China traffic will get crazy as vehicles on China’s roads will more than double.
China’s auto sales hit 13.64 million units last year, overtaking the United States as the world’s top car market, while sales this year are forecast to hit 15 million units. As of the end of 2009, there were 76.2 million vehicles in [...]
China Car Sale Report By Model in July 2010
A-segment
1.BYD F0 12 321
2.Chery QQ 9905
3.Mini Chang’an Benben 5035
4.Chevrolet Spark 4025
5.Geely Panda 3142
6.Suzuki Alto 3000
7.M1 Riich 1764
8.New Suzuki Alto 1212
9.Hafei Lobo 719
10.Chang’an Benben Love 175
B-segment
1.Chevrolet Sail 12 478
2.Honda City 11 977
3.VW Polo 11 239
4.FAW Xiali 9252
5.Geely Freedom Ship 5977
6.Hyundai Accent 5533
7.Chevrolet Lova 5085
8.Geely King Kong 4446
9.4247 Ford [...]
China Electric Car On Front Burner
The Chinese government announced last week that it plans to invest up to $14.8 billion (100 billion yuan) over the next ten years to stimulate the production of plug-in hybrid and all-electric cars. The country intends to have 5 million of these vehicles on the road by 2020. That kind [...]
GM develope new engine and Dual-Clutch Transmission with SAIC
General Motors Co. and Chinese partner SAIC announced Wednesday plans for joint development of fuel-efficient small engines and transmissions, focusing squarely on the fastest-growing part of China’s huge auto market.
The companies, which run several joint ventures including their flagship Shanghai GM, will develop a 1 liter to [...]
Ford, Mazda get approval to break-up 3-way China JV
Ford Motor and its China venture partners, Mazda Motor Corp and Chongqing Changan Automobile Co, have received government approval to end their three-way agreement, the 21st Century Business Herald newspaper said on Wednesday.
Currently, Ford holds 35 percent of the joint venture, Mazda only 15 percent and Changan [...]
Suzuki, SAIC, VW reported to set three-way JV in China but SAIC and Chang’an deny
The Economic Observer claims that Suzuki, Volkswagen and SAIC Motor are in talks to set up a joint venture in China. The publication did not cite sources, but said a result is expected to be announced soon.
How much stake each side [...]
Dongfeng Nissan Begins Construction on New Plant in Guangzhou
Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Co., a joint venture between China’s Dongfeng Motors and Japan’s Nissan Motors, broke ground on a second manufacturing plant in Guangzhou, China on Saturday.
in what will become the largest production base for Japan’s third-largest automaker, Kyodo News reported.
The second plant in Guangdong Province, [...]
Changan Suzuki will debute 3 new update car this year
Changan Suzuki will be the second half of this year to market three new models, the difference is the SX4 new update, wine red coating of Swift (color series of new models) and mini cars Alto Cute.
Chang’an Suzuki Suzuki sx4 will get new 1.8liter sport mt
Tianyu [...]
Honda plans to bring 2 hybrid car to China
Japanese manufacturer Honda is hoping to make in-roads in China by bringing two of its most popular hybrid models to the country before the end of 2012.
Both the Honda Insight Hybrid and the forthcoming Honda CR-Z Hybrid will make their way to China according to Honda President [...]
China Car Sale Report in 1Q of 2010
As the world’s largest auto market, China may post solid sales of passenger cars in March, but growth could slow down in the second quarter as momentum eases from last year’s surge, Reuters reported today.
March sales of passenger cars, including sedans, SUVs and MPVs are expected to rise [...]
