China Automotive Systems Expects Record Production at Two Subsidiaries
Mar 5, 2009
WUHAN, Hubei, China, March 5 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that its subsidiary, Jingzhou Henglong Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. ("Henglong") plans to have a record monthly production of 85,000 power steering units fo ... Continue reading
GW Motor CEO Asks Gov't To Buy Small Cars
Mar 5, 2009
GW Motor CEO asks gov't to buy small cars http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009543/GW-Motor-CEO-asks-gov-t-to-buy- small -cars.html Shanghai, March 5 (Gasgoo.com) Great Wall Motor CEO Wang Fengying recently proposed that China's government agencies and institutions should buy more low-emission cars as part of the govern ... Continue reading
Dongfeng, Geely Say No talks On Bid For GM's Saab
Mar 5, 2009
Dongfeng, Geely say no talks on bid for GM's Saab http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009540/Dongfeng-Geely-say-no-talks-on- bid-f or-GM-s-Saab.html Shanghai, March 5 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese automakers Dongfeng Motor Group and Geely Automotive Holdings Ltd said on Wednesday that they have not held any talks over a possible b ... Continue reading
VW Delays Bringing Seat To China Amid Recession
Mar 5, 2009
VW delays bringing Seat to China amid recession http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009547/VW-delays-bringing-Seat-to-Chin a-ami d-recession.html Shanghai, March 5 (Gasgoo.com) As the financial crisis is deepening, Volkswagen AG will postpone its introduction of Seat brand vehicles to China, Winfried Vahland, president an ... Continue reading
Geely CEO Hypes Methanol Cars To Planners
Mar 4, 2009
Geely CEO hypes methanol cars to planners http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009532/Geely-CEO-hypes-methanol-cars-t o-pla nners.html Shanghai, March 4 (Gasgoo.com) Li Shufu, Chairman of Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd and member of the National Committee of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), is pro ... Continue reading
Nissan NV200 Mini-van To Be China-made In '09
Mar 3, 2009
Nissan NV200 mini-van to be China-made in '09 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009524/Nissan-NV200-mini-van-to-be-Chi na-ma de-in-09.html Shanghai, March 3 (Gasgoo.com) Nissan Motor unveiled its NV200 at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show today. The new compact van will also be showcased at next month¡¯s 2009 Shanghai Auto Sh ... Continue reading
Shanghai VW Vehicle Price Cuts See Little Result
Mar 3, 2009
Shanghai VW vehicle price cuts see little result http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009522/Shanghai-VW-vehicle-price-cuts- see-l ittle-result.html Shanghai, March 3 (Gasgoo.com) Shanghai Volkswagen has recently cut vehicle prices by nearly 12% in order to lure customers amid slowing demand, but this marketing strategy is ... Continue reading
Carmakers Warned On Overseas Acquisitions
Mar 3, 2009
Carmakers warned on overseas acquisitions http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009519/Carmakers-warned-on-overseas-ac quisi tions.html Shanghai, March 3 (Gasgoo.com) The Chinese government has warned automakers against acquiring assets from struggling overseas rivals, Shanghai Securities News reported on Monday. "Chinese c ... Continue reading
Chinese Car Maker Likely to Bid for Volvo
Mar 3, 2009
BEIJING March 3, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that Geely Holding Group is likely to bid to acquire Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo unit, people familiar with the situation said, in what would be a bold attempt by a Chinese auto maker to expand internationally amid the global downturn. The Wall Street Journal reports that ... Continue reading
China Yuchai Reports 2008 Diesel Engine Unit Sales
Mar 2, 2009
SINGAPORE, March 2 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Yuchai International Limited (''China Yuchai'' or the ''Company'') whose subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL"), is a leading manufacturer and distributor of diesel engines in China, today announced total sales of approximately 372,000 dies ... Continue reading
Changan Auto, Motorcycle Firms Join To Go Rural
Mar 2, 2009
Changan Auto, motorcycle firms join to go rural http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009506/Changan-Auto-motorcycle-firms-j oin-t o-go-rural.html Shanghai, March 2 (Gasgoo.com) Chongqing Changan Auto and its sister companies of motorcycles under China Ordnance Equipment Group Corporation (COEGC) have recently signed a join ... Continue reading
Harnessing the 'C' Factor in Automotive Design is the Real Challenge
Mar 2, 2009
LONDON and SHANGHAI, China, March 2 -- China is looking for effective and powerful design innovation to help cope with the huge challenge of becoming the biggest vehicle maker in the world within the next few years. The designs from both foreign and domestic OEMs alike must develop a more distinctive character suited t ... Continue reading
Dongfeng, Changan May Bid For Volvo In Apr
Feb 27, 2009
Dongfeng, Changan may bid for Volvo in Apr http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009488/Dongfeng-Changan-may-bid-for-Vo lvo-i n-Apr.html Shanghai, February 27 (Gasgoo.com) Three interested companies may place indicative bids for Ford's up-for-sale Swedish brand Volvo Cars in April, according to Swedish newspaper Dagens Indu ... Continue reading
Feb 27, 2009
Hong Kong, Feb 26, 2009; Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), in cooperation with its Hong Kong distributor Universal Cars Ltd., today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Environment Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China regarding local ... Continue reading
China To Pay $615m For Jaguar, Land Rover Cars
Feb 26, 2009
China to pay $615m for Jaguar, Land Rover cars http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009478/China-to-pay-615m-for-Jaguar-La nd-Ro ver-cars.html Shanghai, February 26 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese firms will agree to pay a combined $615 million for 3,000 Jaguar and 6,000 Land Rover automobiles during a government-led trip to the U.K. ... Continue reading
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