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The top luxury car is about to accelerate Shanghai Automotive Shanghai
In the fiercely competitive automotive market, Shanghai's auto industry is gaining significant momentum. According to a report from Shanghai General Motors (SGM), Cadillac will unveil its entire model lineup at the Beijing Auto Show in June this year. This includes the CTS and SRX models, which will be manufactured in Shanghai—marking the brand’s first production site outside the U.S. Thousands of workers are working overtime to meet global demand for premium brands. “We’ve started full-time overtime operations,†said an SGM employee.
Meanwhile, Shanghai Volkswagen announced that its POLO production line will soon be adjusted to begin mass production of the right-hand drive POLO sedan. A batch of 600 units will be exported to Australia this year, marking China’s first attempt to export cars to a developed country.
The intense competition presents both opportunities and challenges for Shanghai’s automotive sector. In 2003, SAIC produced a total of 800,000 vehicles, with about 600,000 being passenger cars—a nearly 50% year-on-year increase. However, SAIC’s national market share has slightly declined. To maintain its leadership position, the company aims to exceed one million sales this year by introducing new high-performance models.
Cadillac, one of the world’s most prestigious brands, has been performing strongly globally. The CTS and SRX models are recent additions to the brand’s lineup. Since last year, SGM has been preparing thoroughly for production line upgrades, dealer selection, and network expansion. They are seeking dealers with strong financial backing, solid business strategies, and high management standards. Currently, over 10 of the country’s top distributors are readying themselves for the official launch of Cadillac in August.
Shanghai Volkswagen, after launching the Santana 3000 Transcender, is now preparing to produce the Touran, its first multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). With a length of 4.39 meters and the option for seven independent seats, the Touran is set to make a big impact. More than 400 Volkswagen dealers have already begun early consultations, paving the way for the MPV’s debut in China.
As new models hit the domestic market, Shanghai automakers are also accelerating their international expansion. After exporting 1,500 Buick GL10s to Southeast Asia, the POLO "Australia Tour" is about to start. Additionally, SAIC-GM-Wuling has begun exporting mini-vans to the U.S., with the first batch of 100 units just shipped out. At the end of last year, SAIC signed a five-year contract with Syrian dealers to export 1,000 Saibao multi-purpose vehicles.
Shanghai’s auto industry is gradually making its mark on the global stage.
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