Auto China, Beijing 2014

BEIJING SHOW: Ford revives Escort nameplate for China

Ford has revived the long-serving* Escort nameplate for a new model built and sold, initially at least, in China. The…

BEIJING SHOW: Daimler-BYD JV launches Denza electric car

The Daimler-BYD joint venture launched its all electric Denza vehicle at the Bejing show. Daimler claimed the new car combined its…

COMMENT: Beijing wants a greener auto sector, but will the regions take note?

The focus in Beijing's auto show this year is firmly on green technologies. That's perhaps not too surprising when you…

BEIJING SHOW: Geely Auto unveils single brand strategy

Geely Automobile Holdings has announced its new brand in Beijing. The company also unveiled the Emgrand Cross concept PHEV, a…

2014 BEIJING SHOW: Global debuts list

The media preview day for AutoChina 2014 was Sunday 20 April. Information on the majority of the following future models…

BEIJING SHOW: Fiat-Chrysler to make Jeeps in China from 2015

Fiat-Chrysler plans to produce Jeep SUVs in China from the end of 2015, the company announced on the eve of…

BEIJING SHOW: Audi pushes PHEVs for China

Audi has shown the production version of its A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid at the Beijing Motor Show and confirmed that…

BEIJING SHOW: Toyota plans heavy investments in China

Toyota announced it plans a substantial expansion of its production base in mainland China, as it as it looks to…

BEIJING SHOW: VW launches e-mobility campaign for China

Volkswagen Group is to start an electro-mobility campaign in China spearheaded by the electric up! and e-Golf models. VW Group…

CHINA: Tesla eyes partner for charging network – report

Tesla Motor chief Elon Musk is set to meet with China's largest refiner Sinopec Group to discuss possible cooperation on…