Rolls-Royce Celebrates Opening of Beijing Showroom
Jul 22, 2007
A new Rolls-Royce showroom was officially opened today in Beijing by Mr Colin Kelly, the Asia Pacific Regional Director of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. This is one of five Rolls-Royce showrooms in Greater China. The new showroom is located at The Regent Hotel, Beijing on Jinbao Street, in the city's commercial district. The ... Continue reading
Dramatically Redesigned 2008 Cadillac CTS Readies for Launch - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 20, 2007
New design and features create compelling value DETROIT - July 20, 2007: The dramatically designed new 2008 Cadillac CTS will launch in late-August with a higher level of technology, luxury and performance. With many new standard features and a long list of new options, the all-new 2008 CTS, Cadillac's most affordable ... Continue reading
Kia's New Joint Venture Plant In China To Start Production
Jul 20, 2007
SHANGHAI- July 20, 2007: Kia's second production base in the eastern province of Jiangsu will start assembling in October, said Dongfeng Yueda Kia general manager at a news conference in Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province. The project is a joint venture (JV) between Kia and its Chinese partners, Dongfeng Motor Corp. and J ... Continue reading
Continental AG to expand in China
Jul 20, 2007
SHANGHAI - July 20, 2007: Continental AG has announced that intends to continue its expansion in China. The company, a subsidiary of the German automotive supplier Continental AG, made this clear during an interview with Gasgoo.com. "The Chinese market plays a key role in our corporate strategy. The rising employee hea ... Continue reading
Audi to Launch the Cleanest Diesel In The World
Jul 20, 2007
INGOLSTADT, Germany - July 20, 2007: From mid-2008 Audi will be putting the cleanest diesel technology in the world into series production. The new TDI engines with their ultra-low emission system combine the spontaneous performance and superior pulling power of todayâs TDI power units with outstanding fuel consum ... Continue reading
China Auto Imports & Exports Increased More Than 70% in 1st 5 months of 2007
Jul 20, 2007
SHANGHAI - July 19, 2007: China's sedan exports soared 80.85% year-to-year to 51,700 units in the first five months of 2007, according to figures from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. In May exports of completely built vehicles were 47,000 units, up 12.12% from April and 80.27% year on year. Foreign e ... Continue reading
June Sales Rise in China's Booming Commercial Vehicle Market
Jul 20, 2007
http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/2644/June-sales-slide-in-China-s -booming-commercial-vehicle-market.html By Joanne From:www.gasgoo.com SHANGHAI - July 19, 2007: Sales of commercial and passenger vehicles in China witnessed another big rise in June, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. It is for ... Continue reading
Jul 20, 2007
China's Car Dealers Have Limited Value in the Consumer's Decision-Making Process SHANGHAI, China, July 20 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Where do China's car buyers go to for high quality and credible sources of information when they decide what to buy? Family and friends come top of the list; car buyers are also avid fans of ... Continue reading
Fewer Miles Mean More Savings for Car Insurance Holders - VIDEO STORY
Jul 19, 2007
LOS ANGELES - July 19, 2007: Drivers who use OnStar vehicle communication technology can calculate their miles and receive special discounts on their car insurance, General Motors reports. Most insurance companies base coverage rates on the average miles a driver travels each year. In the U.S., the average vehicle trek ... Continue reading
AutoAlliance Thailand Celebrates One Million Units of Production
Jul 19, 2007
- Successful Mazda-Ford Joint Venture Reaches Milestone, Underscoring Strength and Synergies of Ongoing Partnership - RAYONG, Thailand, July 19, 2007âAutoAlliance Thailand (AAT) - the successful joint venture between Mazda Motor Corporation and Ford Motor Company - today celebrated the historic milestone of one mi ... Continue reading
Martin Brundle, Former F1 Driver Examines Physical Challenges of Racing - VIDEO FEATURE
Jul 18, 2007
Martin Brundle, former F1 driver and TV pundit, investigates the physical effects of driving a Formula One car by undergoing a series of assessments at QinetiQ's human performance laboratories. ... Continue reading
Kia To Reveal Sports Coupe Concept Car at Frankfurt Motor Show
Jul 18, 2007
Kia to reveal sports coupe concept car at Frankfurt Show - Kia's chief designer Peter Schreyer reveals 'preview image' - All-new sports coupe concept to make World Premiere on 11 September (SEOUL) July 18, 2007 -- Kia Motors Corporation has confirmed that its all-new sports coupe concept car will make its World Premier ... Continue reading
Auto Parts North America Sourcing Fair Scheduled for November in Bejing
Jul 18, 2007
gxl 2007-07-1 2007-07-17 Auto Parts North America Sourcing Fair will be held by China Auto 1688 in Beijing China International Exhibition Centre on Nov.29,2007. This fair is contemporaneous with the only state-leveled first China International Auto Parts Expo which is held by the Ministry of Commerce. of PRC. ... Continue reading
Honda to Strengthen Mini-vehicle Business
Jul 18, 2007
TOKYO, Japan, July 18, 2007 Yachiyo Industry Co., Ltd., a Honda consolidated subsidiary in Japan, announced it has determined to acquire the land adjacent to its Yokkaichi Factory to build new production facility in the effort to further strengthen its mini-vehicle business. The purpose of the land acquisition is to ... Continue reading
"Spot the Tot" Aims to Reduce Child Deaths From Car Accidents - VIDEO STORY
Jul 18, 2007
DETROIT - July 18, 2007: A new program called "Spot the Tot" has been created to raise awareness about child safety and reduce fatalities resulting from automobile accidents. The program is run by Safe Kids Worldwide and General Motors and is designed to educate parents about child safety measures needed both in and ar ... Continue reading
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