China Automobile News--3.14.12

BMW confident of keeping luxury car sales crown Reuters * To reach sales target four years earlier than 2020 plan * Sees 2012 automobiles EBIT margin at upper end of 8-10 pct * Wants to expands reach into China and BRIKT markets * Extensive talks with Brazil, Russia over policies (Adds comments from ... See all stories on this topic »

Chinese automobile industry finally experiences negative growth Gasgoo automotive news comMarch 13, 2012 Gasgoo.com (Shanghai March 13) - The automobile market in China in 2012 has started on a bit of an off note, with very poor sales in January. According to a report appearing in the Shanghai Morning Post today, the China Association of ... See all stories on this topic »

White House challenges China on rare-earth minerals' export limits The Detroit News By David Shepardson Washington— The Obama administration is challenging China's export limits on rare-earth metals and other minerals essential for use in automobiles, hybrid car batteries and cellphones, among other products. See all stories on this topic »

China January Auto Sales Down INAUTONEWS A recent report stated that January 2012 auto sales in China have been a bit of an off note with very poor sales. According to China Association of Automobile Manufacturers statistics, shows that China produced and sold 2.9 units in January and 2.95 ... See all stories on this topic »

'Detroit of the East' powers along China Daily By Qu Yingpu and Xu Xiaomin in Shanghai (China Daily) Jiading, home of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (Group), maker of China's first "Shanghai" sedan, which used to rule the roads, has always been proud of its heritage as a key auto town in the ... See all stories on this topic » China Daily

Enter the Panda Inquirer.net In the Year of the fire-breathing Dragon, a Chinese car manufacturer is entering the fiercely competitive mini-compact market with, of all things, a Panda. But don't underestimate the Zheijung Geely Holding Group Co. whose International Corp. granted ... See all stories on this topic » Inquirer.net

US, Other Countries File Trade Complaint Against China PCWorld The materials are used in a wide range of US made products, including electronics, automobiles, petroleum, hybrid car batteries and wind turbines, the USTR said. China produces more than 95 percent of rare earth materials, according to the US ... See all stories on this topic »

US challenges China's export restraints on rare earths in WTO Indian Express These materials are key inputs in a multitude of US made-products and manufacturing sectors, including hybrid car batteries, wind turbines, energy-efficient lighting, steel, advanced electronics, automobiles, petroleum, and chemicals. See all stories on this topic »