Market Driven.

By Mark Andrews

South China Morning Post.
23/04/2011

The Shanghai Auto Show reflects the mixed fortunes of the mainland car industry, writes Mark Andrews

When it comes to Chinese producers, this year’s Shanghai Auto Show clearly separates the men from the boys. Unlike previous years, the show – which opened to the public on Thursday – has largely ignored the plethora of smaller Chinese producers.

With China now the world’s largest car market, the Shanghai show, held on alternate years with Beijing, is becoming one of the most important on the global circuit. While the world launches of the Audi Q3 and Chevrolet Malibu at the show grabbed the headlines, a more important battle is taking place amongst the Chinese producers.

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Mark Andrews has written about everything from Japanese houses to heli hikes on New Zealand glaciers, test drives of Chinese cars to bar and restaurant reviews. He currently specialises in travel articles and reviews of Chinese cars plus articles about the Chinese auto industry.

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