Daimler buys 12% stake in BAIC
In an unprecedented transaction, the German auto giant buys in to a Chinese manufacturer and takes a controlling share.
Published 09-Dec-2013
Tag: OEM Equipment
Toyota's China car sales stage dramatic recovery
Chinese sales by the Japanese carmaker are rising again after diplomatic disputes affected commerce.
Published 09-Dec-2013
Shell strengthens ties with Chinese off-highway OEMs
Dutch major cooperates more closely to improve lubricant fuel efficiency and durability
Published 09-Dec-2013
Caterham launches motorcyle division
UK-based sports car group, Caterham, is set to launch a motorcycle range.
Published 06-Dec-2013
Japanese Manufacturers are turning to turbo
Toyota is one of several automotive manufacturers who are turning to next generation turbo/petrol engines
Published 06-Dec-2013
Ford doesn't 'escape' recalls
Ford forced to recall more of its Escape crossover after fire reports.
Published 28-Nov-2013
Caterpillar cost lockdown affects jobs
Caterpillar is slashing its costs after poor Q3 results. N American jobs are affected despite new product launch.
Published 27-Nov-2013
Faulty gearbox continues to trouble VW
After a $600m recall last year, VW's gearbox problem is once again causing problems in China
Published 23-Nov-2013
Half of Chinese cars to have telematics by 2018
Nearly 50% of Chinese cars will be fitted with infotainment and telematics in five years time according to an ABI report.
Published 23-Nov-2013
Beijing cuts auto-sales by 40% in anti-pollution drive
Policy makers are keen to curb smog in China's increasingly polluted capital with further radical measures on vehicle ownership.
Published 16-Nov-2013