Tag: VW

Foreign Auto Firms Under Fire in China

Published on Author Sam Wilson

Earlier today, as part of the annual World Consumer Rights Day campaign, China’s government-controlled television broadcast took aim at foreign carmakers and dealers. The problems they alleged ranged from pricing to quality in the auto-industry market. The main targets were Tata Motors Ltd’s Jaguar Land Rover, Voltswagen, as well as the some dealers. The CCTV… Continue reading Foreign Auto Firms Under Fire in China →

China’s Hypercompetitive Car Market

Published on Author Mike

Today VW claimed sales of 2.35 million units in Jan-Sep. Meanwhile GM’s PR machine releases brand sales monthly. I track these, out of curiousity and because I teach a course on the Chinese economy (in which I use Michael Dunne’s American Wheels as one of 4 books I ask students to read). GM’s 9-month total… Continue reading China’s Hypercompetitive Car Market →