The global automotive industry is facing unprecedented turmoil. Detroit has produced cars that Americans are no longer interested in buying and now, Americans cannot afford to buy them even if they wanted to. China’s auto industry possesses its own unique challenges, as the country races to secure a known presence in the Western hemisphere while continuing to face a wide [...]

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Will China become a major force in the US auto industry? Or, is it really a question of “when?” How will the ‘Buy American’ provision affect the automotive sector on a global level and impact America’s relationship with China? Part 2 of my interview with automotive industry expert, Bill Russo, provides an insider’s perspective from [...]

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Will China surpass the US market in auto sales? Can a Chinese-branded car company compete on a global level? As Chrysler’s first Regional Vice President in Northeast Asia with over 20 years in the automotive industry, Bill Russo has the scoop. He was also kind enough to chat with me via Skype for this illuminating [...]

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