China

TRW FAWER Automobile Safety Systems (Changchun) (TFASS), a joint venture between US-based TRW and China's First Automotive Works, has opened a new plant in Beijing for the production... 2006-11-30

In order to offset falling commercial vehicle sales in other major markets, DaimlerChrysler is banking on China with the acquisition of a stake in the country's largest light truck... 2006-11-30

The Chrysler arm of German-US carmaker DaimlerChrysler, will begin production of its own mini car in China next year. The Dodge Hornet will be the US manufacturer's offering in the... 2006-11-27

Germany's Bosch Group has revealed an air of optimism regarding its operations in China, which along with India, is one of the company's fastest growing markets. Bosch will double... 2006-11-23

France's PSA Peugeot Citroën is optimistic for its operations in China, after turning last year's first-half loss into a profit this year. The company posted a net profit of US$24.3mn... 2006-11-08

US carmaker General Motors plans to have a hybrid vehicle in its Chinese product range by 2008. Built in conjunction with Chinese partner Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC),... 2006-11-07

Japan's Nissan has revealed the models that will form the basis of its luxury Infiniti range in China. The sedan and SUV will go on sale in summer 2007, with a further three models... 2006-11-03

Italy's Fiat Auto has signed a memorandum of understanding to buy engines from China's Chery Automobile. Chery will supply 100,000 1.6- and 1.8-litre gasoline engines to Fiat per... 2006-11-01

US carmaker Ford has announced plans to spend US$2.6bn on the procurement of parts and equipment from China for its global production. Following a Q3 loss of US$5.8bn for its global... 2006-10-27

State-owned Chinese carmaker Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC) has launched its own- branded car, based on the Rover technology acquired last year. The brand will be known... 2006-10-25