Shanghai F1 boss jailed for graft Jan 4, 2008
He was eventually convicted at a court in Wuhu City, Anhui province, of embezzling funds from Shenhua Football Club to pay for a luxury home. The Sina. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Coaster makes unscheduled New Year stop Jan 3, 2008
The passengers were riding the "Fireball" attraction at the Wuhu Fangte Amusement Park when the roller coaster came to an abrupt halt. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Hour-by-hour forecast Jan 3, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 01/03/08 07:15:48 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 55% Visability: 10 miles (16 km). (Florida Today)
Complete weather forecast Dec 7, 2007
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 12/07/07 07:45:24 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 74% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
China ordains two bishops Dec 5, 2007
Chinese Catholic priest Liu Xinhong, center, is pictured during his consecration as bishop at the Saint Joseph's Cathedral in Wuhu, central China's Anhui Province, last year. At the time, Beijing had approved the elevation of two priests who did not have the Vatican's blessing. (USA Today)
Stretch Of China's Yangtze River Caves In Dec 3, 2007
The landslide happened near the city of Wuhu in Anhui province, which lies roughly 100 km (60 miles) southwest of Nanjing, capital of the relatively prosperous province of Jiangsu on the eastern seaboard. Wuhu lies hundreds of km (miles) downstream from the Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydropower project, which officials have said would help control flooding in downstream areas. (Planet Ark, United States)
Domestic auto startups have long shot at Toyota Nov 4, 2007
The company, based in the eastern city of Wuhu, sold more than 300,000 units last year. A partner of Chrysler and Fiat, Chery is widely seen to have the strongest research and development capability, with the biggest lineup among Chinese carmakers. (Xinhuanet, China)
Anhui Conch Short Sellers Lose Out as China Building Boom Cements Gains Nov 1, 2007
Anhui Conch, based in Wuhu City, Anhui Province, probably will reap the biggest gains because of its dominant market share in southeast China where it operates, he said. Much Stronger. (Bloomberg)
* Chery eyes global auto market Sep 24, 2007
MADE IN CHINA: Chery's home in the city of Wuhu is now a giant industrial park, which hums with the best US, German, and Italian machinery money can buy AFP, WUHU, CHINA Monday, Sep 24, 2007, Page 11 ... Chery's home in the Yangtze river port city of Wuhu is today a massive industrial park, housing not only the company's vast high-tech plants, but major US, European and Japanese auto engineering firms. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Chery Auto says China can combine quality, low price Sep 21, 2007
In a tour this week of Chery's sprawling plant in the eastern Chinese city of Wuhu, a five-hour drive from Shanghai, executives revealed their formula for combining quality and low cost: not scrimping on parts, equipment, and top talent. In the assembly plant and paint shop for the compact A1, which Chrysler plans to roll out in U.S. showrooms in 2009 under its own badge, robots do most of the work. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
* Former head of F1 in China convicted of embezzlement Sep 20, 2007
The report did not say if any sentence had been handed down by the Intermediate People's Court in the city of Wuhu, west of Shanghai. Calls to the court yesterday rang unanswered. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Ex-China F1 circuit boss guilty of embezzlement Sep 19, 2007
Former China F1 circuit boss convicted on embezzlement charges - MSNBC Wire Services - MSNBC.com. Former China F1 circuit boss convicted on embezzlement charges. (MSNBC -- Sports)
WEATHER: Thunderstorms possible Aug 28, 2007
Weather - 7-day Forecast Summaries. Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 08/28/07 09:30:35 EDT. (Florida Today)
Chery's millionth car'just the beginning' Aug 24, 2007
WUHU, China - China's Chery Automobile Co produced its millionth car on Wednesday, becoming the first wholly Chinese auto maker to reach that milestone ... Chery, based in Wuhu, Anhui province, sold 232,785 cars in the first seven months of the year, maintaining its position as the country's seventh-largest auto manufacturer and the fourth-largest sedan producer. (Asia Times Online)
Chery to boost foreign plants Aug 23, 2007
The 1 millionth Chery car rolls off the production line at the company's headquarters yesterday in Wuhu, East China's Anhui Province ... The new partner of Chrysler and Fiat plans to have 14 overseas factories by 2010 to assemble its own-brand cars, it said yesterday at a ceremony to mark its 1 millionth car at its home base in the eastern city of Wuhu ... It now has an annual production capacity of 400,000 units in Wuhu. (Xinhuanet, China)
China's Chery finds a Toronto partner for Iran Aug 14, 2007
Chinese car maker Chery Automobile Co. assembly line in Wuhu, China's Central east province of Anhui. (Nir Elias/Reuters). (Globe and Mail -- Business)
China's Chery to open auto factory in Iran Aug 13, 2007
Chery, based in the eastern city of Wuhu, signed a deal last month with Chrysler Group to make cars for export to the United States and other markets. Last week, Chery and Fiat Group unveiled a deal to produce Fiat and Alfa Romeo models for sale in China. (International Herald Tribune)
Fiat buckles up with Chery Aug 10, 2007
The 50-50 venture, to be located in the eastern city of Wuhu, Chery's home base, will start building and marketing cars under the Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Chery names in 2009, with an annual production of 175,000 units, the Chinese car maker said. But it hasn't revealed how much the two parties will spend on the. (Asia Times Online)
Fiat teams up with Chery in China Aug 8, 2007
The pair are set to start production at a plant in Wuhu, Anhui province in 2009 and expect to turn out around 175,000 Fiat and Alfa Romeo cars a year. No financial details of the agreement were revealed. (BBC News -- Business)
* World Business Quick Take Aug 8, 2007
The company, located in Wuhu in Anhui Province, would produce and distribute Fiat and Alfa Romeo models as well as Chery group vehicles. Production, expected to total 175,000 vehicles a year, is projected to begin in 2009. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Chery, Fiat reach local JV pact Aug 8, 2007
The 50-50 venture, to be located in the eastern city of Wuhu, Chery's home base, will start building and marketing cars under the Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Chery badges in 2009, with an annual production of 175,000 units, the Chinese carmaker said. But it hasn't revealed how much the two parties will spend on the venture and what specific models will be introduced, saying the project still needs government approval. (Xinhuanet, China)
Fiat and Chery announce deal to produce Alfa Romeo and Fiat autos for China Aug 8, 2007
Chery, based in the eastern city of Wuhu, currently sells 10 models under its names and is one of China's largest car exporters. Fiat shares rose 0. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Chery to Supply Engines to Italy's Fiat Aug 6, 2007
Chery, based in the eastern city of Wuhu, signed a deal with Chrysler LLC in July on a low-cost production venture to export cars to the United States. Chrysler CEO Tom LaSorda said the two companies would jointly develop future models. (Forbes)
Mainland auto makers reveal global ambition Jul 16, 2007
Early this month, the 10-year-old Chinese auto company in Wuhu, eastern Anhui Province, inked a deal with Chrysler Group to export the first Chinese-made cars to the United States. Chery announced last week that its exports quadrupled in the first half of the year, with overseas sales likely to top 100,000 vehicles for the whole year. (Xinhuanet, China)
China's Chery sees new growth point in Latin America Jul 14, 2007
The 10-year-old Chinese auto company in Wuhu, eastern Anhui Province, signed a deal with Chrysler Group early in July to launch a production venture that could export the first Chinese-made cars to the United States. Chery proved successful in tapping the Russian market last year, with exports to Russia accounting for nearly half of all its vehicles sold to the international market in the first half of this year, Qin said without elaborating. (Xinhuanet, China)
China car sales rev up Jul 10, 2007
The 10-year-old company, based in Wuhu, capital of Anhui province, is expected to increase its production capacity by 200,000 vehicles to 700,000 this year. Chery, an ambitious flag-bearer of Chinese indigenous brands, became the country's fourth-largest producer of passenger cars in 2006, with sales of 305,200 vehicles, up 62% from the previous year. (Asia Times Online)
Chrysler to help bring China's Chery cars to American showrooms Jul 8, 2007
Essentially a state-owned enterprise with strong backing from local and central government, Chery was created in 1997 to help the economy of Wuhu, a city about 150 miles west of Shanghai ... Keller, noting the tough emissions and safety standards in Western countries, said she doubted that Chinese automakers were "prepared for prime time." She said the only way the partnership will work is if Chrysler plants a large team of engineers in Wuhu and exerts quality control over every part that goes... (Cincinnati Post)
Chrysler, China's Chery sign export deal Jul 5, 2007
The alliance offers 10-year-old Chery Automobile Co., based in the eastern Chinese city of Wuhu, an opportunity to realize its longtime ambition of entering the U.S. market. Chinese automakers already export, mostly low-priced trucks and buses shipped to Africa and other developing markets. (MSNBC -- International)
* Agency stops projects on PRC's filthiest rivers Jul 5, 2007
Projects at industrial parks in Wuhu, Lanzhou, Handan, Puyang and Shenxian County were also suspended by the agency. This story has been viewed 146 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Daily Briefing: AUTOMOTIVE: Chrysler signs deal for China venture Jul 5, 2007
The alliance is with 10-year-old Chery Automobile Co., based in the eastern Chinese city of Wuhu. DEALS: Gibson Guitar acquires company. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Chrysler Signs China Manufacturing Deal Jul 5, 2007
Chery Automobile Co., founded in 1997 and based in the eastern city of Wuhu, is China's biggest and fastest-growing automaker. It reported sales of 270,000 units last year in China, with about 40,000 more exported. (Newsday -- Business)
Chinese autos en route to USA Jul 5, 2007
The alliance offers 10-year-old Chery Automobile, based in the eastern Chinese city of Wuhu, a chance to realize its longtime ambition of entering the U.S. market. Chinese automakers already export vehicles, mostly low-priced trucks and buses, to Africa and other developing markets. (USA Today -- Money)
Chery and Chrysler Group Finalize Cooperative Agreement Jul 4, 2007
Under the agreement, Chery, based in Wuhu, Anhui Province, China and Chrysler, based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA will work together to develop, manufacture and distribute Chery-made small and sub-compact cars in North America, Europe and other major automotive markets under the Chrysler Group brands. "This is a win-win for both of our companies, and I am confident this will be a successful relationship," said Yin. (PR Newswire)
Chrysler to help Chinese carmaker enter North America Jul 4, 2007
Chery's A1 hatchback may be the first model to be sold under the Chrysler brand, the company, based in Wuhu, in Anhui Province, said in March. The 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Ban slapped on polluting cities and industrial parks Jul 4, 2007
The industrial parks are in Wuhu in Anhui, Lanzhou in Gansu, Handan in Hebei, Puyang in Henan and Shenxian County in Shandong. Surveillance by the environmental watchdog from January to April showed that water quality in these places was extremely poor, said Pan. (Xinhuanet, China)
Chery aims to pick offWestern car markets Jun 23, 2007
WUHU, China - The word "cherry" to most of the world invokes images of a round, red fruit ... Chery Automobile Co Ltd, a once-state-owned and now independent car manufacturer headquartered in Wuhu, Anhui. (Asia Times Online)
China says soldier infected with bird flu May 26, 2007
A man works at a poultry farm in Wuhu, east China's Anhui province, May 26, 2007. A Chinese soldier has contracted the H5N1 strain of bird flu, the latest human case in the world's most populous country, the Health Ministry said on Saturday. (Reuters AlertNet)
Guangdong Nuclear agrees to build Anhui plant May 25, 2007
84 billion, the state-run Xinhua agency reported in November, citing the local government in the city of Wuhu. . (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Chery to make large sedans in China May 21, 2007
WUHU CITY, China: Chery Automobile, the largest Chinese automaker with a local brand, said it planned to build large sedans in an effort to shed its image as an assembler of low-priced models and attract a growing number of drivers who can afford bigger cars ... The carmaker must go up-market to "use better materials in interiors, enhance the electronic components and improve our emission standards" to compete with larger vehicles that can be sold at higher prices, Jin said last week in Wuhu... (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Chinese automakers on the rise Apr 18, 2007
Chery, based in Wuhu, a city in eastern China's Anhui province, has led the export push for passenger cars, selling 50,000 units overseas last year. Executives at GM, Toyota Motor Corp., and most other big foreign car companies say China may eventually serve as an export base, but for now their big challenge is meeting local demand. (AZCentral -- Business)
China Cars Face Hurdles to Sell Abroad Apr 18, 2007
Chery, based in Wuhu, a city in eastern China's Anhui province, has led the export push for passenger cars, selling 50,000 units overseas last year. The company assembles vehicles in facilities run with local partners in Iran, Malaysia, Russia, Ukraine, Brazil and Egypt and recently announced it has teamed up with Bognor SA to make bullet-proof sedans in the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo. (Newsday -- Business)
Last empress' doomed efforts to save China Apr 2, 2007
Min writes in a publisher's accompanying interview that "[t]he story of Orchid's heart is what I am telling," citing access to records from Orchid's hometown of Wuhu, and reading Orchid's favorite operas, poems and books in ancient Chinese as part of her exhaustive research to understand Orchid's "human dimension." Somewhere between Min's revisionist creation and history's monster lays the true last empress. Of Min's two-part reclamation, "Empress Orchid" is clearly the stronger half, perhaps in... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Expressway pileups kill 11 in E.China Mar 26, 2007
UPDATED: 09:19, March 26, 2007. Eleven people were killed and 30 others injured on Sunday in six separate accidents caused by heavy fog involving 26 vehicles on the expressway. (People's Daily Online, China)
Clash over club Mar 26, 2007
Right after the lunar New Year holidays, Anhui, to the west of Shanghai and bordering Zhejiang and Jiangsu, hosted a meeting in its Wuhu City on a Greater Yangtze Delta, with government leaders and pundits from its three wealthy neighbours. Participants from Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang all voiced their support for the idea, but clearly they have yet to figure out ways to speed up regional integration, which has long been marred by administrative barriers and local interests. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Investors to press U.S. Congress on global warming Mar 18, 2007
A farmer sprays pesticide at mushrooms, grown in straw and wood and wrapped in plastic, inside a greenhouse in Wuhu, in east China's Anhui province, March 17, 2007. China should prepare its agricultural sector for natural disasters caused by climate change by improving rural insurance, adjusting seed types and developing water-saving irrigation, a senior official said. (AlertNet)
China's Chery Automobile launches venture to build bullet-proof sedans Mar 14, 2007
The joint venture is located in Chery's production base in Wuhu, a city in eastern China's Anhui province. Today in Business. (International Herald Tribune)
FEATURE-Diabetes: a growing problem in newly rich Asia Mar 12, 2007
A farmer ploughs his field on the outskirts of Wuhu, east China's Anhui March 9, 2007. China will lift spending on its restless countryside by 15. (AlertNet)
Li'l Chery from China makes some waves Mar 3, 2007
Chery's initial purpose in 1997 was to help the economy of Wuhu, a city about 150 miles west of Shanghai, but even in those early days, Chery was a rebel ... Under the leadership of Yin Tongyao, a native of Anhui (Wuhu's province) who worked at the Volkswagen joint venture for more than 10 years, Chery became a global player. (Mail Tribune, OR)
DaimlerChrysler Approves Chrysler's Partnership; Magna Comments on Reports Feb 28, 2007
The company, based in Wuhu, Anhui province, and owned by the city government, is the first Chinese automaker to assemble cars abroad. It has production agreements with partners in Iran, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Argentina. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Bids for BoCom shares now open Feb 14, 2007
According to a statement on the exchange's website last week, Wuhu Construction Investment Co Ltd in East China's Anhui Province is seeking corporate bidders for its 17 ... Bidding on the shares, authorized by State-owned asset management authorities in Wuhu, ends in mid-March and buyers need final approval from BoCom. (Xinhuanet, China)
China to license auto exports Jan 2, 2007
In August, the Chinese government designated Changchun, , , Wuhan, , Xiamen, Wuhu and Taizhou as the sites of the country's major auto factories and its major export production base. China-made automobiles are mainly sold to emerging markets such as the Middle East, Latin America and. (People's Daily Online)
Chery's car exports almost triple in 2006 Jan 2, 2007
The company, based in Wuhu, eastern Anhui province, has earlier signed a deal with global auto giant Daimler Chrysler AG's Chrysler Group for the Chinese manufacturer to build small cars in the Chrysler Group brands to be sold worldwide. In October, it signed a memorandum of understanding with Italy's Fiat Auto to supply the latter 100,000 gasoline engines for cars produced both in China and abroad. (Xinhuanet, China)
DaimlerChrysler Chooses China's Chery Automobile for Small-Car Partnership Jan 1, 2007
Chery, based in Wuhu city, is owned by the government of Anhui province and already is China's first auto exporter. Dow Jones reported the accord between Stuttgart Germany-based DaimlerChrysler and Chery earlier today. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Chrysler signs pact with Chery Jan 1, 2007
Chery, based in Wuhu, is owned by the government of Anhui Province and was the first auto exporter in China. . (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
