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Qingdao Special

Supporting consumer demand through creative financing

[2011-09-29 06:53]

The rapid growth of China's auto sales and car ownership, thanks to a growing middle class, have helped the country's economy and development a lot.

'Customer first' means a reliable supply chain with genuine parts

[2011-09-29 06:53]

China has the world's largest auto market and has seen unprecedented growth in recent years, with over 100 million vehicles on China's roads in 2011.

Shaping Daimler's China strategy

[2011-09-29 06:53]

Ulrich Walker on five years in China and future plans

Quick Q&A

[2011-09-29 06:53]

What are your hobbies?

The road to emission-free mobility

[2011-09-29 06:53]

With concerns over future supplies of fossil fuels and an increasing awareness of environmental protection, more attention is being placed on new energy technology worldwide.

A valued workforce fundamental to business

[2011-09-29 06:53]

Caring about employees is an important factor in business. Staff retention is a priority, since it is the people who collectively hold the knowledge to support stability and sustainable growth.

Translating Chinese elements into global auto design

[2011-09-29 06:53]

With the rising importance of China's automotive market, industry design trends are increasingly being influenced by the needs of Chinese customers.

Market share for high-quality trucks increasing

[2011-09-29 06:53]

With varying operational requirements for heavy-duty trucks, Chinese businesses are looking to foreign manufacturers to fulfill their demands. As a result, European truck manufacturers have been witnessing significant growth in recent years.

FJDA: A success in localization

[2011-09-29 06:53]

The second largest economy in the world, China has been attracting foreign investment with an overwhelming influx of multinational corporations setting up operations in the past decade, all striving to gain a competitive edge through localization strategies designed to cut costs and improve supply chain, so as to boost sales and, ultimately, profits.

Business success and CSR go hand-in-hand

[2011-09-29 06:53]

Defining the true success of a corporation today goes beyond business growth and product excellence. Increasingly, more companies are recognizing the importance of giving back to the societies where they operate, demonstrating their deep, long-term commitment to the market.

The power of brand marketing

[2011-09-29 06:53]

When the Mercedes-Benz Arena was revealed this year, an undeniable wave of awe rippled through the audience. Such a spectacular event could only happen in China and it reflects the dedication and confidence Mercedes-Benz has in the market.

VW again raises stakes with record investment

[2011-09-26 07:53]

BEIJING - German carmaker Volkswagen Group has again hiked its planned investment in China as it moves to consolidate its leadership in the world's largest auto market.