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BMW’s Chinese Art Car On The Way?
BMW’s cultural promotions in China have included three China Culture Journey art exhibitions and the compilation of a list of the 100 most important figures in Chinese contemporary art. Soon, however, they could include the first-ever Art Car by a Chinese artist.
Read Full Story »Hedging Their Bets: What China’s Millionaires Are Buying
It’s no surprise that companies are bending over backwards to find out what drives the estimated 825,000 people worth over 10 million RMB (US$1.46 million) and 51,000 individuals worth over 100 million RMB (US$14.64) to make purchases.
Read Full Story »Audi Sales In China May Surpass Germany Within Year
For Audi, perhaps more than any individual manufacturer, the China market has been more than just an opportunity, it’s been a goldmine.
Read Full Story »Chinese Automaker Takes Center Stage At Geneva Auto Show
BYD has been in the news quite a bit lately, with its CEO Wang Chuanfu becoming the richest person in China last year and the company announcing plans to link up with Daimler to set up a new electric vehicle brand and R&D center in China.
Read Full Story »Cadillac Looks East As Rivals Cash In On China Demand
Compared to the market share enjoyed by European rivals Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz in China, Cadillac still faces something of an uphill struggle.
Read Full Story »Audi Sales In China Leave BMW, Mercedes In The Dust
Anyone who has spent a decent amount of time in China will tell you that, among luxury vehicles, the black, four-door Audi has reigned supreme for years.
Read Full Story »BMW Commissions Jeff Koons For 2010 Art Car: Will A Chinese Artist Be Next?
This week, BMW announced that this year’s “art car” will be designed by top American conceptual artist Jeff Koons. With only one Asian artist included in this program since 1975, BMW’s unprecedented popularity in China, and the rising status of Chinese contemporary artists in the last 30 years, it’s time for a Chinese artist to be included in this program.
Read Full Story »Huatai B11: China’s First “True” Premium Luxury Car?
One of the problems that has traditionally beset domestic Chinese auto manufacturers is a perception of low quality and low price among Chinese car buyers. Huatai, with its B11 sedan, is looking to change this.
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