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BEIJING SHOW: Historic list of world premieres
25 April 2012
The final list of world premiere concepts and production models which appeared for the first time at AutoChina 2012 on the 23 and 24 April media preview days.
BEIJING PREVIEW: Global debut for BMW 3 Series LWB
13 April 2012
BMW has revealed images and initial details of the first long wheelbase bodystyle for a 3 Series sedan. The new Li, to be built exclusively in China, will have its world premiere at the Beijing motor show on 23 April.
CHINA: BMW JV targets 150,000 2012 sales
3 April 2012
BMW’s Chinese partner, Brilliance, aims to sell 150,000 German cars this year, up nearly 40% over last year, according to chairman Wu Xiaoan.
BEIJING PREVIEW: Updated global debuts list [Fiat Viaggio added]
30 March 2012
As manufacturers continue to announce world premiere concepts and production models ahead of the 23 & 24 April media preview days of AutoChina 2012, just-auto keeps track for you.
EMERGING MARKETS ANALYSIS: Chinese exports finally start to gain traction
2 March 2012
China’s car industry has been on the steepest of growth curves for a decade now, but the growth rate is starting to slow. So is now the time to turn to Plan B – exports to the West? Mark Bursa reports
CHINA: Mercedes-Benz E-Class exports commence
23 December 2011
BAIC Group and Daimler have held a ceremony to mark the start of exports of their jointly-built Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan.
CHINA: BMW to export Shenyang-built 5 Series
28 November 2011
The Brilliance Automotive and BMW Group manufacturing joint venture is about to start exporting its first cars.
ANALYSIS: BMW benefits from cost reduction and higher sales in China
4 November 2011
BMW's strong third quarter results must have pleased shareholders. The business pages may have constituted rather gloomy reading generally of late, but the good ship BMW appears to plough on regardless.
CHINA: Brilliance Auto sells 75% of Shenyang ChenFa Automobile Component
18 October 2011
Brilliance Auto has sold Dalian Huaxia 75% of Shenyang ChenFa Automobile Component for CNY60m (US$9.4m).
GERMANY: BMW to build Brazil plant in Sao Paulo - reports
5 October 2011
BMW will choose Sao Paolo, Brazil's biggest city, as the site for its first car assembly plant in Latin America, German business daily Handelsblatt reported.
August 2011 management briefing: hybrids and electric vehicles (part 3)
31 August 2011
In the last of a three-part series for just-auto, Glenn Brooks looks into the future of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs) in the world’s major vehicle markets.
CHINA: Brilliance launches Kia Sorento lookalike
30 August 2011
A new SUV that bears a striking resemblance to the first generation Kia Sorento has gone on sale in China.
CHINA: BMW JV success boosts Brilliance
24 August 2011
Improved profits at the BMW Brilliance joint venture, up from CNY325,576 to CNY987,851 were due primarily to increased sales of BMW sedans.
US: Lexus GS makes Pebble Beach debut
19 August 2011
Toyota's luxury brand Lexus last night launched the redesigned GS at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance event in California. The car will reach most markets in 2012.
ANALYSIS: Daimler goes after Audi in China
29 June 2011
The announcement of a new EUR2bn investment programme for China shows the future intentions of Mercedes-Benz in China: grabbing leadership of several high-growth segments where Audi is not yet the dominant force.
ANALYSIS: Chinese government backs automakers' global adventures
2 June 2011
Chinese automakers predicting slowing growth in domestic sales as the market slumps amid higher oil prices, supply shortages and increased competition plan to boost market share globally,raising funds via bank loans and share offerings to fund expansion projects spanning Africa, South America and Asia, IHS Automotive analyst Namrita Chow in Shanghai wrote in a research note.
May 2011 management briefing: BRIC markets review - China
20 May 2011
The nations of Brazil, Russia, India and China form a neat acronym - the BRICs. These countries possess rapidly developing economies, large populations and plenty of untapped potential for consumption growth as incomes rise. They are also experiencing rapid vehicle market growth as well as rising automotive industry activity. For May's briefing theme, Dave Leggett reviews the latest developments and prospects for the BRIC automotive markets, starting with China.
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16 May 2011
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GERMANY: BMW increases investment in China
9 May 2011
BMW Group is planning further expansion in China and is increasing its previously announced investment of EUR560m (US$802m) to EUR1bn (US$1.4bn) at its Shenyang joint venture production plant.
SHANGHAI: Brilliance BMW 5 hybrid gets production green light
20 April 2011
BMW confirmed at the Shanghai show that it would start production of a plug in hybrid version of its 5 series in China from 2013.
SHANGHAI: New brands likely to emerge
19 April 2011
China is throwing up a whole new world of car companies with names such as Brilliance, Chery, Changan, SAIC and Great Wall. Add to these the fact that companies such as Volvo and MG are now owned by the Chinese and you can almost see the momentum growing.
CHINA: Vehicle market up in March, but slowing
11 April 2011
China’s vehicle sales reached 1.83m units in March, up 5.4% on last year, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). However, first quarter market growth showed a significant slowdown against last year's blistering pace.
CHINA: Production and sales rises slowing
30 March 2011
Vehicle production and sales in China in February was 1.2603m and 1.2670m respectively, down by 29.89% and 33.09% compared with January.
CHINA: Autoliv expands in China
29 March 2011
Autoliv has begun the construction of a new factory building in Changchun that will replace the company’s existing plant in the city.
CHINA: BMW Brilliance mulls X3 assembly
25 March 2011
BMW Brilliance is considering domestic production of the new BMW X3, gasgoo.com reported, citing Chinese website auto.163.com.
March management briefing: China's emerging auto industry (Part 3)
24 March 2011
In this month's three-part management briefing, Mark Bursa takes a close look at the development and changing structure of China's automotive industry. Part 3 examines the rise of the 'independent' OEMs, their growing pains and export strategies.
GERMANY: BMW eyes South American opportunity
17 March 2011
BMW is considering establishing a production plant in South America as sales continue to grow strongly there.
March management briefing: China's emerging auto industry (Part 2)
14 March 2011
In this month's three-part management briefing, Mark Bursa takes a close look at the development and changing structure of China's automotive industry. Part 2 looks at JV strategies as well as new brands for the Chinese market.
CHINA: BMW Brilliance expects 2010 profit
16 February 2011
BMW Chinese JV partner Brilliance China Automotive Holdings has told shareholders it expects to book a net profit for full year 2010 after a net loss in 2009.
SOUTH AFRICA: BMW predicts a record year as global growth continues
4 February 2011
BMW expects to achieve double-digit growth in China to help fuel record sales this year.
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