The depression of the passenger car market was most marked in some top provinces. The top 5 provinces, accounting for nearly 40% of the total passenger car market in mainland China, all saw growth rate lower than the national average rate in April 2008 except Shandong. Decreases were even seen The depression of the passenger car market was most marked in some top provinces. The top 5 provinces, accounting for nearly 40% of the total passenger car market in mainland China, all saw growth rate lower than the national average rate in April 2008 except Shandong Decreases were even seen