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- ‘Cannot be constrained to the domestic market’, says chairman
- Company aims to export 60,000 vehicles this year, a third more than 2018
A Beijing court ordered Jiangling Motors to stop making the Landwind X7 SUV, after concluding that it had copied five unique features from Range Rover’s Evoque model
A Beijing court ordered Jiangling Motors to stop making the Landwind X7 SUV, after concluding that it had copied five unique features from Range Rover’s Evoque model
The deal will mean job creation and economic benefits, fulfilling a promise made by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad during Pakistan Prime Minister’s Imran Khan’s first official visit to the country late last year.
The deal will mean job creation and economic benefits, fulfilling a promise made by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad during Pakistan Prime Minister’s Imran Khan’s first official visit to the country late last year.
Geely sold 44 per cent fewer cars in December, compared with the same month in 2017, as a trade war with the US and China’s economic slowdown gave customers cause for pause
Geely sold 44 per cent fewer cars in December, compared with the same month in 2017, as a trade war with the US and China’s economic slowdown gave customers cause for pause
The ongoing public battle between Elon Musk and the top US securities regulator adds pressure on the electric carmaker’s chief executive, who is struggling to make the company profitable.
The ongoing public battle between Elon Musk and the top US securities regulator adds pressure on the electric carmaker’s chief executive, who is struggling to make the company profitable.
The South Korean carmakers have recalled more than 2.3 million vehicles since 2015 to address various engine fire risks.
The South Korean carmakers have recalled more than 2.3 million vehicles since 2015 to address various engine fire risks.
National Bureau of Statistics chief Ning Jizhe cites stable industrial production and steady employment over the first two months of the year.
National Bureau of Statistics chief Ning Jizhe cites stable industrial production and steady employment over the first two months of the year.
The world’s biggest car market sold 1.48 million vehicles in February, a 13.8 per cent drop, while sales of passenger cars dropped 17.4 per cent to 1.22 million.
The world’s biggest car market sold 1.48 million vehicles in February, a 13.8 per cent drop, while sales of passenger cars dropped 17.4 per cent to 1.22 million.
Beijing removed added tariffs on US-made cars starting January 1. But two big domestic players say the step mostly impacts luxury models, rather than their main segments.
Beijing removed added tariffs on US-made cars starting January 1. But two big domestic players say the step mostly impacts luxury models, rather than their main segments.
The ABB FIA Formula E Championship is back at the Harbourfront for the 50th Formula E race. Ho Pin Tung of Team Panasonic tells ‘STYLE’ about what to expect on race day
The ABB FIA Formula E Championship is back at the Harbourfront for the 50th Formula E race. Ho Pin Tung of Team Panasonic tells ‘STYLE’ about what to expect on race day
GAC, which launched the Trumpchi SUV in 2010, will rename the marque on the recommendation of US dealers, its chairman said.
GAC, which launched the Trumpchi SUV in 2010, will rename the marque on the recommendation of US dealers, its chairman said.
Direct trade between the US and China accounted for just 3 per cent of global trade in 2017 compared to 8 per cent for the car sector including parts.
Direct trade between the US and China accounted for just 3 per cent of global trade in 2017 compared to 8 per cent for the car sector including parts.
Ghosn, a titan of the car industry, vowed to fight allegations of financial crimes that could imprison for as long as a decade
Ghosn, a titan of the car industry, vowed to fight allegations of financial crimes that could imprison for as long as a decade
James Anderson, head of global equities for Baillie Gifford, said Elon Musk could take on a new role as ‘chief ideologue’. Musk stunned staff by announcing last week that Tesla would shut most stores and shift to online-only sales, triggering a share plunge of up to 16 per cent
James Anderson, head of global equities for Baillie Gifford, said Elon Musk could take on a new role as ‘chief ideologue’. Musk stunned staff by announcing last week that Tesla would shut most stores and shift to online-only sales, triggering a share plunge of up to 16 per cent
Japanese court rejects prosecutors’ appeal to keep Ghosn in prison; the ex-chairman says he is committed to defending himself in a fair trial.
Japanese court rejects prosecutors’ appeal to keep Ghosn in prison; the ex-chairman says he is committed to defending himself in a fair trial.
“2019 should be a year of the survival of the fittest and we may see more merger and reorganisation cases in the auto industry,” said Shi Jianhua, a deputy secretary general of China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.
“2019 should be a year of the survival of the fittest and we may see more merger and reorganisation cases in the auto industry,” said Shi Jianhua, a deputy secretary general of China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.
European car makers complain they are being crippled by controversial EU emissions rules, rising US tariffs and uncertainty about UK leaving the bloc.
European car makers complain they are being crippled by controversial EU emissions rules, rising US tariffs and uncertainty about UK leaving the bloc.
The 30 cars listed in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s top tier, must perform well in crash tests
The 30 cars listed in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s top tier, must perform well in crash tests
- The engines on this HondaJet are mounted on pylons above each wing instead of on the main fuselage
- The engines on this HondaJet are mounted on pylons above each wing instead of on the main fuselage
Electric car sector typifies hostility to Chinese support for state-owned enterprises, which revamping the WTO agreement could address – but could China give up its attachment to SOEs?
Electric car sector typifies hostility to Chinese support for state-owned enterprises, which revamping the WTO agreement could address – but could China give up its attachment to SOEs?
Honda plans to close its plant in Swindon, about 80 miles west of London, where 3,500 workers are employed
Honda plans to close its plant in Swindon, about 80 miles west of London, where 3,500 workers are employed
Car sales fell 17.7 per cent last month from a year earlier, while total vehicle sales in January fell 15.8 per cent to 2.37 million units overall.
Car sales fell 17.7 per cent last month from a year earlier, while total vehicle sales in January fell 15.8 per cent to 2.37 million units overall.
Chinese buyers make larger down payments and pay off their loans quicker than their American counterparts, according to GM Financial.
Chinese buyers make larger down payments and pay off their loans quicker than their American counterparts, according to GM Financial.
Chinese consumers are discovering of late that new is not everything. They are switching gears to buy second-hand cars, as economic growth in mainland China weakens to its slowest pace in decades.
Chinese consumers are discovering of late that new is not everything. They are switching gears to buy second-hand cars, as economic growth in mainland China weakens to its slowest pace in decades.
One Korean’s bid to modify a Ferrari F430 Spider fails miserably
One Korean’s bid to modify a Ferrari F430 Spider fails miserably
The German carmaker’s Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo is one of 18 different Panamera versions, so how does it shape up? asks Benjamin Zhang
The German carmaker’s Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo is one of 18 different Panamera versions, so how does it shape up? asks Benjamin Zhang
The long boom in the classic-car market has dipped after reaching its peak, but for many, nothing outweighs the sheer joy they can bring
The long boom in the classic-car market has dipped after reaching its peak, but for many, nothing outweighs the sheer joy they can bring
But analysts are not convinced it is the right move for the carmaker, which is fifth-largest in the world by sales but struggling to regain market share in the US and China.
But analysts are not convinced it is the right move for the carmaker, which is fifth-largest in the world by sales but struggling to regain market share in the US and China.
True success lies in show’s use of all electric vehicles to convey a contemporary message in the age of climate change
True success lies in show’s use of all electric vehicles to convey a contemporary message in the age of climate change
What we like most about the Urus is its dynamism – it can be soft and comfortable, or wild and sharp. One thing is certain though, it is luxurious
What we like most about the Urus is its dynamism – it can be soft and comfortable, or wild and sharp. One thing is certain though, it is luxurious