Gasgoo.com (Shanghai) - What exactly do Chinese manufacturers need to see increased interest in own brand vehicles? A revolutionary shift in consumer attitudes may be just what these companies are looking for. According to a recent Gasgoo.com (Chinese) survey, polling 1,848 automotive experts and analysts, most agree that the government would be the most effective force in altering consumer tendencies.
Dec. 20 , 2011Gasgoo.com (Shanghai) - According to figures compiled by Gasgoo.com (Chinese), 12 SUVs managed sales of over 5,000 units. Among them, eight were from foreign JVs, with Dongfeng's Honda CR-V, leading, followed by the Shanghai VW Tiguan, Dongfeng Nissan Qashqai, FAW Toyota RAV4, Guangqi Toyota Highlander, Beijing Hyundai ix35, FAW-VW Audi Q5 and Dongfeng Yueda Kia Sportage-R. The remaining four were Chinese: the Great Wall Haval H-Series, BYD S6, Chery Tiggo and Zotye 5008.
Dec. 20 , 2011Gasgoo.com (Shanghai) - The question on everyone minds this year was how the Chinese automotive market would hold up in the fourth quarter. Now, it looks like that answer has become very clear. Without a doubt, industry growth this year has slowed tremendously from 2010. Earlier this year, analysts from the 21st Century News Group believed that total growth in 2011 would be around 10 percent, which would be in line with those of mature markets. In other words, it was the tremendous growth the industry saw for the last two years that was out of the ordinary.
Nov. 21 , 2011