Volvo Says Half Of Chinese Dealers Lied In 2011 - Falsified Thousands Of Sales Transactions

Swedish auto maker Volvo has uncovered widespread cheating by its car dealers in China, where retailers inflated sales to win cash rebates from the company for hitting volume targets.

An investigation by the struggling, Chinese-owned car maker uncovered thousands of fake sales booked in 2011 -- but also an under-reporting of sales in 2012 to make the books balance. That meant it actually performed better last year than it had thought, according to a senior Volvo executive.

The executive asked for anonymity because of the sensitivity surrounding the findings of the recent investigation.

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Agent009 - 3/22/2013 1:59:23 PM

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It is a bit odd that a country once known for public executions of thieves this would be so widespread.

nguyenvuminh - 3/22/2013 3:35:22 PM

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009 your musing is understandable, except for the fact that the executioner is now accepting money to look away. It's so funny to hear my fellow Americans talk about the Communist Chinese Gov't where in reality, those Chinese officials are encouraging more business. That way, there are more business owners to grease their palms.