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Source-led answers for overseas dealers, fleet buyers and trade partners comparing vehicles, quotations and delivery terms from China.

12 buyer resources5 topics2026-09-07 latest review

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Buying from China

GUIDE

How Overseas Dealers Source New Vehicles from China

A practical vehicle sourcing process for overseas dealers, covering requirements, quotations, verification, documents and delivery terms.

GUIDE

Stock vs Factory-Order Vehicles: A Guide for Overseas Dealers

Compare stock and factory-order vehicles by VIN availability, specification control, timing, inspection, payment and change risk.

Trade terms & logistics

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FOB vs FCA vs EXW for Vehicle Export Buyers

Compare FOB, FCA and EXW for vehicles exported from China, including delivery points, transport modes and buyer responsibilities.

GUIDE

Container vs RoRo Vehicle Shipping for B2B Buyers

Compare container and RoRo vehicle shipping by route, vehicle condition, loading controls, documents and total landed cost.

GUIDE

EV and Battery Vehicle Shipping Preparation Checklist

A B2B checklist for sea shipment of EVs and battery vehicles, covering 2026 IMDG entries, condition, SOC, documents and carrier questions.

GUIDE

FCA Khorgos Vehicle Export Guide for Overseas Buyers

Understand FCA Khorgos vehicle delivery: the exact handover point, road or rail route, export clearance, risk transfer, documents and costs.

Buyer due diligence

GUIDE

What a Formal Vehicle Export Quotation Should Include

A B2B checklist for vehicle export quotations: exact trim, supply status, Incoterms, payment, documents, schedule and exclusions.

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Vehicle Export Documents Checklist for Overseas Buyers

A B2B checklist for confirming vehicle identity, commercial, China export, ocean transport and destination import documents before shipment.

GUIDE

How to Verify a Vehicle VIN, Production Date and Condition

A VIN-level inspection guide for overseas vehicle buyers covering identity, production date, odometer, condition, recalls and acceptance records.

BLOG

Why I Don’t Recommend Sourcing Chinese Cars from the Cheapest Supplier

A low China vehicle quote is not automatically bad. Compare the exact car, trade term, documents, inspection and payment scope before choosing.

Trust & methodology

POLICY

Supply Information and Publishing Policy

How Lucy Auto Global labels vehicle specifications, indicative prices, availability, export terms, sources and corrections.

Vehicle model guides

BLOG

New-Generation Xiaomi SU7 Standard Color Guide: 7 Exteriors, 4 Interiors and Valid Pairings

See seven Xiaomi SU7 Standard exterior colors, four interiors, Lucy Auto USD option references and valid pairings checked on 28 August 2026.

COMMON BUYER QUESTIONS

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What should I include in a vehicle inquiry?

State the exact model and trim, quantity, steering side, destination, timing and preferred delivery point.

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How do FOB, FCA and EXW differ?

They change the delivery point, risk transfer, cost allocation and export-clearance responsibility.

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Which vehicle export documents should I request?

Agree separate commercial, vehicle-identity, export, transport and destination document sets.

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Should I use container or RoRo shipping?

Compare only route-specific options that the carrier accepts for the exact vehicle and condition.

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What SOC should an EV have for sea shipment?

There is no universal percentage; obtain the booked carrier's written requirement for that sailing.

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How do stock and factory-order vehicles differ?

Stock should identify an existing unit or batch; a factory order still needs allocation, specification and timing controls.

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Can a VIN prove production date and vehicle condition?

No. Treat identity, production timing, physical condition and recall status as separate checks.

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Should I choose the supplier with the lowest vehicle quote?

Only after the exact vehicle, supply status, delivery scope, documents, inspection and payment terms are comparable.

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What does FCA Khorgos mean in a vehicle quotation?

It should name the exact China-side handover point, transport mode and evidence used when risk transfers.

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Does a published price prove current stock?

No. Website prices are dated, indicative references until a valid quotation confirms supply and validity.

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Need a current vehicle quotation?

Guides explain the buying process. A formal inquiry confirms the exact vehicle, quantity, destination and commercial terms.