Nio, UNDP join hands in ecological conservation

Nio and the UNDP inks the memorandum of understanding in Beijing on Aug 15, 2022. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese electric car maker Nio joined hands on Monday with the United Nations Development Programme in their efforts in conservation of protected areas and national parks in China. They said the partnership is expected to help… Continue reading Nio, UNDP join hands in ecological conservation

One millionth Shanghai-made Tesla rolls off assembly line

Tesla employees pose with the 1 millionth China-made vehicle on Aug 13, 2022. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The 1 millionth China-made Tesla rolled off the assembly line at its Shanghai plant on Saturday, which means the facility has produced around one third of all vehicles the US carmaker has sold across the world. The carmaker… Continue reading One millionth Shanghai-made Tesla rolls off assembly line

Changan Ford starts Explorer presales

Changan Ford started presales of the all-new Explorer. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Changan Ford started presales of the all-new Explorer on Wednesday. The joint enterprise provides four variants of the SUV at prices starting from 309,800 yuan ($45,965). The large SUV has a class-leading 3,025-millimeter wheelbase, measures 5,063 mm in length and 1,778 mm in… Continue reading Changan Ford starts Explorer presales

Chinese automakers set sights on German market

The Wey iNest version 2.0 concept car by Great Wall Motors is displayed at the Munich Auto Show in Germany, September 2021. [Photo/Agencies] Chinese carmakers are expected to make forays into Germany, where the car was invented, later this year, leveraging their competitive edge in new energy vehicle models. Great Wall Motors said last week… Continue reading Chinese automakers set sights on German market

China’s used car sales continue to expand in July

This photo shows a used car market in Zhengzhou, Henan province, on Sept 3, 2021. [Photo/IC] BEIJING – China’s second-hand car sector continued its recovery momentum in July with a slight increase in sales volume over June, industrial data showed. About 1.44 million used cars changed hands in July, up 1.88 percent over June despite… Continue reading China’s used car sales continue to expand in July

Mercedes-Benz to recall over 10,000 imported cars in China

A Mercedes-Benz car is seen at the 4th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 5, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING – Mercedes-Benz (China) Automotive Sales Co has initiated a recall of over 10,000 imported cars from the Chinese market over safety concerns, said the country’s top quality watchdog. The recall, filed by the company to… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz to recall over 10,000 imported cars in China

China’s auto exports surge, carmakers expand business globally

Lorries carrying vehicles produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile (SGMW) prepare to depart in Liuzhou, South China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Feb 25, 2020. [Photo/Xinhua] NANNING — SAIC General Motors Wuling Motor Indonesia, a local subsidiary owned by major Chinese automobile manufacturer SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) in Indonesia, rolled out a new energy vehicle (NEV) named Wuling Air EV… Continue reading China’s auto exports surge, carmakers expand business globally

Chinese automaker Chery posts strong sales in Jan-July

A Chery Holding Group employee installs parts in a vehicle at the company’s plant in Wuhu, Anhui province. [Photo/Xinhua] HEFEI — Chinese automaker Chery Holding Group Co Ltd reported strong sales in the first seven months of 2022, according to the company’s report. Chery sold 606,783 vehicles in the January-July period, up 19.3 percent year-on-year.… Continue reading Chinese automaker Chery posts strong sales in Jan-July

China reports record car exports in July

Cars await loading at Yantai Port, Shandong province. [Photo by TANG KE/FOR CHINA DAILY] BEIJING – China’s exports of automobiles reached a new monthly record in July, industrial data showed Thursday. The country’s auto firms exported about 290,000 units of cars last month, up 67 percent year-on-year and 16.5 percent over June, according to the… Continue reading China reports record car exports in July

China’s auto sales up 29.7% in July

Employees work on the production line of SAIC Motor in Shanghai. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY BEIJING — China’s auto sales in July rose 29.7 percent year-on-year to 2.42 million units, data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers showed Thursday. Auto sales in the January-July period totaled 14.48 million units, down 2 percent year-on-year, according to… Continue reading China’s auto sales up 29.7% in July