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February 27, 2012
By: CF staff

The list contains of 412 domestic models from companies including BYD Co. (1211) and Geely Automobile Holdings (175) Ltd., the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said in a statement posted on its website yesterday. Five alternative- energy vehicles were included.

The 2012 vehicle-purchase list indicates foreign brands such as Daimler AG (DAI)’s Mercedes Benz and Volkswagen AG (VOW)’s Audi, that have been traditionally among those selected by the government, are out of favor to their local competitors. The ministry’s statement didn’t specify whether the list covers vehicles used by all government bodies, including those at senior levels.