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Car industry in crisis

Beijing in vanguard of car technology revolution

By Patti Waldmeir in Shanghai

Published: August 19 2009 17:57 | Last updated: August 19 2009 17:57

China surprised this year when it overtook the US to become the biggest vehicle market, several years ahead of expectations.

Now Beijing plans to leapfrog a generation of automotive technology to lead the green car revolution.

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