the growth of independent chinese automotive companies second draft for discussion jianxi luo may 6 2005 international motor vehicle program mit index 1 overview current industry 2 burgeoning auto 9 3 case study chery automobile company 14 introduction characteristic analysis 18 technical capabilities production management 24 product characteristics 25 4 intellectual property 29 5 exportation strategies 33 enterprise culture 36 comparative conclusions 42 references 47 china s first manufacturing base faw works was built 50 years ago from then on over 30 there no big progress in both and technology sides capacity low outdated middle 1980 with establishments joint ventures began to develop faster than before so far all world major automakers such as general motors toyota ford volkswagen daimlerchrysler nissan renault psa peugeot citroen honda bmw have
