Bentley to Launch Unique Special-Edition Continental Models for China
Apr 22, 2010
Continental Flying Spur Speed China and the Continental GT Design Series China to make debut at 2010 Auto China Motor Show in Beijing CREWE, England - April 22, 2010: Bentley Motors is ready to unveil two unique Continental models which have been engineered and designed exclusively for the China market. These special e ... Continue reading
Automakers to Debut 89 New Models at Auto China 2010 (Beijing Auto Show)
Apr 22, 2010
BEIJING, April 22 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- One of the most important auto shows worldwide, the 2010 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, more commonly known as Auto China 2010, will be held at the China International Exhibition Center (Tianzhu) and the China International Exhibition Center (Jinganzhuang) in Beijing ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan: Geely Pins High Hopes on Volvo
Apr 21, 2010
LONDON â 21 April, 2010 - Better known for in-expensive and small cars in its domestic market, Chinaâs Geely now has a premium European brand in its stable thanks to which it can access Volvoâs quality and cutting-edge technology, enhance product line-up and increase domestic brand differentiation. This ... Continue reading
GM Pays Back Government Loans in Full, Announces Investment in Fairfax, Detroit Hamtramck
Apr 21, 2010
GM pays back its loans from U.S. Treasury and Export Development Canada Strong sales, confident outlook enable payback ahead of schedule $257 million investment for Malibu at Fairfax, Kansas, and Detroit Hamtramck EDITOR'S NOTE: Now, they just have to figure out how to make the GM shareholders whole. KANSAS CITY, KANSA ... Continue reading
ZAP Introduces Electric Taxi at Beijing Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 21, 2010
Production Set for China BEIJING, April 21 -- ZAP (OTC: ZAAP), the U.S. electric vehicle pioneer, today introduced its design and engineering expertise to the Chinese media and outlined production plans to bring all-electric vehicles to the Chinese market. The company is displaying its all-electric ZAP Taxi targeting t ... Continue reading
ZAP Introducing Electric Taxi at Beijing Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 20, 2010
BEIJING, April 20 -- ZAP, a U.S. electric vehicle pioneer, is hosting a press conference on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 2 PM to introduce its design and engineering expertise to the Chinese media as well as outline production plans to bring all-electric vehicles to the Chinese market. ZAP will exhibit two EVs at the B ... Continue reading
GM Opens Seoul Advanced Design Studio
Apr 20, 2010
Based in trendy Gangnam area of Seoul - 2010 World Design Capital GM hosts âTrendSpotterâ event celebrating the opening SEOUL, Korea â April 20, 2010: With a renewed focus on designing, building and selling the worldâs best vehicles, General Motors today announced the opening of the Seoul Advanced D ... Continue reading
New Video of Maserati GranCabrio in Time for Beijing Auto Show
Apr 20, 2010
BEIJING - April 20, 2010: On the eve of the GranCabrio's official debut in Asia at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show, Maserati releases a new video of its first four-seater convertible. The GranCabrio, marketed in the US as GranTurismo Convertible, made its official worldwide debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show and has received ... Continue reading
Things You Can Do with a Cadillac CTS-V - GREAT VIDEO
Apr 15, 2010
SHANGHAI - April 15, 2010: Last May thousands of spectators gathered at Shanghai's Formula 1 Circuit to watch a team of professional stunt drivers perform daring maneuvers with Cadillac CTS-Vs in celebration of the car's introduction to China. Be sure to watch John Heinricy and the Cadillac CTS-V set the production sed ... Continue reading
Apr 13, 2010
Alex Taylor III at CNN Money writes that a couple of items in recent news clearly point to a new direction for the global auto industry: One was the decision by Daimler and Renault-Nissan last week to cooperate in the development of small cars and small engines. The other was the news that General Motors sold more vehi ... Continue reading
GM and SAIC Debut World Expo 2010 Pavilion - The Road to 2030
Apr 13, 2010
SHANGHAI - April 13, 2010: General Motors and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. opened their joint pavilion at World Expo 2010 Shanghai to the public for the first time Monday during an event attended by media and Expo 2010 officials. Reflecting the Expo 2010 theme of âBetter City, Better Life,â GM and SAIC ... Continue reading
Wonder Auto Commissioned for Electric Car Project with the City of Danyang, China
Apr 12, 2010
Company wins landmark electric vehicle project mandate with the Danyang City Peoples' Government JINZHOU, China, April 12 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of automotive electrical parts, suspension products and engine accessories in China, today announced that on Apri ... Continue reading
Geely Signs Definitive Stock Purchase Agreement with Ford to Acquire Volvo Car Corporation
Mar 28, 2010
HANGZHOU, China, GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 28 -- Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. ("Zhejiang Geely Holding Group"), one of the fastest-growing car manufacturers in China, today announced it has signed a definitive stock purchase agreement with Ford Motor Company to acquire 100 per cent of Volvo Car Corporation (" ... Continue reading
Toyota's Toyoda Apologizes to China For Recalls
Mar 1, 2010
BEIJING March 1, 2010; Michael Wei and Ben Blanchard writinfg for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda apologized to Chinese consumers on Monday over the company's massive global recall, seeking to ease quality concerns in the world's biggest auto market. Toyota's woes in China have so far been ... Continue reading
Toyota chief to give news conference in Beijing on Monday
Mar 1, 2010
BEIJING 28th February, 2010; Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda will give a news conference Monday in Beijing to explain its recall of several models. In 2009, China became the worldâs largest automotive market, surpassing the United States for the first time in history, so the news ... Continue reading
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