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Yang Jian
Managing Editor of Automotive News China, based in Shanghai, and Reporter covering China for Automotive News
yangjian@autonewschina.com
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Managing Editor of Automotive News China, based in Shanghai, and Reporter covering China for Automotive News

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Major suppliers see new business as Chinese automakers go global

Magna, Forvia and Aptiv have had early success in winning new business with Chinese automakers overseas. The prospect of speed is often the key to closing a deal.

China new-vehicle sales extend gains into May behind incentives

EVs, hybrids and range-extended EVs accounted for 53% of overall new-vehicle deliveries in the first several weeks of May, the China Passenger Car Association said.

Swiss supplier Autoneum makes 2nd key acquisition in China

The Swiss company's purchase of Chengdu FAW-Sichuan Interior Parts Co. gives it access to Chinese vehicle manufacturers.

Lexus kicks off direct sales of used vehicles in China

Lexus’ direct sales stand in contrast to sales of certified used vehicles at other luxury brands, which are handled by franchised dealerships.

Mazda taps CATL to accelerate rollout of electrified models

Mazda Motor Corp.’s China joint venture will adopt CATL’s cell-to-chassis integration technology to speed up the development of electrified vehicles.

GM’s Durant Guild in China halts orders, shipments of U.S. imports as part of restructuring amid tariffs

The move is a blow to GM’s efforts to restructure its Chinese operations and restore profits in part by targeting sales of higher-priced models.

China used-vehicle sales flat in April

The China Automobile Dealers Association said the lackluster used-vehicle market is being undermined by steep price cuts by automakers on new electrified vehicles.

Robust government incentives keep vehicle shipments in high gear

April shipments of sedans, crossovers, SUVs, multipurpose vehicles and minibuses advanced 11 percent to 2.22 million, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said.

ArcelorMittal, riding electrified vehicle boom, to expand automotive steel output in China

The giant supplier is transferring 24 additional steel grades to Valin ArcelorMittal Automotive Steel, its 50-50 partnership with China's Hunan Iron & Steel.

Schaeffler ramps up China product rollout after acquiring Vitesco Technologies

The German supplier prepares to launch output of 2 important components in China.

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