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Japanese car companies suspend marketing in China

Several Japanese auto brands, including Nissan, Honda and Mazda, have postponed some of their marketing events in China while the dispute over the Diaoyu...

GM opens largest test track in China

General Motors opened a new, large vehicle test track in China Saturday as part of its push to retain its leading market share in...

Kia will develop a K4 for China

Chinese media says Kia will develop a 'K4' especially for the Chinese auto market, citing unnamed sources from the Dongfeng-Yueda-Kia joint venture. Sadly, those...

Spy Shots: Audi A3 will be made in China from 2014

Chinese media report that the Audi A3 Sportback will be made in China from 2014 by the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture in their Foshan factory....

Japanese car makers shut down production in China after protest violence

Some major Japanese brandname firms announced factory shutdowns in China on Monday and urged expatriates to stay indoors ahead of what could be more...

Spy Shots: BYD e6 texi gets ready for Hong Kong

BYD is getting ready for the delivery of 25 BYD E6 electric taxi's for a pilot project in Hong Kong. Delivery was delayed in...

What Ford is Missing: 2013 Mustang V6 sells for 90.000 USD in China

Ford does not export the Mustang to China. However, it is relatively easy to get one via the thriving gray market. I went to...

Kevin Wale will Retire as Head of GM China Operations

Kevin Wale, president, GM China, and chief country operations officer, China, India and ASEAN, has announced that he will retire Oct. 31. Bob Socia,...

Cadillac ATS will be made in China from late 2013

The new Cadillac ATS will be made in China from late 2013 by the Shanghai-GM joint venture. In the meantime the ATS will be...

Fisker Automotive to come to China in November

Fisker Automotive has set a November launch date for its high-end, electric Karma sports car into the Chinese mainland market as part of its...