ASSIGNMENT+12,+11.30.09

READ "FINE CHINA" IN THE WSJ P. 16 OR FIND IN "HW READINGS" IN delicious.com/kathy39420. THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE NOVEMBER 30.

AS CHINA HAS BECOME RICHER, HIGH-END CARS ARE SELLING WELL, DESPITE A GLOBAL RECESSION. AS A RESULT, THE LUXURY AUTO INDUSTRY IS SHIFTING ITS ATTENTION TO ASIA.

1. HOW HAVE LUXURY-CAR SALES IN CHINA CHANGED IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2009, AND HOW IS THAT AFFECTING WHICH PARTS OF THE WORLD HIGH-END AUTOMAKERS' TARGET?

WHY ARE LUXURY-CAR MAKERS MOVING INTO CHINA'S MORE RURAL AREA?

CHECK OUT THE SITE www.chinacartimes.com FOR UPDATES ON THE CHINESE AUTO MARKET, STATS AND SNEAK PEEKS OF UPCOMING CARS.