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Jul 2015
46m 29s

Chinese Knock-off Cars

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It's no secret that counterfeiting is a world-wide problem, and cars are no exception. But how far do counterfeiters go? In this episode, the guys explore some of China's most (in)famous knock-off cars, and compare their quality with the real thing. 
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