China’s AEB Mandate: What Happens When a Global Standard Meets a Brutal Price War
On January 1, 2028, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) will become mandatory for nearly all new vehicles in China. At first glance, this…
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The “Poisoned Chalice”: Can a Fourth CEO Save Genesis in China?
If you were to name the most difficult job in the auto industry, my vote would go to “CEO of Genesis China.”…
Uber Gave Up on Self-Driving. Now It’s Partnering With Baidu to Win the Global Robotaxi Race.
In 2020, Uber sold its self-driving unit, a move widely seen as a white flag of surrender in the costly race for…
Germany’s Auto Giants Are All-In on China’s Tech. Is It a Genius Strategy or a Massive Risk?
News just broke that Zhijia Continental—a joint venture between Germany’s Continental and Chinese AI chip startup Horizon Robotics—has secured another major autonomous…
Huawei’s ‘Five Fingers’: Why They Couldn’t Beat Xiaomi’s ‘One Fist’
Why did it take nearly two years for a car from Huawei’s ecosystem, the Luxeed, to get its own logo? This isn’t…
A $5,500 Chinese EV vs. a $9,500 Korean EV: The Real Difference Isn’t the Price Tag.
The long-standing formula, “EVs are expensive,” is officially broken. In China, the Hongguang Mini EV is shaking up the market at around…
Why Is Ford Trying to Stop Its Own Heartbeat?
Just weeks ago, Ford shocked the market by cutting the price of its Mustang Mach-E, diving headfirst into a post-subsidy storm. As…
America’s Nvidia Deal with China: A Masterstroke or a Grave Miscalculation?
The U.S. has abruptly greenlit Nvidia’s export of H20 AI chips to China. On the surface, it seems like a de-escalation. However, as noted by prominent South Korean economics analyst Jeon In-goo, this is less about peace and more about a complex “deal” struck in the shadows.
China’s EV War: Is It “The End of Innovation” or “The Ultimate Evolution”?
China’s EV War: Is It “The End of Innovation” or “The Ultimate Evolution”?
Volvo’s $1.2B Loss Is Deeper Than You Think: The Two Faces of a Company in Crisis
Volvo’s $1.2B Loss Is Deeper Than You Think: The Two Faces of a Company in Crisis