Global Auto Weekly: The Hybrid Revival and AI’s Great Reorganization
This past week, the automotive industry was a whirlwind of activity, driven by two powerful forces: survival and innovation. The competitive pressure emanating from China…
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A Flood of “Love Calls” or a Marriage of Convenience? Why the Middle East is Embracing China’s Autonomous Tech (And What It Means for Global Competition)
Have you heard the news? A torrent of Middle Eastern oil money is now flooding into Chinese autonomous driving companies. From my…
Can Volkswagen Reclaim Its Crown? A Deep Dive into the “In China for China” Strategy and the Fight for VW’s Future
For decades, Volkswagen wasn’t just a player in the Chinese auto market; it was the market. As the undisputed “King of Sales,” VW was…
The Russia Dilemma: How China’s “Internal Involution” is Spilling Overseas and Testing the Limits of its Auto Export Model
The Chinese auto market is defined by nèijuǎn (内卷)—a brutal, zero-sum internal competition. This hyper-competitive environment, combined with domestic market saturation and a massive…
The “Evergrande of Autos”? Decoding the Rumors and Reality Behind GAC AION’s Trust Crisis
A shocking rumor recently sent ripples of fear through the Chinese auto industry. The story claimed that GAC AION, a major EV…
BYD’s $79B Debt Scare: 3 Reasons It’s NOT the Next Evergrande (2025 Data Analysis)
Recently, headlines in Western media have been sounding the alarm about a “$79 billion debt pile” at Chinese EV giant BYD, with…
Xiaomi SU7’s Secret Weapon: Why Using a Smartphone Chip is a Genius Move, Not a Flaw
A controversial rumor has been swirling through the Chinese auto industry: that Xiaomi’s new YU7 SUV will be powered by a “commercial…
A Tale of Two Chips: A Breakdown of Tesla’s Computing Strategy by Model (2025/2026 Outlook)
As the company that effectively created the modern EV market, Tesla’s every move is scrutinized. One of the most common questions I…
A Name Change or a Tectonic Shift? What Changan Auto’s Restructuring Signals for China’s State-Owned Car Giants
In the fast-moving world of the Chinese auto market, sometimes the most significant shifts aren’t new models or technologies, but subtle changes…
From “Matiz Copycat” to 5 Million Exports: The Inside Story of Chery and the Making of a Chinese Global Auto Giant
As an industry professional who has watched the Chinese auto market for over two decades, few stories are as compelling as that…