Interview & Commentary
Faurecia: International Auto parts Leader with Strong Localization in China

On July 15, Jean-Michel Vallin, President of Faurecia China accepted an exclusive interview with Gasgoo.com, regarding Faurecia’s development plans in China, career training for its staff and other issues.

Aug. 4 , 2011
Survey: Views on the Guiyang registration plate lottery

Gasgoo.com (Shanghai) - Declining sales in the Chinese automobile market have caused several manufacturers' returns to constrict. As a result, the effects of any new government policy should be immediately apparent. Earlier this month, the city of Guiyang, Guizhou surprisingly implemented a Beijing-style registration plate lottery, causing a huge stir in the industry. However, the new legislation is receiving a much harsher greeting than its Beijing counterpart, with countless industry figures casting their doubts on the subject. There has even been some accusing the policy being the result of 'lazy government'. Gasgoo.com (Chinese) recently concluded a week-long survey on the topic, with over 1,300 industry experts participating.

Aug. 4 , 2011
Analysis: Car price comparison between China and the rest of the world

Gasgoo.com (Shanghai) - It is accepted as common knowledge that Chinese car prices are on the high side, but what is the truth like? Gasgoo.com (Chinese) has done a survey comparing the manufacturer's suggested retail prices for vehicles in China, the US, Japan and the UK.

Jul. 28 , 2011
Analysis: Sales of joint ventures in the first half of 2011

Gasgoo.com (Shanghai) - According to statistics issued by the China Passenger Car Association and sorted out by Gasgoo.com, the 15 top foreign joint ventures sold a total of 3.96 million vehicles in the first half of 2011. The amount is 11.7 percent higher than sold in the first half of last year. VW headed the list, followed by GM, Nissan, Hyundai, Toyota, Honda, PSA, Kia, Ford, Suzuki, Mazda, BMW, Daimler, Mitsubishi and Lotus.

Jul. 21 , 2011