CCTV9英语新闻：反垄断调查威力初现 奥迪大幅降原装备件价格（在线收听）

In response to China’s efforts in investigating anti-trust violations, major auto makers are slashing their vehicle and components prices. Chrysler announced on Tuesday that it lowered prices for two Cherokee models, by 45 thousand and 65 thousand yuan respectively, and a batch of auto components, by 20%. 

Jaguar was the first to announce price reductions in reaction to China’s anti-monopoly probes. The British auto brand said three of its car models will be cheaper from now on. 

Volkswagen’s premium brand Audi came next. The German brand cut prices for its spare parts in China on August 1st. Its engine price will be cut by 22%.

Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz said on Sunday that starting Sept. 1st, the German brand will cut prices on more than 10,000 spare parts by 15 percent on average. The plan covers all of its models in China. It also announced a sweeping reduction of prices for repair and maintenance services.