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DPCA launches “Yuan” Plan to get sales back on track in China
DPCA launches “Yuan” Plan to get sales back on track in China

Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobiles (DPCA), the joint venture between Groupe PSA and Dongfeng Motor Group, on September 4 launched the “Yuan” plan to restructure operations, slash cost and boost annual sales.

Sep. 6 , 2019
Summary of 4 major Japanese automakers’ China August sales, Toyota posts rare downturn
Summary of 4 major Japanese automakers’ China August sales, Toyota posts rare downturn

During the month of August, Toyota faced a rare year-on-year sales downturn in China with its sales driver Corolla hit by a severe decrease. Honda and Nissan still maintained a stable growth.

Sep. 6 , 2019
NIO to issue $200 million worth of convertible notes to its chairman, Tencent
NIO to issue $200 million worth of convertible notes to its chairman, Tencent

Chinese EV startup NIO announced on September 5 it would issue and sell convertible notes in an aggregate principal amount of US$200 million to the investors through a private placement.

Sep. 5 , 2019
Mazda sees China retail sales in August slide 20.74% YoY
Mazda sees China retail sales in August slide 20.74% YoY

Mazda Motor (China) Co., Ltd. reported total August retail sales of 17,729 vehicles, a decrease of 20.74% compared to August 2018. Year-to-date sales through August saw a double-digit decline of 25.25%, with 141,125 vehicles sold in China.

Sep. 5 , 2019
Honda’s Jan.-Aug. deliveries in China jump 18.4% year on year
Honda’s Jan.-Aug. deliveries in China jump 18.4% year on year

Honda posted a year-on-year growth of 5.9% in August deliveries in China, according to the figures offered by the Japanese automaker’s Chinese branch.

Sep. 4 , 2019