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Kassia St Clair’s The Race to the Future (John Murray, 2023) might just be the perfect read for the China history buff and/or “Petrol Head” in your life, telling the incredible story of the 1907 Peking to Paris car race In 1907, some very, very optimistic Europeans — including an Italian Prince, a French racing driver, and a conman or two – gathered in the French Embassy in Beijing to… …

The convergence of technology, changing consumer behaviours and a commitment to environmental consciousness is redefining the way vehicles are bought, sold and serviced in the world’s largest automotive market, writes Tom Pattinson Over the last few decades, China has become a global automotive giant. This remarkable growth has been paralleled by the development of a solid car dealership model, initially centred around the ‘4S system’ – an acronym for ‘sales,… …

There are promising prospects for UK businesses in China’s car service sector, including in the growing spare parts market, writes Tom Pattinson Over the last few decades, the rise of the middle class, rapid urbanisation, and robust economic growth have all contributed to a surge in car ownership in China. As the world’s largest automotive market, China currently represents nearly one-third of all global car sales. Moreover, the country’s domestic… …

Online platforms and an increasing preference for electric vehicles among younger buyers are transforming China’s second-hand car market, writes Tom Pattinson The global automotive landscape has witnessed dramatic changes over the past few decades, and nowhere is this more evident than in China. The country’s unprecedented economic growth has not only transformed its urban landscape but also revolutionised how its citizens engage with mobility. This transformation has set the stage… …

A newly-published report by Santander and CBBC details the landscape of China’s automotive industry, as well as key opportunities for British brands such as the already successful Jaguar Land Rover and others looking to enter the market China is the world’s top automotive market, with 25.8 million new vehicles sold in 2019 versus 17 million in the United States. Private car ownership in China stood at 207 million in 2019… …