Quote of the day
“The winner ain’t the one with the fastest car, it’s the one who refuses to lose” -Dale Earnhardt
News
- China Is Setting a Global First for Electric VehiclesStarting January 1, 2026, China will introduce the world’s first mandatory energy-consumption limit for battery electric passenger cars. 👉 This is not a guideline. Vehicles…
- Chery’s Liverpool Move Reflects a New China–Europe Auto DynamicChinese automaker Chery plans to open its European HQ and R&D center in Liverpool. The strategic signal matters more than the location. This is not…
- China Auto 2026: Rising Costs, Value Takes the LeadChina Auto 2026: Rising Costs, Value Takes the Lead • Vehicle costs up ¥4,000–7,000 due to chips & materials. • Some brands raise prices or…
Review
- Tsingtao Beer’s history offers a useful lesson in how Chinese industries evolveFounded in 1903 by German brewers in Qingdao, Tsingtao began with foreign technology, standards, and expertise. Over time, those capabilities were localized, ownership shifted, and…
- Why German companies succeeded in China (and why it wasn’t luck)For decades, German companies have been unusually successful in China. Volkswagen, Siemens, Bosch, BASF… This wasn’t about branding.It was about alignment. ✅ China’s core mission…
- Why German automakers stay in China, especially in the EV eraIn automotive, Germany’s continued investment in China is often framed as political blindness. It’s not.It’s industrial realism. For German OEMs, China is no longer:• a…