Driven by rising consumer affluence, government policies limiting cars in big cities and the rapid development of tourism, strong demand for rental cars is attracting investment to the top companies.
Although China's car rental market is dominated by domestic companies, Volkswagen Financial Services AG from Germany has found a way to tap into the booming sector - by focusing on corporate customers first.
With China as one of its top markets, the UK-born lifestyle icon MINI chose Shanghai as the finale of its debut campaign in late November after shows in London and Los Angeles.
Overall vehicle dependability in China declined slightly in 2013, according to a study by industry analyst JD Power.
Chinese automakers should set their eyes on emerging markets other than BRIC countries to find feasible opportunities in their globalization ambitions, said the Boston Consulting Group.
China will play a pivotal role in Volvo Car Corp's global revival plan, said Alain Visser, senior vice-president of the automaker headquartered in Sweden.
When FAW-Volkswagen's new Golf was launched in Guangzhou on Dec 10, it opened "a legendary new chapter of its exploration in the Chinese market", said the company.
A recent survey by French tire maker Michelin found that seven out of 10 drivers surveyed in eight major cities have an adequate performance in the environmental operation of their cars.
The wide use of information technology is offering new solutions to the old challenge of road safety, but digital innovation comes slowly in the auto industry, China Daily reporter Xu Xiao interviewed participants at the 2013 International Automobile Safety Summit Forum on Dec 17 in Beijing.
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