Maserati Teases New Car Before Shanghai Debut
Maserati just confirmed that it will bring a world premier to the Shanghai Auto Show, although it isn’t clear what the car is yet.
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Chinese Automakers a Decade Away from Being Global: Report
Despite having made impressive jumps in recent years, the Chinese automotive industry is believed to still be a decade away from being globally competitive.
Fisker Automotive: The Rise and Decline of an American Electric Car Maker
It’s no secret Fisker Automotive is in trouble. The maker of premium electric cars is clinging to life by its fingernails. One more setback could send them plummeting into the fiery abyss of financial ruin. Still, even if they roll snake eyes the firm’s founder has more than a few thoughts on what future transportation...
Daimler Increases Investment in Chinese Market
Still soldiering toward its goal to regain the world’s top luxury automaker title, Daimler paid 640 million euros for a 12 percent stake in Beijing Automotive Group today.
Fisker Seeks Strategic Partners in China
Fisker is falling on some rough times and it appears that the American electric automaker is getting desperate, seeking strategic partners in China as well as funding.
GAC Group Leading Chinese Charge at Detroit Auto Show
The Chinese are running at redline to develop, improve and promote their domestic automotive industry. Brands like FAW, Chang’an Motors and SAIC may be totally obscure to the typical American car buyer, but they may become household names in just a few years. One company that’s pushing hard is the GAC group.
China Investment Corp Interested in Daimler Stake
The China Investment Corporation, the country’s investment vehicle, is interested in purchasing a stake in Daimler AG between 4 and 10 percent according to a Chinese media outlet.
Running Yellow Lights Now Illegal in China
Protests sprung up over the last couple of days after new rules took effect January 1 in China making it illegal to drive through a yellow traffic light.
2014 Buick LaCrosse Spotted in China
Back in September, General Motors announced plans to release nine new models over the course of 12 months, and it appears as though the Buick LaCrosse will be one of them.
General Motors Sets Annual Sales Record in China
General Motors and its joint ventures have sold over 2.5-million vehicles in China through the first 11 months of the year, already exceeding total sales figures set in 2011, as well as setting a new annual record for Chinese sales.
Jaguar Land Rover, Chery Start Building Chinese Facility
Jaguar Land Rover and Chery Automobile have officially laid the foundation stone on a new manufacturing facility in China.
Jeep Mulls Moving Manufacturing to China
Jeep is considering shipping its manufacturing to China in a cost-saving measure on the heels of weak European demand.
Mercedes S-Class Production Slowed on Soft Demand
Mercedes is dropping one of the two shifts that normally build its flagship S-Class cars because of weak demand.
Chinese Audi Dealer Promotes Murdering Japanese People
Tensions are rising out in China, as anti-Japanese sentiment continues to grow as a result of the two countries’ dispute over a group of islands in the East China Sea.
2013 Range Rover Extended Wheelbase Spied
Despite having already made its official debut, there are still versions of the 2013 Range Rover under wraps that our shooters caught spy photos of.
Infiniti Global President Discusses Chinese Market Plans
Newly appointed head of Infiniti Global, Johan de Nysschen recently took a few minutes during this past weekends Pebble Beach events to answer a few questions about the luxury brand’s global presence.
Toyota Yaris With Lexus-Style Spindle-Grille Spotted in Chinese Diagrams
These photos of an aggressive-looking three-door Toyota Yaris have just surfaced in the Chinese media.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Ripoff From China is Hilarious
Chinese automaker Shanxi Victory Group isn’t a household name, but its latest vehicle shown in the rendering above probably looks familiar.
Gas Prices Drop Below $3 in Some States
Drivers in South Carolina are being treated to gas prices below $3 a gallon, something that might even creep into other parts of the country.
IndyCar Race in China Cancelled for Beer Festival
The Chinese have something to learn about watching car racing, and maybe beer drinking too in light of the fact that the race was cancelled for a beer festival.
Manchester United and Chevrolet Forge Advertising Partnership
General Motors’ advertising strategy made headlines several times already this year, but the latest revelation just might be the strangest yet.
Aston Martin One 77 Wrecked in China, May be Irreparable
News that one of the Aston Martin One 77 supercars bit a curb and suffered severe damage has surfaced, narrowing the already tiny number of units that exist.
Chrysler 300C Launching in China Next Month
Despite an unpopular initial offering, the Chrysler 300C will return to China late next month for a second stab at the country’s burgeoning luxury market.
Volvo XC90 to Become New Chinese Flagship
Volvo’s aging XC90 is becoming a hand-me-down to Chinese luxury buyers as the automaker signs it over to its parent company Geely.
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