The True Cost of the EV Price War: “Dark Factories,” Your Repair Bill, and the Unseen Compromises
“A refrigerator, a massive touchscreen, and self-parking… all the options of a $100,000 car, now in a $30,000 EV?” We are living…
Xiaomi’s YU7 Storm: A Hardcore Love Letter to a Stagnant Chinese Auto Market
From my vantage point here in Shanghai, the term “stagnation” doesn’t quite capture the current state of the Chinese auto market. It’s…
Inside the Heart of the Xiaomi YU7: A Full Supply Chain Teardown (and the Hidden Giants Powering It)
With the launch of Xiaomi’s first SUV, the YU7, just around the corner, the buzz is palpable. Following the wild success of…
Is BYD’s Price War Over? Why the End of Their “Limited-Time Offer” is Not a White Flag
A tremor of speculation has been running through the auto industry recently: is the Chinese EV giant, BYD, finally calling a truce…
Beyond the Hype: A Tier 1 Insider’s Deep Dive into Huawei’s Automotive Strategy at Auto Shanghai 2025
Every two years, the automotive world turns its eyes to Shanghai. But in 2025, it felt different. Walking the floors of the…
A Paradigm Shift from China: Why Li Auto’s Decision to Open-Source Its Entire Vehicle OS is a Bigger Deal Than You Think
In the world of automotive, core vehicle control software has always been the crown jewels—proprietary, closely guarded, and developed behind closed doors….
Beyond the Hype: A Tier 1 Insider’s Deep Dive into Huawei’s Automotive Strategy at Auto Shanghai 2025
Every two years, the automotive world turns its eyes to Shanghai. But in 2025, it felt different. Walking the floors of the…
Denza’s Rebirth: From a Decade of Darkness to a Premium NEV Powerhouse
Introduction This is an analysis of the dramatic turnaround of Denza (腾势), a premium New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand born from a…
The Ticking Time Bomb That Didn’t Explode? How Evergrande and Country Garden Are Forcing an “Invisible Reshuffle” of China’s Economy
a decade after its founding, Denza existed in a “dark age,” failing to make any significant market impact. The reasons were multifaceted:…
China’s Auto Market Declares “Anti-Involution”: A Turning Point in an Era of Upheaval?
The recent 2025 China Chongqing Auto Forum marked a pivotal moment. Key leaders from major Chinese OEMs voiced strong frustrations with “involution…