The long drive into the Middle Kingdom

Article Abstract:

Many factors impede sales of automobiles in China. The per capita income falls at about $1,000 annually, yet car sales in developing countries rarely increases significantly until per capita income reaches $6,000. Insurance and other associated costs are also too high.

China, International trade

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The old new thing

Article Abstract:

The Multritronic gearbox in the new Audi A4 highlights a trend to combine new technology with old designs for car parts. The idea of a continuously variable transmission system such as that in the Audi A4 dates from 1900.

Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing, Speed changers, drives, and gears, Speed Changers, Drives & Gears, Innovations, Automobile transmissions, Transmissions (Mechanical), Gearing, Gears, Mechanical drives, Audi A4 (Automobile)

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A long march

Article Abstract:

Issues relating to mass customization in the automobile and other industries are examined in detail. The development of build to order strategies is assessed, and different corporate tactics are examined.

Production management

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