Ford opens 88 Chinese dealerships...in one day

[Miles]

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[Simfan34]

As you can see this is clearly not the typical rate. And I wonder if you can tell me why they opened 88 dealerships as opposed to, say, 87 or 89?

[World politics is up Schmitt creek]

As you can see this is clearly not the typical rate. And I wonder if you can tell me why they opened 88 dealerships as opposed to, say, 87 or 89?

The numbers 8 and 88 are associated with good fortune in Chinese culture, and to a lesser extent in other parts of East Asia. Chinese price points often end in 8 to achieve a similar psychological effect to 9 in America.

[Beet]

The success rate of the auto manufacturers in China is as follows:

1. Volkswagen
2. Ford
3. GM
4. Japanese carmakers
5. domestics