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Auto Industry Enters Winter in Shanghai Dear Mr. Wang, Reasons for sales declines at dealer outlets can be various in Shanghai. Not only are prices for cars higher in Shanghai compared to 'in the province', also more and more people choose to buy their car in other cities in combination with a local license plate (which holds limitations for Shanghai but is much much cheaper). Also, corporate (lease) sales are increasing rapidly, as well as car imports and the second hand market is, since private car ownership has now been legal for 7 years, growing rapidly as well. JDPA market reports show that dealerships in China in general and after service (income) in particular are not of the highest quality. Manufacturers struggle with margins on the cars themselves and can not compensate those with -normally- lucrative after-service income. A lot of training and maturing is needed in the Automotive Retail Industry in China, that is for sure..an interesting field to keep in check! |
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Rent an Apartment in Shanghai Hi All, Just got a new job in Shanghai, now I need a new home with the folowing demands: - Fully Furnished - 2 bedrooms - min. 70sq.m. - preferably on a high-rise floor (view) - light interiour (many windows) - available at least one year - max. 10 min. walk from subway - area not so important - price max. Rmb4000 - available a.s.a.p, max. 1st October. Please send me an email WITH pictures, don't send without ;-) tijsvanvelthoven@gmail.com |