Market & Industry
Beijing Auto in talks to buy Lifan: report

Chinese automaker Beijing Automotive Industry Co is in talks to acquire Chongqing Lifan Automobile Co, Lifan Group's auto making subsidiary, the Economic Observer reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the deal.

May 5 , 2009
Chrysler has "business as usual" in China

Chrysler's international subsidiaries are not part of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and its business in China is, and will be, going on as usual, xinhuanet.com reported today.

May 4 , 2009
Fiat may buy GM's China operations beyond Opel

Italian automaker Fiat Group SpA may seek to buy GM's operations in China and Russia besides its Germany-based Opel, the Bloomberg reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

May 4 , 2009