Allison Transmission Breaks Ground on New Chennai Operations Facility
Jan 28, 2009
New plant will help Allison expand its global reach, better serve its Indian OEM's and other international customers CHENNAI, India, Jan. 28 -- Allison Transmission, Inc., the world's leading supplier of commercial duty fully automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, broke ground today on a new India facil ... Continue reading
Tongxin International Ltd. to Host Business Update Call
Jan 26, 2009
NEW YORK and CHANGSHA, China, Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Tongxin International Ltd. , a China-based manufacturer of engineered commercial vehicle body structures ("EVBS") and stamped body parts, announced today a conference call to introduce the Company's CFO, Jackie Chang, to investors and provide a busine ... Continue reading
CAAS Subsidiary Won ERP Award and Grant in Wuhu City
Jan 26, 2009
WUHAN, Hubei, China, Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that the ERP system of its subsidiary and joint venture with Chery Auto, Wuhu Henglong Steering Systems Ltd. ("Wuhu Henglong"), has been recogni ... Continue reading
Benz Hybrids May Come To China In Late '09
Jan 24, 2009
Benz hybrids may come to China in late '09 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009182/Benz-hybrids-may-come-to-China- in-la te-09.html By George Gao From:Gasgoo.comJanuary 24, 2009 Shanghai, January 24 (Gasgoo.com) In 2009, Mercedes-Benz will launch its first hybrid model S400 BlueHYBRID, a gasoline-electric hybrid based ... Continue reading
Dongfeng Motor Eyes '09 Sales of 1.4mln Units
Jan 22, 2009
Dongfeng Motor eyes '09 sales of 1.4mln units http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009155/Dongfeng-Motor-eyes-09-sales-of -1-4m ln-units.html Shanghai, January 22 (Gasgoo.com) Dongfeng Motor Corp has set a target to sell 1.4 million vehicles this year, against 1.32 million units in 2008, the official Xinhua News Agency rep ... Continue reading
Great Wall Motor To Tap Overseas Rural Markets
Jan 22, 2009
Great Wall Motor to tap overseas rural markets http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009156/Great-Wall-Motor-to-tap-oversea s-rur al-markets.html Shanghai, January 22 (Gasgoo.com) Great Wall Motor, China's largest maker and exporter of pickups and SUVs, is planning to explore the overseas rural markets, said xinhuanet.com t ... Continue reading
Audi '08 China Sales Up 17% To 119,598 Units
Jan 22, 2009
Audi '08 China sales up 17% to 119,598 units http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009151/Audi-08-China-sales-up-17-to-11 9-598 -units.html Shanghai, January 22 (Gasgoo.com) Audi, a premium brand subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, has announced that its sales in China, including Hong Kong, increased 17% year on year (y/y) to 119, ... Continue reading
Wonder Auto Technology Announces Adjustments to 2008 and 2009 Guidance
Jan 21, 2009
BEIJING, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc., a leading manufacturer of automotive electrical and suspension parts in China, today announced its adjustments of the 2008 and 2009 Guidance. -- For 2008 guidance, the sales revenue is expected to be over $140 million, reflecting a 37% YoY in ... Continue reading
Dongfeng '08 Sales Up 16% To 1.3mln Units
Jan 21, 2009
Dongfeng '08 sales up 16% to 1.3mln units http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009138/Dongfeng-08-sales-up-16-to-1-3m ln-un its.html Shanghai, January 21 (Gasgoo.com) China's third-largest automaker Dongfeng Motor Group announced it fulfilled its 2008 operation targets, achieving sales of 1.3 million vehicles, up 16.12% ye ... Continue reading
China Busmaker Compensates Neoplan For Copying
Jan 21, 2009
China busmaker compensates Neoplan for copying http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009140/China-busmaker-compensates-Neop lan-f or-copying.html Shanghai, January 21 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese bus-maker Zhongwei Bus & Coach Group has failed in a patent infringement lawsuit and is asked to pay more than 20 million yuan ($2.93 mil ... Continue reading
Skoda China Sales Likely To Grow 50% In '09
Jan 20, 2009
Skoda China sales likely to grow 50% in '09 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009119/Skoda-China-sales-likely-to-gro w-50- in-09.html Shanghai, January 20 (Gasgoo.com) A senior company official said that sales of Skoda brand cars in China would likely to grow 50 percent in 2009 backed by the launch of its third car mode ... Continue reading
Mazda '08 China Sales Up 25.5% To 127,846 Units
Jan 20, 2009
Mazda '08 China sales up 25.5% to 127,846 units http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009121/Mazda-08-China-sales-up-25-5-to -127- 846-units.html Shanghai, January 20 (Gasgoo.com) Mazda Motor Corp. said Tuesday its vehicle sales in China rose 25.5% last year to 127,846 units, reported Dow Jones. Mazda said in a statement it ... Continue reading
Chinese Automakers Make Inroads Into Asia-Pacific Region
Jan 20, 2009
Chinese automakers make inroads into Asia-Pacific Region http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009122/Chinese-automakers-make-inroads -into -Asia-Pacific-Region.html Shanghai, January 20 (Gasgoo.com) Three Chinese automakers, including Changan Automotive Co, Chery Automobile and Lifan Group, have announced their plans to ma ... Continue reading
China Aviation Industry Group to form auto corp
Jan 19, 2009
China Aviation Industry Group to form auto corp http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009104/China-Aviation-Industry-Group-t o-for m-auto-corp.html Shanghai, January 19 (Gasgoo.com) After restructuring the assets of its subsidiary Changhe Auto, China Aviation Industry Group Corporation (AVIC) has started integrating its aut ... Continue reading
Ford China '08 Sales Up Reach 306,300 Units
Jan 16, 2009
Ford China '08 sales up reach 306,300 units http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009089/Ford-China-08-sales-up-reach-30 6-300 -units.html Shanghai, January 16 (Gasgoo.com) In 2008, U.S. auto giant Ford Motor sold in the China market a combined 306,306 units of its locally-made and imported models, said xinhuanet.com today, ... Continue reading
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