China Pulling Plug On Electric Vehicle Subsidies To Buyers
Jun 24, 2013
Shanghai China June 24, 2013; Gasgoo's Environment News Service reported that the government of China plans to phase out direct financial incentives the purchase of electric vehicles in favor of supporting research and development by its major automakers, says a senior minister. Minister of Science and Technology Wan G ... Continue reading
Dan Akerson Remarks at Cadillac Plant Groundbreaking
Jun 21, 2013
General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson spoke Tuesday at the groundbreaking of a new plant in China where GM will build Cadillac models for the Chinese market. Remarks prepared for the event follow. As always, the speakerâs words are definitive. Good morning. Vice Mayor Shen, Vice Mayor Zhou, Chief Jiang, M ... Continue reading
Jun 20, 2013
Alan Mulally, president and CEO of Ford, opens JMC's Xiaolan Plant 7 Millionth Ford Transit Produced Globally New plant has annual capacity of 300,000 units, more than doubling JMC's capacity to produce both Ford- and JMC-branded vehicles Ford and JMC announce plans for a new engine plant and two all-new Ford products ... Continue reading
Jun 20, 2013
Ford Celebrates Production of 7 Millionth Transit Van; Tough, Versatile Workhorse to be Sold in 118 Global Markets Ford produces seven millionth Transit; parked end to end they would stretch from London to Sydney, Australia and back again Milestone celebrated today at the official opening of Fordâs strategic partn ... Continue reading
Shanghai GM Breaks Ground for Cadillac Plant and PATAC Breaks Ground for R&D Facility
Jun 19, 2013
Will support GM's luxury car strategy and product development in China Shanghai â Shanghai GM broke ground for a new plant that will manufacture Cadillac products and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) broke ground for a new R&D facility today in Shanghai. âShanghai GMâs new plant and PATAC ... Continue reading
SORL Auto Parts Wins Excellent Supplier Awards
Jun 10, 2013
SORL Auto Parts, Inc. ("SORL" or "the Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive brake systems as well as other key safety-related auto parts in China, today announced that the Company has received "Excellent Supplier Awards" from two of its customers, Donfeng Yangtse Motor (Wuhan) Ltd. and Shandon ... Continue reading
General Motors Sales in China Set May Record, Rise 9.4% to 252,942 Units
Jun 7, 2013
General Motors and its joint ventures sold a May record 252,942 vehicles in China. Sales increased 9.4 percent from the same month last year. Shanghai GM and SAIC-GM-Wuling as well as all of their brands also had all-time sales highs for the month. Shanghai GMâs domestic sales rose 18.4 percent from May 2012 to ... Continue reading
Dana Reinforces Commitment to Russia, CIS at CTT 2013
Jun 4, 2013
At CTT 2013, June 4-8 in Moscow, Dana Holding Corporation will announce further steps to bolster its ongoing support of the growing construction market in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States by expanding its aftermarket network and offering customized drivetrain solutions for the region. Construction acti ... Continue reading
Jun 4, 2013
China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), announced today that its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL") and GYMCL's joint venture company,Y&C Engine Co., Ltd. ("Y&C Power"), has entered into a Framework Agreement with Baotou Bei Ben Heavy Duty Truck C ... Continue reading
Chinese Auto Manufacturer BYD Features Latest Models Equipped with DTS Digital Surround
May 23, 2013
DTS, Inc. , a pioneer in next generation ultra high-definition audio solutions and audio enhancement technologies, today announced further collaboration with BYD, a rapidly-growing automotive and green-energy technology company in China, to expand implementation of DTS Digital Surround into four models of BYD vehicle ... Continue reading
GM China Advanced Technical Center Receives LEED Silver Certification
May 23, 2013
Adopts advanced green building best practices and technologies SHANGHAI â The GM China Advanced Technical Center (ATC) in Shanghai has been awarded Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. The LEED certification program is a globally re ... Continue reading
May 17, 2013
Lentuo International Inc. ("Lentuo" or the "Company") today announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Jianping Chen has been assigned to a leadership role in Lentuo's ongoing joint venture project with Itochu Corporation. She will play a major, multi-functional role in the establishment of the joint venture and the l ... Continue reading
Hong Kong's First Pure-Electric Taxis Begin Service, Revolutionizing Public Transport
May 16, 2013
Today, BYD announced the launch of Hong Kong's first all-electric taxi fleet, BYD e6 electric cross-over sedan at a launch ceremony held at the Hong Kong Science Park. BYD closely collaborated with Sime Darby Motors Group (Sime Darby), Hong Kong Taxi & Public Light Bus Association Limited, The Link Management Limited, ... Continue reading
2nd China International Natural Gas Vehicle Summit 2013 Will Be Held in Qingdao in June
May 14, 2013
In this February, as oil price rose in China, private car owners adapted their oil-powered cars into gas-powered, which brought new opportunities to the Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) market. It is said that there are around 2,500 CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) and 800 LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) fueling stations in China now. T ... Continue reading
The 15th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition Ends in Success
May 10, 2013
The 15th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2013) with the tagline "Innovation for Better Life" ended in success on April 29. Auto Shanghai 2013, with a combined show space of 280,000 square meters, brought together 2,000 Chinese and foreign exhibitors from 18 countries and regions wor ... Continue reading
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