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Coronavirus whacks the auto market

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One part of the economy that we know is getting wholloped by virus-related shutdowns is the auto market.
The latest numbers are grim (Eastmoney):

“In January, China’s automobile sales volume was 1.9 million, down 18% year on year.” 

That’s the biggest monthly y/y drop on record, and thin...