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Shanghai draws cars and CEOs by the horde
ownership is 14 times more common in the U.S. than in China. "That's it, isn't it: Where are the CEOs?" said Michael Dunne , president of Dunne and Co. in Hong Kong. "People know that China is the world's biggest market, but now it
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Warren Buffett's China car deal could backfire
of electric vehicle(s). That's why Warren Buffett had invested and that's why everyone is watching," said Michael Dunne , president of consultancy Dunne and Co. The sales declines are nonetheless showing up in BYD's stock. Even with
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Audi, Mercedes, BMW rely on China as Germany stalls
Limited competition, very strong growth and a willingness to spend money. That combination is just explosive,' said Michael Dunne , president of automotive research firm Dunne and Co. Rich Chinese are 'declaring their success to their friends
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Honda, Volvo plan green car launches in China
from dependence on oil and doesn't want to repeat what's happened in America: we've become addicted to oil," Michael Dunne , an auto consultant, told Reuters in an interview on the eve of the auto show's opening. "Where things get sketchy
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The Chinese are coming! (years from now)
dealers shouldn't expect to sell Chinese-made vehicles here anytime soon. They're at least five years away, said Michael Dunne , director of J.D. Power and Associates' China operations. "They're just not ready for America," said Dunne
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Chinese minicar market: Bonanza for European automakers?
919,733 units, according to ARA figures. Increasing fuel prices are not increasing minicar sales in China, said Michael Dunne , J.D. Power and Associates managing director of China operations, at last months Automotive News China Conference
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Why should Chinese automakers be in such a hurry?
North America. But there are other scenarios. Speaking at the Automotive News China Conference in Beijing today, Michael Dunne said he expects the first exports to America to be from one of the global automakers with operations in China, the
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Dealers don't want 'to miss the next Toyota'
200 dealers initially to buy a 45-day supply of its China-sourced electric vehicles, says Chairman Miles Rubin. Michael Dunne , vice president of international operations for J.D. Power Asia Pacific, says he not familiar with either company
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Pickups are seen in China's future
pushed cars in front. But as rural areas develop, there is no doubt that a market for pickups will develop," said Michael Dunne , president of Automotive Resources Asia Ltd., a Beijing consulting firm. One-quarter ton or one-half ton pickups
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Pickups seen in China's future
pushed cars in front. But as rural areas develop, there is no doubt that a market for pickups will develop," said Michael Dunne , president of Automotive Resources Asia Ltd., a Beijing consulting company. Pickups from Thailand "will be the
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Power acquires China consulting firm
and buyer behavior. It began doing surveys in China six years ago. Automotive Resources Asia, headed by President Michael Dunne , provides data, product information and other services to help companies operate in China. It was established in
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China will attack global market
begin by using other brands and networks built by competitors," Grube said. "They will not go the classic way." Michael Dunne , president of Automotive Resources Asia, a market information company based in China, said the Chinese government
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Panel: Watch as China's carmakers go global quickly
by using other brands and networks built by other competitors," he said. "They will not go the classic way." Michael Dunne , president of Automotive Resources Asia, a market information company based in China, said the Chinese government
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French renaissance in China
I would have said they were a marginal brand until the launch of the 307, which is a terrific little car," said Michael Dunne , president of Automotive Resources Asia, a Shanghai-based consultancy. Tough competition But competition is stiff
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GM wants to produce heavy trucks in China
units. "Half the story in China is commercial trucks and buses, and that is dominated by local companies," says Michael Dunne , Automotive Resources Asia president. U.S. suppliers are interested in commercial vehicles in China, too. Dana
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Brands slug it out as China rivalry grows fierce
which as recently as 2001 were almost guaranteed because of strict government regulation. Now the market is wide open, Michael Dunne , president of Automotive Resources Asia, told the Automotive News Europe China Conference. There now are 28 foreign
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China expects a supplier shakeout
president of General Motors Asia-Pacific. Then GM netted about $3,500 (E2,700) per Regal, said consultant Michael Dunne , president of consultancy Automotive Resources Asia. But this year small cars, such as the Chery QQ priced as low
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Supplier shakeout seen for China
says Troy Clarke, president of General Motors Asia Pacific. GM had profits of about $3,500 per Regal, says Michael Dunne , a consultant in China. But this year, small cars, such as the Chery QQ, are the hottest sellers, Clarke says
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Brands slug it out as China rivalry grows fierce
as recently as 2001 were almost guaranteed because of strict government regulation. Now the market is wide open, Michael Dunne , president of Automotive Resources Asia Ltd., told attendees here last week at the Automotive News China Conference
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Car, parts makers worry about tech theft in China
things at risk, until they start doing their own r&d, their own products and that starts getting ripped off," said Michael Dunne , president of the Automotive Resources Asia Ltd. consultancy firm. Some watchers say the problem will only be addressed
