Chinese auto sales to Europe stand at 745 vehicles
If you were looking at the title and thinking, “Surely that must be 700,450 vehicles, or even 7450 vehicles!” then you are completely wrong. The total number is set at just 745 vehicles, which will no doubt keep European manufacturers safe for a year or two until the Chinese get their rears in gear and start mass exporting to the EU:
From China Knowledge:
Statistics recently released by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association show that China exported only 745 automobiles to the EU in the period from January to September.
The exported cars were manufactured by five companies that included Brilliance Auto, Great Wall Motor Co Ltd and Chongqing Changan Automobile Co Ltd. Great Wall Motor alone exported 675 vehicles.
Compared to other markets, such as South America and Africa, Europe has very strict import rules. In order to export more cars, domestic auto makers are making great efforts to reach out to Russia and East Europe. If China wants to sell more cars to the EU, the quality of the cars should be improved, said Bernd Gottschalk, former chairman of the German branch of the European Automotive Manufacturers Association.
Despite the decrease in auto exports, China’s auto industry does not lose heart and continues to expand. After the foundation of a factory in Mexico, Chongqing Changan Auto is planning to set up a new factory in Turkey. Many other Chinese auto companies are also intending to build in Turkey. Because Turkey is close to the EU and to countries in West Asia, and cars produced in Turkey can be transported easily and cheaply to target markets, thus benefiting the Chinese auto industry.
So why is Italy such a hot little market for Chinese cars, do the Italians have different rules to the rest of the EU, or do they just have low expectations for their motoring needs?
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well, here’s what I would judge a Chinese car on: reliability and performance
Reliability: Obviously if u copy the best yours will look and feel allright. That’s that. But in the long run, how long will it take before something starts to go wrong AND how well will the 4S staff be prepared? How well will they treat you?will it be fixable for a long term or will it be a recurrent design flaw? In the end, will it be worth dealing with all this annoyance against paying simply more for a better more reliable car and earning peace of mind?
Performance: buying a Chinese engine? Gulp…. Why would I take that risk? Who in their right mind would?
Case closed
there are reliable Chinese cars why are u even talking have u been in one? have u driven one? at least they are better n more reliable than American cars.
Exactly. The Chery A3 has a 5 star crash test rating, and passed numerous tests before going on the market. Including a non-stop continuous 100,000 km test without any problems. All three vehicles passed the test driving through desert, roads, and mountains for a total of over 100,000 kms without stopping.
Reliability and PERFORMANCE. The A3 is far from a decent driving car even if it does last. Yes I have driven it but not 100,000 km. That would kill me.