Switch in Gear
he local government of Shanxi Province in north China recently announced a new policy to stimulate car sales. From April 1 to December 31, for each purchase of passenger vehicles 7 meters long or bigger or trucks with a capacity of 4.5 tons and above, the buyer gets a reward of 8,000 yuan ($1,138). For each sports utility vehicle or multi-purpose vehicle, the amount is 6,000 yuan ($853), and for mini vans smaller than 3.5 meters or other commercial vehicles, 4,000 yuan ($569).
