Yang Jian Managing Editor of Automotive News China, based in Shanghai, and Reporter covering China for Automotive News brands [email protected] +86 139 1851 5816 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Mercedes, Audi, BMW post record China deliveries An extended, robust sales recovery since the pandemic battered the industry in the first quarter of 2020 enabled Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW to finish 2020 with record deliveries in China. Global microchip shortage hits Honda, Nissan, German automakers Fueling the shortage is soaring demand for chips in digital devices such as phones and computers, which is diverting deliveries away from automotive customers. VW invests $1.2B to take control of Chinese EV joint venture VW Group will build the plant for MEB-based EVs in Hefei, in a joint venture with automaker Jianghuai. Production is expected to begin in 2023. Geely promotes CFO to newly created CEO post Li made significant contributions to Geely’s integration of Volvo after Geely acquired the Swedish automaker in 2010. VW begins production of motors in China for ID EVs The automaker’s transmission plant in Tianjin began output of the motor, codenamed APP310, which will first be used in the ID4, due next year. Jaguar Land Rover expands duties of China CEO The UK automaker is moving to streamline its management structure and oversight by allowing China CEO Pan Qing to take the helm of local operations. VW readies 8 ID-series EVs for Chinese market VW will introduce eight ID-series electric vehicles in China by the end of 2023, aiming to greatly enhance its green credentials in the key market. Tesla set to ship 7,000 vehicles to Europe from China, report says Tesla will begin exporting Model 3 sedans assembled at its Shanghai plant to Europe next week, according to Chinese media. Some 7,000 Model 3s are due to leave the Shanghai port Tuesday for Europe. VW launches ID4 X and ID4 Crozz output in China VW has begun mass production of two variants of the ID4 electric compact crossover at Volkswagen Group’s two local joint ventures, as it seeks a bigger share of the Chinese electric vehicle market. VW gains market share in China despite 10% sales fall in first three quarters Among VW Group’s main brands, only Audi posted sales growth for the first three quarters. PSA pledges financial support for troubled Dongfeng JV PSA will bail out and revive a joint venture with Dongfeng that has racked up prolonged financial woes. Faurecia to build China seat plant to supply Tesla Faurecia plans to construct a factory in Shanghai to build automotive seats for Tesla’s vehicle assembly plant. Automakers feed China's hunger for crossovers EVs may get all the attention in the China market these days. But what consumers are really interested in are crossovers and SUVs. BMW doubles EV battery production capacity in China BMW completed expansion of a battery production facility at its joint venture with Brilliance this week to double battery output for locally built electrified vehicles. Beijing show to highlight competition for local EV makers China's local automakers have dominated the fast-growing market for electric vehicles. But the Beijing show may reveal a new challenge from abroad. Load More
Yang Jian Managing Editor of Automotive News China, based in Shanghai, and Reporter covering China for Automotive News brands [email protected] +86 139 1851 5816 See All Staff Page