strengthening Innovation Leadership in the Coatings Industry SHANGHAI -- April 28, 2015: Axalta Coating Systems , a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has begun construction on a new Asia-Pacific R&D and Technology Center. The new facility, which has been approved by Axaltaâs Board of Directors ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Lamando is MirrorLink-Enabled
Apr 28, 2015
Chinaâs smartphone OEMs and mobile app developers now see clear winner in mass-market car-connectivity protocol BEAVERTON, OR -- April 28, 2015: The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), an organization driving global technologies for smartphone-centric car connectivity solutions, today announced that the all-new Vol ... Continue reading
Last Weeks Automotive News (April 19-26) Reported By Larry Nutson
Apr 26, 2015
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Auto Central Chicago IL, April 26, 2015; Every Sunday, along with senior editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau I give you our "take" on this past week's automotive news in easy to digest nuggets. If you a ... Continue reading
Volvo Localizes Balancer Shaft Supply in China with Jebsen Automotive Technik
Apr 23, 2015
Swedish carmaker Volvo Car Corporation and Mitec-Jebsen Automotive Systems (Dalian) have entered into a partnership to support the manufacture of the balance shaft for Volvo's new GEA3 engine and the production will be started in 2016. Mitec-Jebsen, a joint venture of Jebsen Automotive Technik (JAT) and MITEC Automotiv ... Continue reading
World Premiere for Mercedes-Benz Concept GLC Coupé - China Premiere for GLE and GLE Coupé
Apr 22, 2015
Mercedes-Benz is steadily continuing its product offensive in the year of the SUV. With the close-to-production GLC Coupé concept, the inventor of the automobile is providing a glimpse in Shanghai of forthcoming new models for the booming global off-road segment. The exceptionally sporty show car carries the idea of t ... Continue reading
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