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I’m Jungmo Kim, an analyst and active professional within China’s automotive ecosystem. Currently based in Shanghai, I offer a unique, on-the-ground perspective…
Latest Analysis
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XPeng’s AI Smart Glass Technology Signals End for Mechanical Sunshades in EVs
Discover how XPeng and Fuyao’s AI smart glass technology is disrupting the global auto supply chain with 0.16-second dimming and integrated AI models.
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BMW iX5 Hydrogen Fuel Cell SUV: 620km Range Breakthrough Challenges EV Dominance
BMW reveals iX5 hydrogen fuel cell SUV with 620km range and innovative flat storage system. Discover why this technology matters for Western investors seeking alternatives to Chinese lithium supply chains.
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Neuromorphic Radar AI Platform: BrainChip Closes the ‘Recognition Gap’ in Edge ADAS
BrainChip’s neuromorphic radar AI platform closes the ‘recognition gap’ in edge computing, offering ultra-low power ADAS solutions for next-gen electric vehicles.
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Porsche China Sales Decline: A Warning for Western Luxury Automakers
Porsche China sales decline accelerates with 21% drop in Q1 deliveries. Discover what Porsche’s struggles reveal about Western luxury brands losing ground to domestic EV competitors.
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GAC Tech Day 2025: How China Automotive Chip Localization Threatens Western Suppliers
GAC Group’s Tech Day reveals China’s first 100% domestic chip ecosystem and Star Spirit 4.0 architecture, threatening Western Tier-1 suppliers in the global auto semiconductor market.
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Changan L3 L4 Autonomous License: How China’s SOE Outmaneuvered Western Robotaxi Timelines
Changan Automobile secures rare dual L3 and L4 autonomous driving licenses in China, positioning the state-owned giant to commercialize robotaxi services while Western OEMs stall on regulatory hurdles.