What is the Impact of China VI Emission Standards on Parallel Imported Vehicles?
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China VI standards do not have a significant impact on parallel imported vehicles. Here are the advantages of parallel imported vehicles: 1. Competitive Pricing: Parallel imported vehicles bypass sales channels such as general distributors, regional dealers, and 4S stores, eliminating many intermediate links. Additionally, parallel import dealers are not restricted by manufacturers in pricing, offering greater flexibility, which results in substantial price discounts. Typically, parallel imported vehicles are 10% to 20% cheaper than their China-spec counterparts. 2. Model and Delivery Time Advantages: When new models are launched overseas, they may not be immediately available in China due to strategic planning by automakers or domestic certification processes. However, parallel imported vehicles have a natural advantage in this regard. They can be freely sourced from overseas and then shipped to China for sale, significantly reducing the waiting time for new models.