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I just came back from China (in fact that's the reason why I'm awake so early in the morning) and I find the article fairly accurate. By far, my counts reveals that Beijing had more Audis, VWs, and Hyundais (by far the most I saw) in Beijing. In Chongqing, more Buicks, Chevys, and Suzukis (the city has a contract with the company to build low cost, clean energy cars for taxi cabs). Shanghai has considerably less Audis but a more variety of cars. In fact, I saw my first M3 in China there.
From what I've heard from tour guides, Audi, VW, Mercedes Benz, GM (Buick and Chevy), and Suzuki have factories in China. Korean and Japanese car companies are only a short boat ride across the East China Sea. It's easy to see why China has such a big car market. However, I learned the last emperor of China wasn't interested in cars because it forced the emperor to sit behind the driver, which was not cool by the emperors. It's because of this that the Chinese car companies are behind foreign car companies. Kinda a silly reason to me. Anyway, that's my two bits on Chinese Automotive industry. |
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Its interesting that car brands are perceived in such different ways in different countries. In the UK I defiantly think the opinions have changed over the last 10/15 years, back then a mercedes was seen at a higher status over a bmw, i dont think thats the case anymore, they just fit into a different market sector. Audi is seen as a quality brand but doesnt have the same kudos as a merc or a bmw. Anything with an american badge is looked upon as kind of cheap and nasty, unless its a classic of course (pre 70,s), nobody wants to buy a used Chrysler or dodge here unless its mega cheap, and i suspect most of their new sales go to the fleet market.
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12-06-2011, 06:29 AM | #25 |
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if you see a car flying down the Turnpike at 100mph weaving in and out of traffic is 80% BMW.
i mean BMWs are THAT good that brings out the confidence in many drivers but c'mon..
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12-06-2011, 06:48 AM | #26 |
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haha, i often do that on pa turnpike!
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12-06-2011, 07:15 AM | #27 |
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12-06-2011, 07:53 AM | #28 |
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What? Since when? I'm originally from India and have never heard that. Any car there could be feared as the ultimate killing machine if the driver is driving drunk. I don't agree that BMW has that stereotype there.
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12-06-2011, 08:25 AM | #31 |
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Hahaha shit got real in this thread. Easy does it, Chinese people.
The most stunning thing in the article to me was that Buick does 300% (!!) of their American sales volume in China. That is nuts. |
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12-06-2011, 08:44 AM | #32 |
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Next Einstein will be chinese.. OK maybe not.
No wonder I got an evil, shocked, fearful, hateful look from a young, (presumably) mainland tourist, who was carrying a LV/Prade/Gucci bag when i was stopped on Canton Rd. (a shopping area for tourists). Like I just ran over his newborn or something, geez. Gives new meaning to the 'murdered out' look |
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12-06-2011, 08:47 AM | #33 |
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If Buick is one of the most sought-after rides in China, then there's gotta be something seriously quirky in that culture's preferences (although it helps to have an emperor riding around in one). Hopefully some lucky customers get a BMW at a low incentive price.
Oh well, ridiculous fads and stereotypes exist everywhere. Even in this thread, judging by the responses.
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China is still a bit young to be "innovative"(yeah, sounds weird, I know). Their creative juices have yet to flow. I think within the next 10-15 or so years, we will see a change as communism loosens its grip. Right now, their economy consists of mostly "reproduction" capabilities. They cannot keep going the way they do without a middle class. Lets face it, a communist based country doesn't exactly breed innovation, but I digress. |
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12-06-2011, 09:31 AM | #37 |
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i agree atleast in america the majority of people who drive BMWs shouldnt, poeple should be screened to be able to drive BMWs. Most of them are arrogant yuppie assholes or the stupid wife of the yuppie assholes, its a real shame. But because people cant drive, BMW shouldnt be hurt or thrashed for this. blame the people not the car. i really feel bad for BMW and all other car makers whos image are hurt by stupid drivers.
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(still mind blown about all the Audi's in China, when I was there last summer every other car was an Audi on the streets, couldn't believe it and was truly fascinating. And in parking lots? Looked like a parking lot of a dealership; shit load of A6's.) |
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12-06-2011, 10:07 AM | #39 |
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just want to clarify my above statement, i dont mean to insult anyone, anyone in this forum obviousely has a passion for BMW and cars in general. Its directed to all the other people that give car makers and really good drivers a bad name.
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I think it really depends on which region of china you're in. Of course when your in Beijing, luxury cars you see are probably driven by a govt official or their children. When you're in SH, you'll probably see more business man driving luxury cars. The stereotype about Buick is interesting tho.
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