News By Topic: China Auto News

Mercedes-Benz F-CELL World Drive in China - VIDEO ENHANCED

Apr 27, 2011

AUTO CENTRAL - April 27, 2011: As The Auto Channel has been reporting, Mercedes-Benz' Fuel Cell World Drive is progressing around the globe. Previously the tour had successfully covered southern Europe, North America and Australia and has now departed for the last and longest leg of its round-the-world tour before arri ... Continue reading

Sony Gets Hit By Hacker Tsunami - PlayStation Network Completely Compromised

Apr 26, 2011

Devasting attack may be video gamings worst disaster AUTO CENTRAL - April 26, 2011: Sony has acknowledged that their decision to take down the PlayStation Network service is a result of a massive hacker attack. And it appears that the news is only gets worse: The hackers may have all personal information including cred ... Continue reading

Chinese Auto Maker Youngman Selects Opcon China

Apr 26, 2011

Sweden--Opcon Technology (Suzhou) CO., Ltd (OTS), a subsidiary of Opcon (STO:OPCO), the energy and environmental technology Group, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) concerning the manufacture of components for Youngman Automotive, of Jinhua, China www.young-man.cn (http://www.young-man.cn/) an expanding company w ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls-Saft to Supply Advanced Batteries to the Beijing Electric Vehicle Company

Apr 24, 2011

SHANGHAI, April 19, 2011 SHANGHAI, April 19, 2011 -- Johnson Controls-Saft, a global leader in the development and manufacture of advanced lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles, will supply the complete battery system for two electric vehicles which will be launched by the Beijing Electric Vehicle Comp ... Continue reading

Volvo Unveils Stunning New Luxury Concept at Shanghai Auto Show - 2 GREAT VIDEOS

Apr 20, 2011

A fitting successor to the S80 By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL AUTO CENTRAL - April 20, 2011: About 12 years ago I had the pleasure of traveling to Gothenburg, Sweden to test drive the then radically different Volvo, the S80. The vehicle was, I believe, the pinnacle Peter Horbury's t ... Continue reading

DAF Trucks Displayed at Shanghai Auto Show

Apr 20, 2011

SHANGHAI--PACCAR showcased its premium DAF product line at the Auto Shanghai exhibition, the world’s largest international automotive show. “PACCAR has a 100-year history in China,�?? said Dan Sobic, executive vice president. “The Auto Shanghai event offers an excellen ... Continue reading

Asian-American Automotive Market Grew in 2010, According to Polk

Apr 20, 2011

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 20, 2011 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 20, 2011 -- The Asian automotive market in the U.S. grew at a faster pace than the overall automotive market in 2010, according to Polk. New vehicle registrations among Asian-Americans in 2010 grew 10.4 percent over 2009 and accounted for 438,430 vehicles, sign ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Presents its New Ghost Extended Wheelbase at Auto Shanghai 2011 - VIDEO ENHANCED

Apr 20, 2011

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled its new Ghost Extended Wheelbase model for the first time at the 14th Auto Shanghai Motor Show on Tuesday, 19 April 2011. ... Continue reading

Honeywell Develops Customized Turbo Solutions for Chinese Auto Industry

Apr 19, 2011

SHANGHAI, April 19, 2011 SHANGHAI, April 19, 2011 -- Honeywell , the leading global developer of automotive turbochargers, will showcase a number of locally produced turbocharger solutions at Auto Shanghai 2011. The move demonstrates the company's ability to respond dynamically to the demands of the world's fastest gro ... Continue reading

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Reducing Vehicle Carbon Emissions Will Become More Difficult As Emerging Markets Eclipse Mature Markets in Growth

Apr 18, 2011

PR Newswire WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 18, 2011 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 18, 2011 -- Share of global light-vehicle sales arising from so-called "emerging" markets has surpassed share from economically mature regions, led largely by growth in the China market, according to J.D. Power and Associates. (Logo: h ... Continue reading

LIVE Video Introduction of the All-New Chevrolet Malibu Tonight at 8:30PM EDT - WATCH IT HERE

Apr 18, 2011

Live Internet Broadcast begins at 8:30PM New York time, 5:30PM Los Angeles time SHANGHAI - April 18, 2011: The new Malibu will be sold in nearly 100 countries on six continents. Chevrolet will transcend time zones by revealing it live on the web April 18 at 8:30 p.m. EDT and at the Shanghai Auto Show April 19. Chevrole ... Continue reading

Buick Debuts Envision SUV Concept at 2011 Shanghai Auto Show

Apr 18, 2011

The Buick Envision SUV concept vehicle, which represents a convergence of future ideas and technology for Buick in the market, made its global debut today in . It will be appearing on the Shanghai GM stand at Auto Shanghai 2011. The Envision merges Buick's global design language with Chinese aesthetics for the SUV segm ... Continue reading

BYD-Daimler's First Electric Vehicle (EV) Design Completed, Prototyping Started

Apr 18, 2011

SHENZHEN, China--The 50:50 Joint Venture between BYD and Daimler Mercedes-Benz (called the Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Company Limited), announced at its first board meeting since receiving its business license from the Market Supervision Administration of Shenzhen (MSAS) that Mr. Ulrich Walker CEO of Daimler N ... Continue reading

New Generation Volkswagen Beetle Unveiled at 2011 Shanghai Auto Show

Apr 18, 2011

Volkswagen has unveiled the latest generation Beetle in Shanghai on the eve of the city's motor show, marking a new era in this iconic car's history. ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Sells 1.1 Million Vehicles in Brand's Best First Quarter Ever

Apr 18, 2011

DETROIT, April 18, 2011 -- Chevrolet expanding in Asia, as it replaces GM Daewoo in Korea beginning in March Cruze sales increase 117 percent over 2010, to become best-selling Chevrolet nameplate Chevrolet sold 1.1 million vehicles worldwide in the first three months of 2011, a 15 percent increase over the first quarte ... Continue reading