After a bumpy year for Jaguar Land Rover, can China still drive it forward?
by Tom Phillips in Beijing and Karl West from on (#Z1SR)
JLR is popular in China, but the slowing economy could dent carmaker's prospects in one of its most enthusiastic markets
Su Weiping marches into Beijing's biggest Jaguar Land Rover showroom wearing a thick gold chain and an ear-to-ear grin.
"I've bought this one," said the 58-year-old businessman, pointing to a bright red Discovery Sport. He has just laid down 408,000 yuan (42,000) for the British off-roader. "It's for my daughter. She loves this brand!" Su said, as he inspected his purchase. "Everyone dreams of having one."
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