Ford to Move Asia Headquarters to China
Jun 19, 2009
Ford to move Asia headquarters to China http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010955/Ford-to-move-Asia-headquar ters- to-China.html Shanghai, June 19 (Gasgoo.com) Ford Motor Co. confirmed yesterday that it will move its headquarters for the Asia, Pacific and Africa regional headquarters to China from Thailand, xinhuane ... Continue reading
Electric Cars to be Made in China Based on Detroit Electric Drive Technologies
Jun 19, 2009
-------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ Dongfeng Motor Corporation and Detroit Electric Holdings Ltd announced today the two companies have agreed to jointly research, develop, market and sell Pure Electric Vehicles (PEVs) in China, based on Detroit Electricâs advanced ele ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Launches Locally-Manufactured Forte in China
Jun 18, 2009
Kia Motors launches locally-manufactured Forte in China - Kia to leverage locally-built Forte to foster premium image and strengthen brand presence in Chinese market - Marketing activities include road shows, test drives and dynamic showrooms to best C-segment competitors ( - Kia Motors' latest addition to its extensiv ... Continue reading
Chery to Fund New-Energy Vehicles, Opens 4th Plant
Jun 12, 2009
Chery Automobile Co, one of China's largest independent carmakers, said it would use the 2.9 billion yuan ($425 million) capital it raised from domestic investors to fund development of heavy trucks, new energy vehicles along with a fourth production plant project, China Knowledge online reported. Chery spokesman Jin Y ... Continue reading
Hong Kong to trial-run BYD 3DM plug-in hybrid
Jun 12, 2009
Hong Kong to trial-run BYD 3DM plug-in hybrid http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010872/Hong-Kong-to-trial-run-BYD -3DM- plug-in-hybrid.html Shanghai, June 12 (Gasgoo.com) Hong Hong's environment bureau top official today (June 12) participated in a promotional activity on clean fuel vehicles in neighboring southern ... Continue reading
Honda Commemorates 50 Years of Innovation in America - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 11, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif.--Honda today marked its first 50 years in America, commemorating the establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., in a small Los Angeles storefront on June 11, 1959. Honda associates observed the occasion with a brief ceremony at the companyâs Torrance, Calif. headquarters. âOn behalf of ... Continue reading
New Chrysler to incorporate China business
Jun 11, 2009
New Chrysler to incorporate China business. A spokeswoman for Chrysler's China unit said its China business is operating normally and will be incorporated into the new Chrysler Group LLC, based on the agreement with Fiat, Shanghai Daily reported today. Chrysler LLC said it was not consider changing its development plan ... Continue reading
SAIC Jan-May sales near 1.4 mln units, up 26%
Jun 10, 2009
SAIC Jan-May sales near 1.4 mln units, up 26% http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010837/SAIC-Jan-May-sales-near-1- 4-mln -units-up-26.html Shanghai, June 10 (Gasgoo.com) - SAIC Motor's vehicle sales in the first five months rose about 26% from a year earlier, to 1.39 million units, xinhuanet.com reported today, citi ... Continue reading
SAIC to build investment company in Hong Kong
Jun 10, 2009
SAIC to build investment company in Hong Kong http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010831/SAIC-to-build-investment-c ompan y-in-Hong-Kong.html Shanghai, June 10 (Gasgoo.com) At the shareholder meeting on June 9, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC, 600104.sh) passed its resolution to establish the Chinese auto gia ... Continue reading
China's Beijing Autos Waiting For Opportunity to Bid for Opel or Saab
Jun 10, 2009
SHANGHAI June 10, 2009; The AP reported that Beijing Automobile Industries Holding Co., China's fifth-largest carmaker, is maneuvering to acquire General Motors Corp.'s Opel or Saab units if other potential deals fall through, reports said Wednesday. A group of Beijing Autos executives is in Europe for talks on a possi ... Continue reading
Beijing Auto May Bid for Saab After Opel Deal Fails
Jun 9, 2009
Beijing Auto may bid for Saab after Opel deal fails http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010816/Beijing-Auto-may-bid-for-S aab-a fter-Opel-deal-fails.html Shanghai, June 9 (Gasgoo.com) Beijing Automotive Industry Corp (BAIC), the local partner of Germany's Daimler in China, may bid for General Motors' Saab unit after ... Continue reading
Sweden Seeks Investment and Collaboration on Vehicle and Energy Storage Batteries
Jun 8, 2009
STOCKHOLM, June 8 -- Sweden hosts a world class automotive cluster with brands such as SAAB Automobile, Scania, Volvo Cars and Volvo Group, some 1,000 suppliers and ABB, a global leader in power and automation technology. Sweden now looks to expand its development of green energy infrastructure for plug-in hybrid and e ... Continue reading
Gov Schwarzenegger Welcomes Audi Olympic Fuel Cell Cars to Capitol - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Jun 5, 2009
Cutting-edge technology used at Beijing Olympics makes its California debut SACRAMENTO - June 5, 2009: Volkswagen showcased its Passat Lingyu fuel cell vehicles at the State Capitol on Wednesday, June 3, 2009. The Passat Lingyu is a zero-emission vehicle powered by a hydrogen fuel cell that can go up to 90 mph and up t ... Continue reading
Schwarzenegger Comments on Hummer Sale to Chinese - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Jun 4, 2009
SACRAMENTO - June 4, 2009: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger took the opportunity yesterday during a Volkswagen fuel cell press introduction to talk about General Motors' recent sale of its Hummer brand to a Chinese company. Click PLAY to watch the video of Schwarzenegger's comments on the Hummer sale Coinciden ... Continue reading
GM China Has Money But Will Not Pay debts of U.S. Parent(Huh?)
Jun 4, 2009
Wale: GM China not to pay debts of U.S. parent http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010757/Wale-GM-China-not-to-pay-d ebts- of-U-S-parent.html Shanghai, June 4 (Gasgoo.com) After General Motors filed for bankruptcy on June 1, Kevin Wale, president of GM China, said GM's operations in China will go ahead as usual. He n ... Continue reading
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