Saab Trying to Stay Alive with Upfront Payments on New Orders
Jun 27, 2011
ZEEWOLDE, The Netherlands - June 27, 2011: Swedish Automobile N.V. (Swedish Automobile, formerly Spyker Cars N.V.) announces that a Chinese company placed an order to purchase 582 Saab vehicles with a total value of EUR 13 million from Saab Automobile AB (Saab Automobile) and the full pre-payment is expected to be rece ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Light Electric Vehicles 2011-2021
Jun 17, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Light Electric Vehicles 2011-2021" report to their offering. Written by the world's leading expert on LEVs, with the longest track record, this LEV report looks closely at global trends in their technology, manufacture and market drivers such as legislation. IDTec ... Continue reading
Second Engine Plant For Ford China
Jun 16, 2011
Ford Motor Company's passenger car joint venture in China, Changan Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA), broke ground today for a new, state-of-the-art engine plant in Chongqing. The $500 million investment will more than double CFMA's annual engine production capacity in China to 750,000 units when it comes online in 2013. Th ... Continue reading
3,000 New Energy Vehicles in Jinhua, China by Kandi Technologies
Jun 15, 2011
Kandi Technologies, Corp. , a leading Chinese supplier of off-road vehicles and developer of pure electric vehicles (EV), today reported that the company has received formal provincial government approval on the application of the new energy vehicle pilot program in Jinhua City, located in the Zhejiang Province. ... Continue reading
BYD to Introduce All Electric Buses at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
Jun 15, 2011
BYD Company Limited (BYD) a leading-edge provider of green energy technologies based in Shenzhen, China has signed a Letter of Intent with the city of Frankfurt, Germany to introduce BYD's all-electric, long-range, eBUS. ... Continue reading
Chinese Owners Begin Volvo Overhaul
Jun 7, 2011
HANGZHOU, China Norihiko Shirouzu writing for the AP reported that when Volvo Car Corp. debuted its newest design recently, it turned heads with an edgy look that departed from the staid style that has been its hallmark. The upscale sedan has sleek curves and pale purple LEDs in its grille in a bid to plant the Swedish ... Continue reading
Jun 3, 2011
SMRT Corporation Ltd. and its wholly owned subsidiary SMRT International Pte Ltd Singapore's premier multi-modal transport service provider is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BYD Company Limited (BYD a leading-edge provider of green energy technology based in Shenzhen China) to ... Continue reading
Auto Plastics Market in China - Rapid Growth Pushes the Market to $11,044.9 Million in 2017
May 30, 2011
Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets by products: polypropylene, polyamide, polyurethane, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), polyethylene and other engineering and high-performance plastics. Market Overview Rapid Growth of the Chinese Automotive Industry Spurs the $5,433.4-Mil ... Continue reading
Porsche Commemorates a Decade in Mainland China
May 24, 2011
SHANGHAI, May 24, 2011 Porsche China celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2011, looking back on a decade in which it has made history, broken records and led the automotive industry in bringing sports cars that are 'Made in Faith' to the Porsche enthusiasts of China. Since the opening of Porsche Centre Beijing Central i ... Continue reading
Ford to Build Its First Transmission Plant in China
May 19, 2011
CHONGQING, China, May 19, 2011 -- Ford, together with its partners in China, is building its first transmission plant in China to support Ford's aggressive growth plan in the world's largest auto market. Ford's passenger vehicle joint venture in China, Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Ltd. (CFMA) signed a Memorandum of Un ... Continue reading
HARMAN Wins Branded Audio Contract with Dongfeng Passenger Vehicle of China
May 19, 2011
STAMFORD, Conn.--HARMAN, the premium global audio and infotainment group , announced today that it has been selected by Dongfeng Passenger Vehicle (DFPV) of China to equip its new luxury segment mid size sedan, the Aeolus, with branded audio systems. HARMAN will provide a ten-speaker premium surround audio system for t ... Continue reading
May 17, 2011
CHENNAI, India, May 17, 2011 -- Ford Motor Company to invest US $72 million to expand its powertrain facility in Chennai to support sales and export growth plans in India The engine plant's production capacity will increase from 250,000 to 330,000 units per year, an additional output of 80,000 diesel engines Ford to in ... Continue reading
Strategy Analytics: Auto Shanghai 2011 - Chinese Car Makers Face Tougher Competition
May 16, 2011
BOSTON--The Strategy Analytics report, ââ¬ÅAuto Shanghai 2011: Domestic Car Makers Face Tougher Battle Ahead,ââ¬??? predicts that Chinese car makers will need to invest in more innovation to compete against foreign brands because they face increasing competition in the domestic market. In 2010, sales o ... Continue reading
May 13, 2011
BEIJING--Lentuo International Inc. (ââ¬ÅLentuoââ& #130;¬??? or the ââ¬ÅCompanyââ& #130;¬???), the largest non-state-owned automobile retailer in Beijing as measured by new vehicle sales revenue, today announced that its Founder and Chairman, Hetong Guo, and its Chief Financial Officer, Pin ... Continue reading
Largest Electric Bus Fleet in World Launches -- BYD Delivers First Orders
May 11, 2011
CHANGSHA, China--BYD, manufacturer of the first long-range (>300Km), all-electric bus (eBUS-12), has been selected as the sole eBUS provider for the 2011 International Universiade Games which will be held in Shenzhen, China. BYD was awarded the order of over 300 eBUS-12ââ¬â¢s to be delivered before August 20 ... Continue reading
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