Alternative vehicle sales channels emerge, riding industry reform and technology

Everyone knows e-commerce and modern retail have transformed shopping in China, but not many are aware that the same innovative spirit is revving up a revolution in automotive sales in the world's largest car market.

These days, supermarkets are not just for shopping for groceries and household items. You can drive a brand new Maserati, Cadillac, BMW, Mercedes Benz or Audi off the supermarket shelf.