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Ssangyong Motor returns to China

Aided by Indian multinational conglomerate which acquired 70 percent of its shares in February 2011, South Korean automaker Ssangyong Motor Company is back in the Chinese market for the first time.
Cars fit for Valentine's Day

Here it comes, the Valentine's Day. What about driving your car and take your loved one anywhere you want to spend the day? Here is a list of cars that can ensure a lover's day full of passion, freedom, and convenience.
World's best-selling cars in China

The world's auto market experienced a great jump in 2010, increasing 12 percent year-on-year. The sales volume in every country is released recently. Here are the best-selling vehicles in Japan, US, Germany, France and Europe.
Car plates a prize asset as new rules take effect

Demand for second-hand Shanghai car plates is soaring since the supply of new ones was reduced and restrictions tightened on plates from outside the city.
January car sales drive to monthly high in China

Sales of domestic car makers raced to their highest monthly level in January despite the expiry of government incentives on purchases and the introduction of vehicle license quotas in Beijing to ease the city's chronic traffic problems.

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Portugal to produce one-fourth batteries for European cars

Japanese car maker Nissan started the construction of a plant in Portugal on Friday to build electric batteries for cars.
Chengdu aims for 50% increase in auto output

Longquanyi District in Chengdu will fully implement its "manufacturing millions of vehicles" plan to realize the annual auto output target of 150,000 units this year.
SAIC suspends trading, awaiting asset injection

Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), one of the listed subsidiaries of SAIC Group will suspend its shares trading from February 14 in order to get prepared for an asset injection from its holding company.

New Cars »

Toyota Zelas to enter China in dual version

Toyota Zelas is expected to enter the Chinese market in mid-2011 with two versions priced at 256,800 yuan ($38,926) and 288,800 yuan ($43,785).
Mazda unveils MX-5 Miata Special Edition at Chicago Auto Show

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) on Wednesday unveiled the 2011 MX-5 Miata Special Edition.
MotorWeek honors all-new 2011 Dodge Durango with Drivers' Choice Award for Best Large Utility

The all-new Dodge Durango is a winner of MotorWeek's 2011 Drivers' Choice Award for Best Large Utility.

Car Reviews »

Kia Sportage outpoints Mistubishi Outlander Sport and Nissan Juke in SUV/Hatchbacks tests

The redesigned Kia Sportage outscored the new Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and the Nissan Juke in Consumer Reports' tests for Consumer Reports' March issue of three small vehicles that straddle the line between hatchbacks and SUVs.
New 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible

Chrysler introduces the new 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible, offering consumers an open-air driving experience featuring elegant craftsmanship inside and out, a fun, yet refined driving experience, innovative technology, an abundance of standard safety features and an extraordinary level of standard content.
China and the West on Automotives - 2011 Kia Sportage R

Visually, the new Sportage has more affinity with the new Sorento than the outgoing model, using Kia's signature bow-shaped grille, framed by large, wrap-around headlamps.

Official car reform should draw line between public and private: expert

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Geely to enter World Top 500 Enterprises: President

Geely plans to become one of the top 500 enterprises in the world this year, according to Yang Jian, president of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.

Great Wall Haval exported 25,000 vehicles in 2010

The export volume of Great Wall's Haval SUV reached 25,000 units last year, growing 325 percent year on year, earning a profit of $200 million.

Chery Auto aims for 800,000 sales in 2011

Chery Auto said Thursday it sold 682,000 vehicles in 2010, and has set a sales target for 2011 of 800,000 units, the Oriental Morning Post reported Friday.