Experts: New laws to protect consumers having an impact

Despite some bumps in the road, China's sweeping new auto warranty and consumer protection laws that took effect last year are having an impact in the world's largest and still-maturing auto market, according to industry data and experts.

The latest statistics from the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine show automakers made a record 134 recalls of 5.3 million vehicles in 2013, an increase of 65.8 percent from 2012.