AUTOMOTIVE INTELLIGENCE FOR PROFESSIONALS

China AutoBook 2019 PREVIEW

China AutoBook 2019 WELCOME!

China is the world’s largest automobile market, Outsourcing, localization and business both in terms of production and consumption. development In 2018, the country produced and sold approximately 27 million passenger cars, MPVs The information was compiled from research of automotive and SUVs driven by increasing urbanization and companies, organizations, industrial estates with the support of the associated rise in demand in the Tier 3 and business associates and is intended to support: Tier 4 cities. 1) Business Development - managers who look for potential China’s global share on new vehicle production customers and sales opportunities in China. has also been increasing year after year from 2) Outsourcing – local and international purchasing managers, who 3.5% in 2000 to more than 35% are looking to source automotive components from China. in 2018. 3) Localization – managers desiring to expand their market and The government backed China Association of Automobile set up a footprint in China for distribution or local production. Manufacturers (CAAM) is optimistic about future growth, especially in the secor of electric vehicles, where China strives to become a leader - not only in consumption, but also in design and manufacturing. Focus on contacts To make your work easier, we have included QuickLinks to access The key driver of sales was the reduction in value-added tax web sites, Google Maps locations and social media sites of the (introduced in October 2015) on purchases of new cars with engines featured companies and their representatives: of up to 1.6 liters. In 2015 and 2016, VAT was levied at 5 percent instead of the normal 10 percent. The tax break was continued in 2017, but with a smaller reduction (7.5 percent). I am sure this book will give you lots of information and enable you to China represents a massive opportunity for the auto industry and if do more business in China. you want to learn more about it, then this e-book is the perfect place to start. Bangkok, January 2019

Ulrich Kaiser Publisher

ii Chapter 1 Introduction

Photo: Beiqi Section 1 Introduction

AT A GLANCE 2017 experienced a general shift between the passenger car segments in the People’s Republic of China. With growth of a good 13%, SUV sales showed above- 1. The auto industry is highly protected by average expansion and totaled 10.3 million units, accounting for 42%of the entire the government through forced JV market. In contrast there were losses in the sales of basic cars (-2% to 11.8 million structures for OEM car makers. units) and of MPVs (-17% to 2.1 million units). Domestic production accounts for 2. The preferred segments are sports utility more than 90% of the total motor vehicle market share. vehicle (SUVs), multipurpose vehicles China is the world’s largest passenger car market, and also leads in registrations of (MPVs) and small engine cars due to electric cars and plug-in hybrids. In 2017, 581,300 EVs were sold in China, 72 % more government policies. than in 2016. The share of the overall market going to electric cars increased from 1.4% in 2016 to 2.4%. 3. Domestic brands are gaining more popularity. In 2017, the Chinese Government set a quota for EVs, which obligates manufacturers to produce e-cars or 4. A large part of the industry still relies plug-in hybrids. From 2019 onwards, OEMs heavily on the import of technologies and will have to meet certain minimum targets know-how. for the proportion of alternative powertrains in production and 5. Low vehicle penetration rate of about sales. 140 vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants versus 910 per 1,000 in the United States. This will be controlled through a complex system of points. Any manufacturer not satisfying the requirements will have to buy points from other manufacturer or else face fines.

Page 4 Chapter 2 Statistics 6 Chapter 3 OEM Section 1 Audi

AT A GLANCE Audi in China consists of two companies in three locations: Audi China in Beijing; FAW-Volkswagen (FAW-VW) in Changchun 1. AUDI AG is now represented in China by a (production and Audi sales division); and FAW-VW Foshan plant joint venture and a fully owned subsidiary. (production started in 2013).

2. The new plant in Foshan and the History of Audi in China expansion of the Changchun plant increased Audi’s annual production The foundation for the presence of the AUDI AG in China was laid in 1988. After capacity in China to 700,000 vehicles negotiations lasting one year, the first joint venture agreement was signed with Chinese First Automobile Works (FAW), based in the province of Jijin in Northeast China. This was followed by another important milestone. In 1995 – the inclusion in the FAW- Volkswagen joint venture, which is now the China FAW Group Corporation (FAW), established in 1991. AUDI AG has a 10% share in the joint venture. Audi (China) Enterprise Management 3-6 floor, (Designer Building), Block B6, No.797 Inside Zhengdong Group Yard, Chaoyang, Beijing, 100015 Tel: +86 10 6531 5008

Carlo Dall’Angelo Purchasing Manager

Reinhold Mueller Manager

Kai Klostermann Director Audi Tooling

Carlo Dall'Angelo Supply Chain Manager

Page 8 Audi China Production Coordination Asia Audi China teams develop tooling suppliers in Asia, support the global AUDI AG logistics network, and Audi China was established in Beijing in 2009, as a fully owned offer production ramp-up and planning services for China and subsidiary of AUDI AG. The company coordinates business additional Asian locations. This includes the evaluation of production cooperation between AUDI AG, the FAW Group, and Joint-Venture scenarios as well as the implementation of new products at current FAW-Volkswagen. In addition, Audi China supports global activities of production facilities. The engineers work in close cooperation with AUDI AG, especially in Asia. Joint-Venture FAW-Volkswagen and the global production teams of AUDI AG is now represented in China by a joint venture and a fully AUDI AG. owned subsidiary. Together with joint venture partners Volkswagen Production and the Chinese company, First Automotive Works (FAW), Audi produces in Changchun the Audi A4 L, Audi A6 L, Audi Q3, and Audi The production of automobiles by the joint venture in Changchun Q5 models. The Audi A3 Sportback and the Audi A3 Saloon have been includes the four major areas of car manufacturing: press shop, body being manufactured in Foshan since 2014. The A6 L and Audi A4 L shop, paint shop and assembly. Audi’s annual production capacity at have an extended wheelbase and were developed especially for FAW-Volkswagen in Changchun has been expanded in recent years to China. 450,000 automobiles. At present, the plant produces the models Audi A4 L, Audi A6 L, Audi Q3 and Audi Q5. Production at the joint venture Audi China has about 600 employees. Their tasks include product meets the standards set by AUDI AG for all of the company’s global management, market research, support for the sales network, train- plants. Audi had already brought ultra-modern automotive and the-trainer programs, and trend-scouting. The brand marketing team manufacturing technology such as laser welding and hot-wax flooding organizes brand and driving events and operates Audi City, the first to China in the late 1990s. And in 2012, the brand with the Four Rings digital showroom of Audi in Asia. They expect to open about 500 was the first car manufacturer to integrate lightweight components in dealerships in China by 2017. local production with the new Audi A6 L. The new plant in Foshan and the expansion of the Changchun plant is The FAW-Volkswagen plant completed in Foshan in southern China expected to increase Audi’s annual production capacity in China to produces the Audi A3 Sportback and the Audi A3 Sedan. It is the first 700,000 vehicles. Audi is the most fuel efficient premium vehicle in plant in China in which models are built on the basis of the new MQB China. Audi in 2012 over-met its weight-based Chinese fuel platform. The Audi facility in Foshan can be ramped up to a capacity consumption regulations by a larger margin than any other premium of between 150,000 and 200,000 automobiles per annum. brand. In 2013, Audi achieved a 20% reduction in the average fuel consumption of its locally built models. The flexible plant structure allows ongoing gradual capacity expansion. Depending on the market, Audi will be able to expand its With the market introduction of the Audi Q3 and the Audi Q5, Audi is total production capacity in China (Changchun and Foshan) to the first manufacturer to equip every locally built model in China with 700,000 automobiles per annum by 2018. efficient start/stop technology and a brake energy recovery (recuperation) system.

Page 9 Audi R&D Beijing Saad Metz Executive Vice President R&D The Audi R&D Center Asia opened in Beijing in early 2013, and is part of the technical development department of AUDI AG. The research Jian Jiang and development teams in Beijing are working on regional product Powertrain Management customization and product testing, closely related to customers in Asia. Furthermore, the R&D teams ensure the integration of innovations and trends from Asia into AUDI AG’s future global products.

Currrent/recent models: Volkswagen produces the models Audi A6 L, Audi A4 L, Audi Q5 and Audi Q3 in Changchun in northern China. The joint venture plant in Foshan in the south of China produces the Audi A3 Sportback and the Audi A3 Sedan.

Review of 2018 The Sino-German auto joint venture FAW-Volkswagen Automotive plans to roll out 16 new Audi models in China this year as sales of Audi vehicles in China hit a new high in 2017, the company announced Friday. A record 595,288 Audi vehicles were sold in China last year, up 1.1 percent year-on-year. Among them, 545,000 were domestically made, while 50,288 were imported. Seeing the huge potential of the luxury car market in China, Audi plans to launch 16 new models, including the AI-embedded A8L and the new generation Q5L, in China this year. Its upcoming full size-SUV, the Q8, will make its world debut in China this year. Jing Qingchun, executive vice-general manager of the company's Audi sales division, said Audi would consider the needs of Chinese customers in its research and development.

Page 10 Section 2 Chinese OEMs

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Page 11 Chapter 4 Chinese Tier 1 Section 1 SAIC Fiat Powertrain Hongyan

AT A GLANCE SAIC Fiat Powertrain Hongyan (SFH) is a joint venture founded in 2007 by Saic-Iveco Commercial Vehicle 1. Founded in 2007 and is based in Investing Co., Ltd., Fiat Powertrain Technologies (FPT), and Chongqing. Chongqing Heavy-Duty Vehicle Group (CHVG). 2. One of the largest diesel engine SFH is located in the Huang Mao Ping economic development district in Chongqing manufactures in China municipality, which has advanced vehicle and components industries. The new SFH factory is around 270,000 square meters and began production in October 2008. This 3. Annual production volume of 200,000 factory is planned to include highly automated product assembly lines and engines/components, 100,000 of which manufacturing lines with superior logistics and component supply systems. are for export. In addition to advanced power technologies introduced by SFH from FPT, the company expects to reach an annual throughput of 200,000 diesel engine assemblies, of which 100,000 are designated for export. SFH has introduced advanced power technologies from FPT. Additionally, SFH is implementing an integrated Q&EHS system, and has successfully obtained the ISO14001:2004, OHSAS18001:2007 and the ISO/ TS16949:2009 certificates. SFH currently provides three series of products, SAIC Fiat Powertrain Hongyan which are CURSOR, NEF and F1. Each series B07 Block, Huangmaoping, Chongqing North New Zone, 401122 covers displacement ranging from 2.3L to 12.9L, Tel: +86 23 6321 2888 maximum power ranges from 71kw with 96HP to 353kw with 480HP, and maximum torque ranges Federico Bullo from 240Nm to 2200Nm, all of which will satisfy CEO the substantial power requirement of commercial vehicles with heavy, medium, and light sizes, Junwei Zhou construction equipment, marines, and power Senior Program Management Manager generators.

Xuening Gao Quality Director

Page 13 Section 2 Chinese Tier 1 Suppliers

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Page 14 Chapter 5 European Tier 1 Section 1 Benteler

AT A GLANCE Benteler Automotive provides development, production and services worldwide. Currently the company is owned by the 1. Leader in Automotive, Steel and fourth generation of its founding family. Distribution They are a full-service supplier for practically all large vehicle manufacturers, offering 2. German owned automotive parts customized solutions for a broad range of products in the safety, environmental, and manufacturer efficiency sectors. Integrated lightweight construction is the main focus of their diverse activities. The Structures, Chassis, Modules, and Engine and Exhaust Systems Product Groups and BENTELER Mechanical Engineering, make them one of the leading providers Shanghai BENTELER Huizhong Automotive worldwide. Beyond these spheres of competence, the joint venture BENTELER-SGL Company Ltd. develops, produces, and markets components based on carbon fiber-reinforced Shanghai: Plant (JV) compound materials (CFRP) for the automotive industry. No.251 Wen Shui Road 200072 Shanghai Within its Automotive sector it employs about 20,850 employees worldwide in 20 Tel: +86 2156 0377 71 development and sales offices and has 70 factories in 29 countries, BENTELER Automotive develops and produces ready-to-install modules, components, and parts for Joyce Fang body, chassis, and engine. CFO

Yew-Hee Koh Exec Vice President Asia Pacific

Thomas Bunke Vice President Operation Asia Pacific

Nick Borislavski General Manager

Bobby li Purchasing Director

Page 16 Below are all BENTELER Automotive locations in China. BENTELER Automotive (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Click here for a list of all global Benteler locations. (WOFE plant) No.1688 HuaLong Road ,Qing Pu District BENTELER Automotive (Changshu) Co., Ltd. 201708 Shanghai Changshu: Plant Tel: +86 2139 7610 88 No.3 Dongzhou Road, Economic and technology zone 215513 Changshu, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province BENTELER Automotive (Fuzhou) Co., Ltd. Tel: +86 512 5202 3019 Xincheng Road, Qingkou Investment District 350119 Fuzhou Wuhu BENTELER-POSCO Automotive Co., Ltd. Tel: +86 591 2279 6969 Wuhu: Plant NO. 6-8 Hongqi Road, Wuhu Economy&Technology Development Zone 241009 Wuhu, Anhui Tel: +86 553 566 6999

BENTELER Automotive (Chongqing) Co., Ltd. ChongQing: Plant No.886 HaiEr Road, Jiang Bei District 400026 Chong Qing Tel: +86 23 6776 8100

BENTELER CAPP Automotive System (Changchun) Co., Ltd. Changchun: Plant No.588 Yumin Road 130103 Jilin Province, Changchun City Tel: +86 431 8585 8418

Shanghai BENTELER Huizhong Automotive Company Ltd. Shanghai: Plant (JV) No.251 Wen Shui Road 200072 Shanghai Tel: +86 2156 0377 71

Page 17 Section 2 Other European Tier 1 Suppliers

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Page 18 Chapter 6 Japanese Tier 1 Section 1 Bridgestone

AT A GLANCE Bridgestone (China) Investment operates as a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation and Bridgestone operates 1. A subsidiary of Bridgestone, the world’s eight facilities in China including four tyre manufacturing largest tire and rubber company. plants. 2. Their products that are available in China Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, is the world’s largest tire and rubber include: Passenger Tires, Commercial company. In addition to tires for use in a wide variety of applications, it also Tires, Industrial Tires, and more manufactures a broad range of diversified products, which include industrial rubber and chemical products and sporting goods. Its products are sold in over 150 nations and territories around the world. Bridgestone Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. is the regional headquarters for the Company’s operations in China and Asia Pacific. Located in Singapore, it oversees tire production, sales facilities, and supplies its products to over 25 countries in the region. Bridgestone Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. plays a key role in facilitating this large and growing market which Bridgestone (China) Investment Co., Ltd. contributes significantly to the entire Bridgestone Group. 8/F, No.98 Huaihai Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200021 Tel: +86 21 6132 1888

Howe Yu Director of Administration Division

(henry) Product Engineer

Andy Li General Products Procurement Manager

Sales Engineer

Page 20 Bridgestone China products include: Bridgestone subsidiaries in China include:

Passenger Tires - POTENZA, TURANZA, ECOPIA, MY-02, B- Bridgestone (China) Investment Co., Ltd. - Manufacturing and SERIES, DUELER, and product positioning. Sales Subsidiary Bridgestone (Shenyang) Tire Co., Ltd. - Tyre Manufacturing Plant ECOPIA Series - combines eco-friendly performance such as higher Bridgestone (Tianjin) Tire Co., Ltd. - Tyre Manufacturing Plant fuel efficiency and safety. It allows for reduced rolling resistance, Bridgestone (Wuxi) Tire Co., Ltd. - Tyre Manufacturing Plant which in turn enhances fuel efficiency. ECOPIA also reduces the Bridgestone (Huizhou) Tire Co., Ltd. - Tyre Manufacturing Plant production of harmful carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to Bridgestone (China) Tire Assessment & Development Co., Ltd. - global warming. Proving Ground Bridgestone (China) Research & Development Co., Ltd. Commercial Tires - Light Trucks & Van Tires, Truck & Bus Tires. Bridgestone China Educational Center - Training Center

Industrial Tires - Bridgestone has been developing a wide range of The Shenyang plant was originally constructed in 1999 and was tires for use in industrial machines including those for fork lifts, port Bridgestone Group’s first tire manufacturing plant in China. The plant and terminal service tractors, straddle carriers and more. Our is ISO9002 and ISO14001 certified, with products meeting products feature excellent wear, cut and puncture resistance, as international standards for quality assurance and environmental well as strong traction suitable for a variety of surfaces and management system, and operations that received good evaluations conditions. on its production management systems respectively.

Agricultural Tires - Bridgestone has developed farm tractor tires that feature maximum traction and durability in tough conditions.

Technologies:

Run-Flat - With Run-Flat Technology tires, you can drive up to 50 miles (80 kilometers) at a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) after an air loss (ISO technical standards), allowing you to get to a convenient area to see to the problem. And, because you don't need a spare tyre or wheel, or a jack, Run-Flat technology tires allow vehicle manufacturers to reduce resource usage.

Retread - Retreading involves removing used tyre treads and applying freshly vulcanized new treads so that the body of the tyre can be reused safely. Retreading not only helps to reduce the total cost of tyres, but also makes a major environmental contribution in terms of the more effective utilization of natural resources.

Page 21 Section 2 Other Japanese Tier 1 Suppliers

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Page 22 Chapter 7 North American Tier 1 Section 1 AAM

AT A GLANCE AAM is a leading, global Tier-One automotive supplier of driveline and drivetrain systems and related components for light trucks, SUVs, 1. US owned Automotive parts maker passenger cars, crossover vehicles and commercial vehicles. 2. Founded in 1994 Globally, the company employs over 13,500 people, in more than 30 locations in over 13 countries. The company supplies a wide range of customers 3. Manufactures a wide range of automotive including GM, Chrysler, Daimler, Volkswagen, Audi, Scania, Tata Motors, Audi, Harley- products Davidson, Mack Truck, John Deere, Mahindra Navistar and Nissan. The company product range and products include: Vehicle Architectures; Light Truck/SUV, Passenger Car/CUV, Passenger Car and Commercial Vehicles AAM Investment Management (Shanghai) Driveline Systems; Rear Beam Axles, Rear Axle Systems, Front Axles, Driveshafts, Co., Ltd. Multi-Piece Driveshafts, TracRite Axle Differentials, Torque Transfer Device, Electronic Asia Headquarters & Engineering Center Control Coupling, CZV Joints. Level 20 Mirae Asset, 166 Lujiazui Ring Road, Drivetrain systems; Transfer Cases, Power Transfer Units, TracRite Transaxle & Shanghai, 200120 Transfer Case Differentials. Email: [email protected] Powertrain Components; Transmission/Transfer Case Components, Intake Manifolds, Oil Pans, Bell Housings. Victor Feng Chassis System Components; I-Ride Suspension Module and SmartBar Electronic Senior Manager Manufacturing Engineering Stabilizer System. Metal Formed Products; Power Transfer Unit/Transfer Case Components David Morse Wheel Hubs & Spindles Director Product Engineering

Robert Dichterman Director, Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Haojie Guo Manager, Direct Purchasing

Page 24 Below is a list of American Axle locations Changshu Manufacturing Hefei-AMM Plant 2 in China. 16 Tonglian Road No. 9 Shanghai Road Changshu Economic Development Zone Baohe Industrial District Click here for a complete and Changshu, Jiangsu 215537 Hefei, Anhui, 230051 comprehensive address list. Dedicated to precision engineered driveline Hefei AAM Automotive Driveline & Chassis System Co., Ltd. (HAAC),is an AAM joint Asia Headquarters & Engineering Center systems, AAM's Changshu facility is situated in an industrial park near Shanghai. venture with the JAC Group, that AAM Investment Management (Shanghai) manufactures rear beam axles, front axles, Co., Ltd. The city of Changshu features one of the 10 largest ports in China, providing geographic power transfer units (PTUs), rear drive Level 20 Mirae Asset, 166 Lujiazui Ring access to all vehicle manufacturers modules (RDMs) and suspension modules Road, Shanghai, 200120 throughout Asia. for passenger cars, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) AAM Investment Management (Shanghai) for the China market. Hefei-AAM Manufacturing Co., Ltd., (Zhabei Office) & AAM This joint operation is the second largest Hefei-AAM Plant 1 (Shanghai) Commercial & Trading Co., commercial vehicle manufacturer in China 62 Shi Xin Road Ltd. and is located approximately 400 kilometers Hefei Economic Development Zone west of Shanghai, in the state level 22F, Baohua Center, 355 West Guangzhong Hefei, Anhui 230601 Road, Zhabei District, Shanghai, 200072 economic development zone of Hefei, the capital of Anhui Province, China. Bradley Hartzell Located in one of the leading business Plant Manager regions on the continent, AAM Investment Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd is a wholly owned company established by AAM to serve as the company’s regional headquarter in Asia. In addition, it also houses an engineering center on site. AAM Asia's regional headquarters is geared to work with the growing base of Chinese automobile manufacturers. Offering engineering, purchasing and sales services, our sales and engineering staff provides creative, value-added driveline and drivetrain solutions.

25 Section 2 North American Tier 1 Suppliers

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Page 26 Chapter 8 Asian Tier 1

Section 1 Hankook Tires

AT A GLANCE The Hankook Tire Group is based in South Korea. It is the seventh largest tire company in the world. Hankook Tire was 1. Subsidiary of Hankook Tire in South established in 1941, as the Chosun Tire Company. It was renamed to Hankook Tire Korea. Manufacturing in 1968. 2. Has three production facilities in China The Hankook Group has a production base in Chongqing. Hankook Tires operates as subsidiary of the Group in China. It has headquarters in Shanghai and two other plants 3. Production capacity: 92 million units in Jiangsu and Jiaxing Zhejiang. The Group produces automobile wheels for passenger cars, SUVs and light-duty trucks, buses, and competition cars. Hankook Tire is known for its radial tire and bias-ply tire production. This company now supplies tires as original equipment to various automakers. In addition to producing about 92 million tires per year, Hankook Tire also sells batteries, alloy wheels, and brake pads. Chongqing Hankook mainly supplies products to domestic manufacturers. Through sales in more than 180 countries, Hankook Tires Co., Ltd. Hankook Tire is ranked seventh in global sales revenue. The company has more than No. 149 Dong Feng Road, 21,000 employees in four regional headquarters, more than 28 overseas subsidiaries, Yuzui Town, Jiang Bei, Chongqing and has five research and development centers around the world. Hankook Tire makes Tel: +86 23 6035 9555 70% of its revenue through overseas markets.

Septian Septian In 2016, Hankook Tire announced it would Mechanical Engineer be moving its North America headquarters from New Jersey to Tennessee. The Yang Chun Jia company would be investing USD 5 Regional Manager million in the process.

Taenyung Kim Overseas Sales Operations

(Andy) Purchase Assistant

Page 28 Section 2 Asian Tier 1 Suppliers

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Page 29 Chapter 9 Organizations Section 1 CAAM

AT A GLANCE China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) is a social organization founded in Beijing in May of 1987, with the approval of 1. A social organization organized by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People’s Republic of China. China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs. Having the qualifications of a legal social organization, it is a self-disciplined and non- 2. Member of International Organization of profit social organization that functions on the principle of equality. It consists of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA). enterprises and institutions as well as organizations engaged in the production and management of automobiles (motorcycles), auto parts, and vehicle-related industries 3. Purpose is to promote promote the founded within the boundaries of the People’s Republic of China. development of the automotive industry in China, based on its main functions The Member’s Representative Assembly is the highest authority of CAAM. It consists of such as policy research, information near 2,000 members, for which the board of directors is instituted. As the standing body service, self-discipline in the trade, of CAAM, the Secretariat is established and formed under which there are 12 international communication and departments, three management-oriented branches, 24 product-oriented branches, and exhibition service. one additional branch. The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) implements national principles and policies, safeguards the interests of the entire industry, and develops China’s automotive industry. It offers services upon the reflection of demands, the regulation of actions, and the establishment of platforms that promote the sound and rapid development of the automotive industry in China. As one of the permanent members of the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) has established a close relationship with international organizations of the automobile industry and in many countries and regions around the world.

CAAM No. 46, Sanlihe Road, Xicheng District Beijing, 100823, China Tel: +86 10 6859 4941 Email: [email protected]

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Page 32 Chapter 10 Events Section 1 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition

AT A GLANCE The 14th International Beijing Automotive Exhibiton, also known as Beijing Auto Show or Auto China 2016, was held from April 25 - May 4, 1. Bi-annual show China International 2016, at the China International Exhibition Center New Venue and at at 2. Located in Beijing (Tianzhu) the Old Venue.

3. Next event to be held April 2018 The exhibition area reached 220,000 square meters. More than 1,600 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions all over the world attended the show. There 1,179 vehicles of more than 100 brands and from every corner of the world displayed. Among the 112 brands, there were 79 domestic brands and the other 33 were from multinational auto enterprises. This show also had 46 concept vehicles (26 were from domestic auto enterprises) and 147 new energy vehicles. A total of 815,000 visitors attended the exhibition.

China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Automotive Committee (CCPIT-Auto) 46 Sanlihe Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100823 Tel: +86 10 6859 5106 Email: [email protected]

Page 34 New Energy Vehicle: There were 147 new energy vehicles displayed Foreign auto parts enterprises were enthusiastic to attend the in the exhibition. Among them were 35 electronic vehicles. There were exhibition. Intelligent driving, electronic vehicles, energy saving, and passenger cars, SUVs, MPVs, buses, and commercial vehicles. environment protecting technology and lightweight technologies were Among the 147 new energy vehicles, there were 112 from State- displayed. owned enterprises, which exceeded foreign enterprises. For example, the compact multi-function camera, driving assist Smart Car: Intelligent internet operated vehicles were popular at the system, long-distance defrosting system, automatic control system of exhibition. high beam and self-adaptive cruise control were amongst the exhibited. Intellectualized products broke the beginning stages where cell phones have to be connected with the car. For the hard devices, 17- Lightweight materials and technologies, such as the automatic start- inch touch screens were created by State-owned enterprises. Man- stop system, clean diesel technology, exhaust after-treatment system, machine interaction, on-board entertainment information, and direct petrol injection system, and the novel turbocharge are becoming wearable devices are indicating the direction of new products. the efficient way for environmental protection. Intelligent automated driving is becoming true and related accomplishment were shown at the exhibition. The display of autonomous driving became a highlight of the exhibition. Many vehicles were equipped with lane-keeping, auxiliary braking, parking assist systems, and other high-tech functions. Auto China 2016 indicated that intellectualization and automation has deeply infiltrated the automotive industry.

Commercial vehicles: The exhibit’s commercial vehicle area attracted many vehicle enterprises from within China. High-powered motor tractors, lightweight vans, and new energy express vehicles were the main exhibits. The crowd was pleased to witness internet super trucks and concept vehicles revealing technologies related to new energy and autonomous driving.

Update of auto parts and core technology: Many traditional auto parts enterprises are responding to the automotive trend of electrification, intellectualization, and connectivity. This is aiming at the core parts of electronic vehicles and promoting innovation technologies and products. For example, there is the lane departure warning, collision prevention warning, self-adaptive cruise control, high-performance compact wheel hub motor, and intelligent speech interaction rear view mirror systems.

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Page 36 Chapter 11 Media Section 1 Automotive News China

AT A GLANCE Automotive News China is a free weekly newsletter delivered via e-mail to more than 20,000 Chinese 1. Published by the Automotive News Group automotive industry executives and global automotive executives. of Crain Communications Corporation. Automotive News China covers domestic Chinese automakers (e.g. SAIC, First 2. Available online and via email, Automotive Automotive Works, Chery, Geely) who export vehicles worldwide. It also reveals the News China serves Chinese automotive purchasing operations of global automakers (e.g. General Motors, Volkswagen, Toyota, industry executives and global auto etc.) that do business in China. executives This publication also covers global suppliers (e.g. Aisin Seiki, Faurecia, Lear, Visteon) that make auto parts in China for export to North America, Europe and Japan, as well as domestic Chinese suppliers (e.g. Wanxiang Group, Chongqing Tsingshan, Tianjin Automotive, Guizhou Honghu) who sell to automakers in China and worldwide. Automotive News China is published by the Automotive News Group of Crain Communications Inc. In addition to a full staff of correspondents inside China, it also draws upon the editorial resources of sister publications, Automotive News, Automotive News Europe, and Automobilwoche. The Automotive News Group has an unrivaled worldwide network of reporters and editors.

Automotive News China Room 1303, Building 2, Lane 99, South Hongcao Road, Shanghai 200233 Tel: +86 139 1851 5816

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