The long drive into the Middle Kingdom
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Many factors impede sales of automobiles in China. The per capita income falls at about $1,000 annually, yet car sales in developing countries rarely increases significantly until per capita income reaches $6,000. Insurance and other associated costs are also too high.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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The old new thing
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The Multritronic gearbox in the new Audi A4 highlights a trend to combine new technology with old designs for car parts. The idea of a continuously variable transmission system such as that in the Audi A4 dates from 1900.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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A long march
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Issues relating to mass customization in the automobile and other industries are examined in detail. The development of build to order strategies is assessed, and different corporate tactics are examined.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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