China Traffic Jam - Nine Days, 60 Miles
Aug 23, 2010
The drivers say locals are over-charging them for food and drink A massive traffic jam in China has slowed vehicles to a crawl for a ninth day near Beijing, local media say. Vehicles, mostly lorries bound for Beijing, are backed up for about 100km (62 miles) because of heavy traffic, road works and break-downs. The dri ... Continue reading
GM and China's SAIC to Develop 1.0 to 1.5-litre Engines for Small Cars
Aug 18, 2010
SHANGHAI, Aug 18, 2010; Soo Ai Peng writing for Reuters reportede that General Motors Co will co-develop engines and transmissions with Chinese partner SAIC Motor Corp seeking to draw on the allure of the fast-growing China market ahead of a highly anticipated IPO. The joint development deal, announced by the two autom ... Continue reading
Tata, EV's, China and More In C.A.R.S Management Briefing Seminar Day 2
Aug 4, 2010
CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS 2010 Traverse City â Day 2 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau While attendance here at Management Briefing Seminars seemed weak yesterday, itâs usually less attended the first day of the conference. I understand that the official number ... Continue reading
Cyclone Power Technologies Enters Prototyping Phase with Licensee in China
Aug 3, 2010
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (Pink Sheets: CYPW) announced that its licensee Great Wall Alternative Power Systems Ltd. has completed the first phase of its License Agreement involving the establishment of secure intellectual property protocols in China for Cycloneââ¬â¢s technology. Th ... Continue reading
Geely Completes Acquisition of Volvo from Ford - Stefan Jacoby Steps In as New CEO
Aug 2, 2010
Stefan Jacoby Named President and Chief Executive of Volvo Cars; New Board Unveiled HANGZHOU, China and GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Aug. 2 -- Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. ("Geely Holding Group"), one of the fastest-growing car manufacturers in China, today announced it has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent of ... Continue reading
Leo Motors Exhibits its Zinc Air Fuel Cell Technology at the EV Korea 2010 Expo
Jul 16, 2010
LAS VEGAS--Leo Motors, Inc. presented visitors at the EV Korea 2010 Expo with EV vehicles capable of pulling substantial weight at high speeds, and equipped with a new Zinc Air Fuel Cell capable of extending the journey without recharging. Executives from EV companies in North America were shown two trucks that can tra ... Continue reading
China Automotive Systems Won New Contract for Electric Power Steering
Jul 12, 2010
WUHAN, Hubei, China, July 12 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. ("CAAS" or "the Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, announced today that its subsidiary, Wuhan Jielong Power Steering Co. Ltd., has received a purchase order from Changan Automobile Compa ... Continue reading
ZAP Acquires Majority Stake in China's Jonway Auto
Jul 8, 2010
New Company Combines EV Expertise with Mass Auto Manufacturing in China SANTA ROSA, Calif. and ZHEJIANG, China, July 8 -- Agreement is US$29 Million in Cash for 51 Percent Commercial Agreement for 31.5 M Shares Valued at US$31.5M Debt-Free Jonway Boosts ZAP's Shareholder Value ISO 9000 Certified Modern Factory ZAP Jonw ... Continue reading
Jul 7, 2010
SHIJIAZHUANG, China--AutoChina International Limited (ââ¬ÅAutoChinaâ& acir c;¬??? or the ââ¬ÅCompanyââ& amp; amp; #130;¬???) , Chinaââ¬â¢s largest commercial vehicle sales, servicing, leasing, and support network, today announced that the Companyââ¬â¢s Chief Financia ... Continue reading
Ford Motor China's First-Half Sales Up 53 Percent to an All-Time High
Jul 5, 2010
SHANGHAI, July 5 -- Ford Motor Company has delivered its best ever first-half new vehicle sales of 301,524 units in China during the first six months of 2010. The record-setting performance delivered robust growth of 53 percent compared to sales figures from January to June 2009. -- Ford China rang up record first-half ... Continue reading
BYD Company Limited and Daimler AG Sign Joint Venture Contract to Develop Electric Vehicles in China
May 27, 2010
-- BYD and Daimler AG to establish 'Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co. Ltd,' a 50:50 research and technology center to develop electric cars in China -- Mr. Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and President of BYD Company Limited: 'Together with Daimler we are making excellent progress identifying opportunities to utilize the ... Continue reading
Mazda to Sponsor Japanese Pro Baseball's 2010 All-Star Games
May 18, 2010
HIROSHIMA - May 18, 2010: Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that for the third year running it will be the main sponsor for two all-star games organized by the Nippon Professional Baseball Association in Japan. The Mazda all-star games 2010 will be played at the Fukuoka Yahoo! JAPAN Dome on July 23 and at the HARD ... Continue reading
AutoNews TV Magazine: February to April 2010 Editions - 3 VIDEOS
May 16, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - May 16, 2010: A look back at automotive highlights from recent shows. ... Continue reading
Nissan Opens LEAF Reservations to General Public - VIDEO ENHANCED
May 14, 2010
- 9,500 consumers sign up during priority reservation window - FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 14 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) is opening reservations for the Nissan LEAF zero-emission, all-electric vehicle on May 15 to the general public. The reservation process is a first step in securing a place on the list to purchase ... Continue reading
AutoNews TV Magazine: May 2010 Edition - VIDEO FEATURE
May 13, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - May 13, 2010: A look at automotive highlights from the recent past and upcoming events. ... Continue reading
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