AUTO ANALYSTS WATCH FOR IMPACT OF NEW AUTO EMISSIONS LAW IN CHINESE CAPITAL

China’s automobile industry analysts are assessing the impact of the country’s State Council (cabinet) last month deciding to swiftly impose the new China V emissions standard for vehicles in the capital Beijing.It already applies to new diesel vehicles sold or registered in the city (from February 1), with gas counterparts set to follow suit as of March 1.  No reason was given for the decision, although industry experts are assuming it was sparked by the toxic blanket of air pollution that settled on Beijing and its surrounding provinces throughout ...


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