BEIJING (Xinhua) — Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co., China’s biggest exporter of light trucks, said Saturday it has signed an agreement with Brazil’s SNS Co. to build a joint venture in the South America’s biggest country. Read more…
BEIJING (Xinhua) — Japanese automaker Toyota will recall 426 Lexus RX300 cars sold to China due to glitches in crankshaft pulleys, China’s quality watchdog said Wednesday.
The recall, effective Dec. 1, targets the Lexus RX300 produced between June 1, 2004 to March 31, 2005, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine said in a statement on its website. Read more…
Germany´s top car makers are riding high with their international reputation for powerful and reliable cars, which are selling well in China. And in Europe, homegrown producers may face competition from Korean brands Hyundai and Kia.
BEIJING (Xinhua) – Ferrari Maserati Cars Sales and Services (Shanghai) Co. will recall 56 vehicles imported to the Chinese mainland due to defective track bars, China’s quality watchdog said on Tuesday. Read more…
BEIJING (Xinhua) — Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co. and Guangqi Honda Automobile Co. will recall 255,766 vehicles to repair problems with power window switches, the country’s quality watchdog said Monday. Read more…
Jaguar Land Rover will start assembling cars in China. At least two models will be made in China where it will reportedly take up to two years to set up. This is of course until they can find a suitable partner.
The move should not be seen as a move to shift out of the UK. The new assemblies in China stands to be good news as it will bring in more jobs, about 1,000 additional workers this year. However, these jobs will only be temporary and are linked to the expected production of a smaller Range Rover model due to be released next year.