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Expansion Spells Difficulties for SAIC Group
The difficulties confronting SAIC Group in the SsangYong Motor deal suggest that, to expand into international markets, it is better to focus on improving self-owned brands than to resort to mergers & acquisitions.
Can China Provide Shelter from the Storm for the World’s Auto Giants?
Such an expectation is not reasonable, either in the context of China’s market size or the performance of its domestic carmakers.
Opportunities in the Economic Crisis
Aspiring Chinese enterprises may be able to seize opportunities that emerge from the economic crisis and elevate their position in global value chains, provided that the European and North American markets don’t suffer for too long.
The Technology Business in 2009
The history of commercial technology shows that innovation and the wide application of technology are not only driven by scientific advances, but also by business and market forces.
Honda Navigates in Low Gear
Amid increasing competition in China’s auto market, Guangzhou Honda is using flexible, lean production to maintain a steady ride.
A Bumpy Ride for an Auto Financing Dream
China’s auto credit industry is no place for an idealist.
Dark Days for Chery
Too much of the same thing could deal a fatal blow to China’s automobile industry.
The Hatchback War
As market segments categorized by income, age and gender gradually evolve into more complicated market layers, a positioning competition will soon start the domestic automobile market.
Chinese Car Rentals Go into High-Gear
Investing in IT systems has helped He Weijun achieve his vision.
The Cost of Car Counterfeiting
Like many other industries, the auto industry has leaders and followers. But China’s long-term imitation-oriented business model is starting to show some serious side-effects.
The Race to Drive China’s Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology
Alternative fuel vehicles are sparking new competition for technologies, standards, and government policies-but the future road for China’s auto industry remains foggy.
Telematics on Trial
GM and Toyota need to consider numerous factors when launching intelligent communication vehicle services in China.
Eight Episodes in 2007
Among eight significant episodes of 2007, six were related to the stock market. Securities, and especially stock, fully deserves recognition as the most eye-catching industry of 2007.
Selling Cars Online: What it Can and Can’t Do
The Internet is a great place for information, but not for test drives.
Big Test for Local Automakers
When local carmakers lose their price advantage, a big test for them just begins.
