
There has been a lot of talk about the potential of Chinese cars in the West. Competitive pricing and quality improvement are their best weapons to win a decent market share outside of China. Many argue that this is a threat to traditional builders in Europe and the United States. But is this massive Chinese wave really happening?
Before answering this question, it is important to agree on the definition of a Chinese car. The Asian giant is fast becoming a strong exporter of cars thanks to its huge production capacity, relatively low wages, and the fact that it has learned much from Western manufacturers for at least 20 years. Today, China's auto industry can easily become the world's number one exporter, ahead of Japan.