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China car rental revenue to hit US$6.33bn in 2015

China's car rental market is set to record a 17% increase in revenue during 2015 to US$6.33 billion (CNY 39bn) compared to 2010, according to Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. The country's top rental firm, China Auto Rental, is expected to be offering more than 100,000 cars by 2018. The firm recently launched a strategic plan to 2018. In June 2013, China Auto Rental hired world famous football player David Beckham as the company's ambassador. The car rental services provider currently offers 55,000 cars
July 9, 2013 Read time: 1 min
China's car rental market is set to record a 17% increase in revenue during 2015 to US$6.33 billion (CNY 39bn) compared to 2010, according to Roland Berger Strategy Consultants.

The country's top rental firm, China Auto Rental, is expected to be offering more than 100,000 cars by 2018. The firm recently launched a strategic plan to 2018. In June 2013, China Auto Rental hired world famous football player David Beckham as the company's ambassador. The car rental services provider currently offers 55,000 cars at over 600 outlets in 66 Chinese cities.

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