On Wednesday, Chinese authorities condemned the city government for failing to resolve the problem of Shanghai pollution. China’s business hub was accused of sluggish efforts to improve the environment and of imposing fines too light to daunt polluters ... ( read original story ...)
Mercedes to reveal next-gen S-Class, new A-Class concept in Shanghai
Mercedes-Benz may have unveiled the Mercedes-AMG GLC63 at the New York Auto Show, but the German automaker made sure to save two other cars for Shanghai. Mercedes-Benz will unveil two new vehicles at the Shanghai Motor Show next week. The first is a ... ( read original story ...)
BMW 5-Series Li shows off elongated looks ahead of Shanghai debut
The BMW 5-Series Li has shown face ahead of its official debut on April 19 at the 2017 Shanghai auto show with a 133-millimeter (5.24-inch) long expansion compared to the standard sedan on sale here. BMW will build the 5-Series Li in collaboration with its ... ( read original story ...)
Foreigners in Shanghai FTZ have easier access to China 'green cards'
According to the social security bureau of Shanghai Pudong New Area, the new policy will take effect in mid-April, and apply to both the applicants and their spouses and minor children. The move was made following 10 rules related to China's entry and exit ... ( read original story ...)
Tesla vs GM, plug-in Jeep concept, fuel-cell Genesis SUV, Mercedes diesels DOA? Today's Car News
Today, Shanghai proves much greener than New York (at least where auto shows are concerned), Trump may not be able to stop carbon-emission reductions, and why Tesla is now roughly equal in value to GM. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Electric-car ... ( read original story ...)
Asia: Markets plunge further despite positive economic news from World Bank
Toshiba (-5.47%) emerged as the index's weakest performer. China: Shanghai Composite- Down by 0.72% to 3,252.350 The Chinese government has lowered its 2017 growth forecast to 6.5%. While some price corrections in the markets are to be expected as a result ... ( read original story ...)
METALS-Shanghai copper hovers near 3-mth low in holiday-thinned trade
SYDNEY, April 14 Shanghai copper edged up on Friday but was still mired ... North to halt its nuclear programme in exchange for Chinese protection. * AFGHANISTAN: News that the U.S. dropped a massive bomb in eastern Afghanistan late on Thursday added ... ( read original story ...)