Automobiles in China: A Market Analysis
This report covers the automobile industry in China including the market for private and institutional car ownership. Also examined is the highway infrastructure that supports the auto industry and foreign manufacturer's involvement. The report includes vehicle ownership and model/manufacturer shares, road building policies, marketing activity, advertising, design trends, consumer profiles and forecasts to 2004. Includes profiles of all major foreign and domestic manufacturers.

Automotives Financing in China
The report covers the market and current state of development of the auto financing sector in Mainland China. Auto financing loans are effectively the only way for Chinese consumers to purchase cars, unless they have significant savings or can call on family money. They have been available in China since a pilot auto financing programme was established by state-owned banks in China in May 1996.

Additional Information

Automotive Financing in China

Key Facts

• Auto financing in China is a relatively new sector that reflects the growing ability of a small percentage of Chinese consumers to purchase vehicles. Despite growth auto financing loans remains a small component of Chinese banks overall loan portfolios.
• However, growth has occurred with the market growing by over 460% since 1996 to US$1 billion in 2000. At present auto financing loans account for approximately 15% of all new vehicle sales.
• Auto financing has not followed the general development of consumer sales and general financing in China. While 1999 saw a slump in overall retail sales in China, auto financing saw its most significant growth at over 70% year-on-year.
• Four of China’s largest banks are the major lenders for auto financing at present. Despite the introduction of some new arrangements and offers in 1999/2000, the four major banks remain the dominant lenders.

Related Reports:
Auto Leasing, Loans & Sales Financing in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report
Car Finance - UK
2009 Worldwide Consumer Lending Industry Report
2009 Worldwide Sales Financing Industry Report
2009 U.S. Consumer Lending Industry Report
Channel Metrics: Car Finance and Leasing Contracts in Germany - Trends in Consumer Distribution Channel Usage
Retail Finance - Auto Annual Review November 2008
Auto Leasing, Loans & Sales Financing in the US - Industry Market Research Report
Plimsoll Analysis- Commercial Motor Factors (UK)
Plimsoll Analysis- Motor Factors (UK)