CHINA: Daihatsu opts for brand change in China
Author: just-auto.com editorial team | 17 July 2009
Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu has said it will change its product brand in China from Daihatsu to FAW later this year due to flagging sales under the Daihatsu brand name.
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