China is expected to face a number of challenges in its bid to remain the world's largest producer of commercial vehicles over the next few years, it has been suggested.

A new study by global business advisory firm AlixPartners claimed that both domestic and emerging market demand should keep the country at the forefront of the sector.

However, the report also noted that tighter emissions regulations and the task of improving upgrading capability to move away from cheaper lower and middle-technology vehicles will provide a stern test for automakers.

According to the Shanghai Daily, China will still lead global production of commercial vehicles by 2014, contributing about 37 per cent of overall output, largely thanks to a growing economy and government stimulus policies.

China has been the world's largest auto market since taking the honour from the US in 2009 as the impact of the economic crisis impacted on the operations of major American manufacturers.

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