New project aims to lower costs and rare metals for EVs
A UK-based joint project is set to develop the viability of low-cost electric motors for vehicles that reduce the need for expensive elements.
Published 09-Jul-2012
Tag: automotive industry
VW merges with Porsche as global deliveries increase
VW has taken a controlling stake in Porsche as the German Group continues to grow its worldwide market
Published 09-Jul-2012
Great Wall commits an extra 5 billion yuan to R&D
Chinese automaker pushes for greater product innovation
Published 27-Jun-2012
China dithers on new scrappage incentives
China may - or may not - re-introduces scrappage scheme to help overcome sales slump.
Published 25-Jun-2012
Nissan to build CNY 5bn plant in Dalian
Nissan to dramatically expand production for its upscale vehicles in China
Published 25-Jun-2012
Shanghai license plate auction hits record high
Private car demand and emissions regs clash in auction for new licence plates.
Published 25-Jun-2012
SAIC board approve sale of 1% JV stake to GM
Shanghai Automotive has approved a deal that will strengthen GM's strategic position.
Published 25-Jun-2012
Swedish carmaker Saab may rise from the ashes
Saab may yet survive with Chinese help, but as an EV manufacturer.
Published 25-Jun-2012