Asia
Ford's China move casts new cloud on Mexican carmaking
Fri, 23, Jun 2017A second U-turn this year by Ford in Mexico has raised the specter of Chinese competition for local carmaking, adding more economic and political pressure on the industry.
U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer 'troubled' by Ford's China move
Thu, 22, Jun 2017Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said he was concerned about Ford's announcement that it will move some production of its Focus small car to China and import the vehicles to the U.S.
Tesla exploring China car plant with Shanghai government
Thu, 22, Jun 2017Tesla said it is exploring the possibility of establishing a Chinese manufacturing plant with the Shanghai municipal government.
AutoNews Now: Ford’s Focus strategy to save $1B
Tue, 20, Jun 2017Ford’s Focus strategy to save $1B; Ghosn goes for gold; GM Canada shutdowns; Demon allocation: The devil is in the details; Uber backtracks, OKs in-app tipping.
Ford to import U.S. Focus from China instead of Mexico
Tue, 20, Jun 2017Ford plans to import its next-generation Focus sedan from China, abandoning plans to build the small car in Mexico. Production will begin in the second half of 2019.
Tesla near deal for first factory in China, report says
Mon, 19, Jun 2017An agreement with the city of Shanghai would allow Tesla to establish EV manufacturing operations in the Lingang development zone and could come as soon as this week, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
FCA denies report it will pull Chrysler from Japan
Mon, 19, Jun 2017Fiat Chrysler denied it has decided to pull its Chrysler brand out of Japan after the Nikkei reported the automaker was planning to stop selling the cars in the country as early as next year following years of poor sales.
Chinese grow lineup of global design talent
Mon, 19, Jun 2017General Motors veteran Steve Eum, who left the SAIC-GM-Wuling Auto joint venture in China last year as design director, will join Chery as design chief.
GM veteran joins Chinese rival Chery as design chief
Mon, 12, Jun 2017A GM veteran is joining Chery as design chief, the latest foreign executive to sign on with a Chinese carmaker as local players become more competitive.
CES strategy: What works in Vegas will work in China
Sun, 11, Jun 2017Global carmakers are beating a path to CES Asia, the Chinese version of the show that has been working for them in Las Vegas.
Why Cadillac clicks in China
Mon, 12, Jun 2017Cadillac's American heritage is something young Chinese customers appreciate, says Chief Marketing Officer Uwe Ellinghaus, and something German competitors can't match.
Uber better watch out — Didi is coming
Mon, 05, Jun 2017Here's why Uber should worry about Didi Chuxing, China's fast-growing ride-hailing service.
