Cars for export wait to be loaded onto cargo vessels at a port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province
Tianjin is going to increase the car license plate quota for individual users as part of efforts to stimulate automobile sales, according to a document issued by Tianjin Municipal Government on May 2.
The policy maker also said it is necessary to optimize the management measures for motor vehicle purchase restriction and the vehicle purchase indicators that have been abandoned over the years can be appropriately revitalized to better meet residents' car consumption demands.
SUVs roll off the assembly line at a Dongfeng plant in Chongqing in April 2019
Besides, in a bid to promote the application of new energy vehicles (NEVs) at a proper pace, the authorities need to put in place the national policies pertinent to subsidies and tax reduction & exemption, and replace the buses in built-up areas and special-purpose vehicles used at ports, airports and rail yards with NEVs.
In addition, automobile sellers registered in Tianjin are encouraged to offer discounts so as to have more consumers attracted to buying NEVs or new vehicles that meet national emission standards.