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China targets foreign auto sector with Mercedes probe

A Mercedes symbol is pictured in front of the Mercedes-Benz's Shanghai office on August 5, 2014
By Bill Savadove

China’s probes into foreign firms spread to the auto sector Tuesday as German car giant Daimler said it was assisting authorities after reports anti-monopoly investigators raided an office of its Mercedes-Benz unit.

VW Group sales rise 4% in June on Europe, China

Christian Klingler - VW Group sales rise 4% in June on Europe, China

Volkswagen Group deliveries rose 4 percent to 859,400 in June as renewed demand in Europe and strong sales in China helped offset declines in the United States and South America.

VW Outsells GM in China to Remain on Track for Repeat Sales Win

martin_winterkorn - VW Outsells GM in China to Remain on Track for Repeat Sales Win

Volkswagen outsold General MotorsĀ  in China in the first half of the year, keeping it on track to extend its reign as the best-selling foreign car company in the world’s biggest vehicle market.

China to eliminate electric vehicle purchase tax

A model poses by an i3, a BMW electric car, on display at the Beijing Automotive Exhibition on April 20, 2014
China will exempt electric cars and other types of “new energy” vehicles from purchase tax, the government said, as it seeks to reduce pollution and conserve resources.

Bentley first-half sales rise 23% on China, Middle East demand

Bentley first-half sales rise 23% on China, Middle East demand

Bentley Motors increased six-month vehicle sales by almost a quarter on demand from China and the Middle East, keeping the brand on track for another record year.