Auto makers see sharp rise in output

The output value of four automobile OEMs hit 85.46 billion yuan ($14 billion) in the first 10 months of 2013, a year-on-year increase of 24.47 percent, according to the administration commission of Shenyang Motown, Liaoning province.

In the same period, 657,973 vehicles were produced, up 15.65 percent.

Among the four automobile companies, Brilliance Jinbei produced 112,554 vehicles; Brilliance produced 158,572; Shanghai GM (Shenyang) Norsom Motors produced 282,183; and BMW Brilliance produced 104,664.

Shenyang Motown is an auto-production base with an area of 70 square kilometers.