Articles about China

Getting in and out of a car is important. But there are many ways of doing so

China is massive. More than 1.4 billion people live there. These people need to get around, and thus, China's car industry is also quite massive.Last month, for example, China shifted over 2.5 million cars, according to the China

Good riddance

The Chinese courts might have taken their sweet time, but they've finally decided: 'Landwind' is copying Land Rover, and it's about time the practice comes to a halt.According to the decision issued by the Beijing Chaoyang District Court, Jiangling

When your market can demand its own variant

The Shanghai motor show is traditionally awash with long-wheelbase versions of sedan cars for the Chinese market, and this year is no different. For those that can't afford a full-fat Mercedes-AMG sedan there's the new stretched A35,

This or the HR-V?

Certain parts of China leave much to be desired when it comes to, well, what your lungs take in.Air pollution is a serious problem over at the People's Republic, so much so that there's an entire website dedicated to

Well, are they?

There's a growing trend within the Philippine automotive industry that you might have noticed: Major brands injecting new life into their local lineups using more affordable Chinese-made cars.Volkswagen Philippines spearheaded the movement when it replaced its entire Philippine stable

Not a good look

Chinese-made cars have come a long way. For proof, you needn't look further than right here in the Philippines, where the vehicles manufactured in the People's Republic have entrenched themselves in the lineups of major industry players like Hyundai,

A strategic move for the Germans

The times are a-changin'.Remember the Volkswagen Jetta? It's been a while since Volkswagen Philippines discontinued its local availability when the company revamped its lineup in 2018, but you still see a fair number of these cars plying Manila's

Are Chinese-made cars finally improving?

We can't believe we're saying this, but it might be about time to start taking Chinese car manufacturers a little more seriously. Maybe it'll do the industry some good to ease up on the made-in-China jokes a

A behind-the-scenes look in Shanghai

October 2018 saw the MG brand switch distributorship to the same guys handling Chevrolet. TCCCI, or The Covenant Car Company Inc., is now the official distributor for the British marque. Hot on the heels of this ownership change, TCCCI quickly arranged a

Some customers don't like it

Do you love the fresh, distinct smell of a brand-new car? Well, it turns out not everyone shares that joy. A report by Quartz explains that Ford has actually worked on a method to get rid of it.As the story

For the Chinese market

Ford has launched an all-new midsize SUV dubbed the 'Territory' in China, and the American carmaker believes new buyers in emerging cities will be eager to grab it.Developed together with the Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC), the Territory comes available with

Looking good

Like the new Mercedes-Maybach SUV but wish it was a bit less bulky? The new Mercedes A-Class--boasting an extraordinarily similar body shape--is here to end your woes.For now, it's only for China, where the traditional sedan

Because it's a strange world

What the hell is this?This, in case in wasn't already patently obvious, is not your average BMW Z4. It is, and there's no way around it, a brick sculpture of a moderately interesting German sports car.Why?Why bricks?

Mark your calendars

In case you missed it, Nissan finally confirmed last month that the Terra was indeed a real thing, and that it would be making its debut in the Chinese market. Well, more details have surfaced, as well as a handful of new

The acquisitions continue

China's grip on the global auto industry just got a little bit firmer, as Hangzhou-based car manufacturer Geely recently acquired a 9.7% stake worth $9 billion (P469.72 billion) in Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler AG.Zhejiang Geely Holding

A hodge-podge of luxury car brands

If there's one word that can best describe Shanghai, it's cosmopolitan. Aside from being China's financial hub, it's a municipality that represents a seamless blend of eastern and western cultures. Think Crazy Rich Asians except set in Shanghai

We visit the Maxxis proving ground in China

In the industry, it's nothing new when carmakers boast about having facilities and R&D centers all over the globe. How else will they convince consumers about their top-class production? Sure, they're pretty hush hush about specifics, company trades

Meet the Pagani Huayra Dinastia

Upon entering Beijing's Forbidden City during a visit to China, Pagani boss Horacio's eyes fell upon the 'Nine Dragons Wall'. So enamored was he by the dragon body shape that he saw, he returned back to Italy and got to

A novel transport idea

If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here. A new transport innovation is about to change the global commuting game forever. The city of Qinhuangdao in Hebei, China, may have just witnessed

Watch 5 entertaining videos

If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here.Red Hot Chili Peppers on Carpool Karaoke. Here is the craziest edition of James Corden's viral video series yet. Did we really expect