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Old 05-01-2024, 08:56 AM   #262
Polyal
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Default Re: Chinese cars make record sales in Australia

Why are we so quick to throw out one liners these days.

Super simple, manufacturers read the market, sometimes roll the dice, and sometimes do really well.

Chinese are doing no different to any other country previously, pricing and flood markets to get people in and then hopefully they are good enough for a repeat buyer...then start raising the price.

The "sheep" are doing what is best for them, thats democracy at work, if people are threatened then have these discussions with potential buyers but at the end of the day the bloke down the road can buy whatever he wants; particularly now where there is very little impact to local jobs.

Im happy the Chinese are doing this, it will keep the others honest for a little while at least. Once the major guys come online then it will be another maket again but its certainly alot of talk at the moment so the next year or two should really should if EV is serious or not...we are still skirting around the edges.
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