Daihatsu Motor Co. has decided not to participate in this year's Shanghai International Motor Show, which will be held next month.
In addition to its slow entry into the Chinese market, the firm's growing emphasis on costs versus benefits contributed to the decision. It participated in the 2007 event, but has sold only 500 units a month of its Xenia subcompact, which was released in China that year.
The Shanghai Motor Show is held every other year. The 2009 edition will run from April 22-28, with the exhibit area expanded 20 per cent from the 2007 show.
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