Interview & Commentary
Analysis: Geely’s performance in the Chinese auto market
Analysis: Geely’s performance in the Chinese auto market

Geely has often been praised as being one of the most promising domestic own brand automotive manufacturers in the country. A good deal of this praise is due to the success of its Emgrand EC7. Unlike other brands like BYD, Geely has been able to post

Oct. 20 , 2016
Analysis: Peugeot in the Chinese auto market
Analysis: Peugeot in the Chinese auto market

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
Analysis: The popularity of small SUVs in the Chinese auto market
Analysis: The popularity of small SUVs in the Chinese auto market

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
Summary: Great Wall’s sales performance in August 2016
Summary: Great Wall’s sales performance in August 2016

Gasgoo.com (Shanghai) - According to Great Wall’s most recent fiscal report, the Hebei-based manufacturer sold a total of 73,079 vehicles in August, representing year-on-year growth of 25.41%. The majority of Great Wall’s sales came from its SUV models: SUV sales totaled 63,983 units, representing year-on-year growth of 29.92%. A total of 592,307 Great Wall vehicles have been sold over the first eight months of the year, up 13.67% year-on-year.

Sep. 17 , 2016
Summary: Luxury midsize sedans in China
Summary: Luxury midsize sedans in China

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
Analysis: 2016 H1 fiscal performances of major Chinese automotive enterprises
Analysis: 2016 H1 fiscal performances of major Chinese automotive enterprises

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