It seems common sense that being one of the first entrants in a market would lead to success later on. However, that hasn’t seemed to work for French automotive manufacturers in the Chinese market. Guangqi Peugeot, which was established in 1985, was
Oct. 13 , 2016
There are many analysts in the Chinese auto market who doubt the long-staying power of small-size SUVs, pointing to concerns that they lack both the stable handling and large interior space of their bigger brethren. However despite those assertions,
Oct. 11 , 2016
Gasgoo.com (Shanghai) - August has been a surprisingly good month for the Chinese automotive market. Much to many people’s surprise, the sedan segment has actually seen a recovery for the first time in several months. Statistics from the China Pass
Oct. 1 , 2016
Gasgoo.com (Shanghai) - Luxury midsize sedans like the Audi A4L, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Volvo S60L, Cadillac ATS-L and Infiniti Q50L continue to be the dream vehicle for many Chinese consumers. This class of luxury midsize sedans account for 22.07% of all midsizes sold in China. Part of the reason for this high market share is because that these vehicles were sought after even before they were officially introduced to the Chinese market. Their popularity has further increased as their prices have decreased from over 400,000 RMB to just over 260,000 RMB.
Sep. 14 , 2016
Gasgoo.com (Shanghai) - Five of China’s six major automobile manufacturing enterprises, namely Dongfeng Motor, SAIC Group, BAIC Group, FAW Car and GAC Group, have released their fiscal reports for the first half of this year. Only Changan Automobile has yet to release its half year fiscal report.
Sep. 9 , 2016
Gasgoo.com (Shanghai) - Volkswagen’s recent scandals with covering up the extent of emissions coming out of their vehicles have raised different responses across the world. In the US, where VW gave large amounts of compensation to affected owners, the brand’s reputation still suffered, going as far as tarnishing the prestige of German automakers as a whole. By comparison, in China consumers voiced complaints that they were not receiving similar compensation to consumers of other countries. However, VW still continues to lead the Chinese market by a large margin, as the brand dominates a huge share of the Chinese market.
Sep. 6 , 2016