Infiniti starts local production in China

Infiniti starts local production in China at the Xiangyang Plant in Hubei Province, as the first Infiniti Q50L officially rolls-off the assembly line. The long-wheelbase version of the Q50 premium sports saloon is Infiniti's first localised model in China dedicated to Chinese

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Daimler opens its new Mercedes-Benz Research & Development Centre in China

Daimler Greater China opened its new Mercedes-Benz Research & Development Centre in China and extended its local RD network. In future 500 highly qualified engineeres and designers will be working for Mercedes-Benz's new R&D site. In total, about 865-million

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JLR inaugurates its first overseas manufacturing facility with Chery

Jaguar Land Rover announced the opening of its inaugural overseas manufacturing facility, in China. The award-winning Range Rover Evoque will be the first model to be built under the first Chinese-British automotive joint-venture, with Chery Automobile Company Ltd.

The

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11 more General Motors facilities become landfill-free

Eleven more General Motors facilities have achieved landfill-free status. The running total is 122 manufacturing and non-manufacturing operations spanning Asia, Europe, and South and North America that recycle, reuse or convert to energy

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Mercedes-Benz compact car models to be localised in China

In the presence of Germany's Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Daimler AG and its Chinese partner BAIC Motor Corporation signed an agreement on the localisation of further Mercedes-Benz compact car models beyond the

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JAC-Navistar rolls-off first engine production line in Hefei, China

Navistar International Corporation announced that Anhui Jianghuai Navistar Diesel Engine Co., Ltd. (JND), the company's joint-venture with Chinese truck maker Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co. Ltd. (JAC), has begun engine production at its new facility in Hefei,

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Rolls-Royce unveils Ghost Series II at 2014 Chengdu Motor Show

At the 2014 Chengdu Motor Show, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled the eagerly anticipated Ghost Series II to the Chinese market. Ghost Series II delivers the latest industry-leading technology from Rolls-Royce clad in a subtle re-design. It exudes the timeless yet cool,

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Skoda global sales grew by 18.8 per cent in July 2014

Skoda increased its deliveries by 18.8 per cent in July to 82,800 vehicles (July 2013: 69,700 deliveries). It was the best July in Skoda's company history and at the same time the strongest monthly percentage increase in 2014. The brand grew by 26 per cent in Western

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Dr. Jorg Mull becomes Board Member for Finance at Bentley Motors

Dr. Jorg Mull, Executive VP, Finance of Volkswagen Group China, will become the new board member of finance of Bentley Motors effective from September 1, 2014. He will take over responsibilities for Finance, IT and Business Development. Dr. Mull succeeds Jan-Henrik

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Mercedes-Benz opens its largest Passenger Car Training Center in the World

Mercedes-Benz opened its new Shanghai Training Center, the brand's largest passenger car training site globally. The facility is capable of providing 140,000 participant training days per year. The strengthening of Mercedes-Benz' Chinese training infrastructure goes

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Rolls-Royce appoints new Regional Director for Mainland China

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced the appointment of Leon Li as Regional Director for Mainland China. He replaces Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer who will move to a new role within the Mini brand at the BMW Group, Munich.

Li, 37, was born in Beijing and holds

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Volkswagen Group expands production capacity in China

In the presence of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Prof. Dr. Jochem Heizmann, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft and President and CEO of Volkswagen Group China, signed a joint declaration

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Gaby-Luise Wuest named Infiniti Vice-President, Global Operations

Infiniti has named Gaby-Luise Wuest its new Vice-President, Global Operations, effective September 1, 2014. In this capacity, she will have global responsibility for Infiniti sales and aftersales, fleet sales, retail network development, and sales & product training.

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Fashion Studio by Mercedes-Benz commits fashion at Bikini Berlin

With the Fashion Studio by Mercedes-Benz is establishing a unique platform at Bikini Berlin from July 3-22, 2014, to show how designers, students and fashionistas from around the world can come together to share their creative talents and ideas.

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Qoros 3 Hatch goes on sale in China at a starting price of RMB 119,900

Qoros announced the China pricing and specification levels for its second series production model, the Qoros 3 Hatch. The dynamic new hatchback is now available to order through Qoros dealers nationwide.

The five-star Euro NCAP rated Hatch is available with a choice of four trim levels

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Scania announces winners of 2014 Scania China Truck Driver Competition

With two steady hands on the wheel, Feng Xing Ming took home the first of five regional finals in Chinas Scania Driver Competition. Feng's efforts to constantly become a better and safer professional driver have been inspired by his experiences on some of the world's most

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Ford momentum in China continues with May sales up 32 per cent

Ford China sales grew 32 per cent in May with 93,323 wholesales sold compared to 70,449 wholesales in May 2013. Year-to-date sales were up 39 per cent, with 461,473 wholesales sold compared to 332,308 wholesales sold in the first five months of 2013.

Passenger car sales

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Infiniti appoints Matthew Davis as Director, Global Product & Brand Communications

Infiniti Motor Company, Ltd., appointed Matthew Davis as their new Global Product & Brand Communications Director effective July 14, 2014. In this position, he will be based at the company's global headquarters in Hong Kong and report directly to Stefan

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Ford Automotive Finance (China) completes first ABS transaction in China

Ford Automotive Finance (China), Ford Motor Credit Company's subsidiary in China, has completed its first Asset-Backed Securitization (ABS) in China to support the financing of Ford-brand vehicle sales. Ford Automotive Finance (China) is the first wholly foreign-

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World debut for new Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase in Beijing

Land Rover has further progressed the development of its acclaimed Range Rover with the global debut of the Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase at the Beijing Motor Show. The derivative brings together two of the most recent innovations in the Range Rover line-up

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