China

China's Chery Automobile plans to expand production at the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad from 15,000 CBUs to 25,000 in response to strong demand. The company's announcement comes just... 2006-04-25

Despite posting its highest global quarterly loss for four years, Ford can seek comfort in its Chinese operations, where growth is leading the company to expand its workforce. Ford... 2006-04-24

Changan Ford Mazda, the three-way joint venture between US carmaker Ford, Japanese affiliate Mazda and China's Changan Automobile, has temporarily stopped production of the new Mazda... 2006-04-21

US automotive component supplier Delphi has opened a research and development centre in Shanghai's Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone. The US$50mn centre features two development labs staffed... 2006-04-20

Distracting himself from the barrage of allegations back home, Hyundai Motor Chairman Chung Mong-koo travelled to Beijing this week to break ground on the company's second China plant.... 2006-04-20

China's state-owned Zhong Xing Automobile is set to commence exports of SUVs and pickup trucks to the US within the next 16 months. The company is currently negotiating terms with... 2006-04-19

Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi Motors has taken a formal equity interest in China's South East (Fujian) Motor Company Ltd (SEM), after a 10-year technical partnership. Mitsubishi has... 2006-04-18

China's Aipu, the country's first used car trader, has opened a dealership in Beijing. Based in the Changping district, the store is the first of what Aipu hopes will be a network... 2006-04-12

Chinese carmaker Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC) is all set to launch a range of its own-branded vehicles over the next five years. Currently a joint venture partner to international... 2006-04-11

China's Nanjing Automobile has broken ground on a plant, which will produce cars using the technology and equipment acquired from MG Rover. The company expects the first car to roll... 2006-04-05