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Hot heavy-duty trucks in 2007By Li Huayu (chinadaily.com.cn)Updated: 2006-10-10 09:13 In 2006, a formula became famous in the heavy-duty truck market: fuel economy + high on-duty frequency + service convenience = profitable heavy-duty trucks. The formula summarizes the three key factors of a profitable heavy-duty truck and they are fuel efficiency, frequent transportation and convenient services. Energy-efficient heavy-duty trucks are popular in 2006. It is estimated that in 2007 Chinese heavy-duty truck market demand will maintain a growth rate of about nine percent, and mainstream heavy-duty truck makers will keep rolling out new products. However, what models will become the mainstream in China's heavy-duty truck market in 2007? What models should heavy-duty truck makers launch to better suit market needs? ...... The full text is available in the October Issue of AutoChina. (For more biz stories, please visit Industry Updates) |
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