Global EV battery capacity is expanding at a pace far beyond market demand. According to S&P Global Mobility, by 2025 global capacity will reach 3,930 GWh, while demand is expected to be only 1,161 GWh — an oversupply of 3.4x. Even by 2030, supply is projected to remain at 2.4x demand. Market dynamics: Corporate strategy…
Month: August 2025
BYD Hits a Wall in North America’s Passenger Car Market
Chinese electric-vehicle giant BYD has risen to global prominence by selling affordable EVs at scale, but its push into North America has been stopped short—by tariffs, politics, and trade barriers. In the United States, BYD has no plans to introduce passenger cars. Executives say the economics simply don’t work: Chinese-made EVs face combined tariffs of…
Smart Driving Is Becoming the Norm in China’s EV Market
The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) just released new data: 🔎 What does this mean for the industry? 📈 The trajectory is clear: China’s EV industry is normalizing intelligent driving at scale, and this will reshape global competition in the next 3–5 years. 👉 The real question isn’t if L2+ becomes the global baseline —…
Xiaomi’s EV Business Breaks $2.8 Billion in Quarterly Revenue, Challenging Rivals
Xiaomi Corp. reported that its electric-vehicle division generated 20.6 billion yuan ($2.8 billion) in revenue in the second quarter of 2025, marking the first time the unit has surpassed the 20 billion yuan threshold. Including AI-driven innovation businesses, the segment contributed 21.3 billion yuan in total revenue. The division delivered a gross margin of 26.4%,…
AUDI E5 Sportback: the First Audi without the Four Rings Starts Pre-sale
Price starts at 235900 RMB Yuan. 🚘 AUDI E5 Sportback – Key Highlights 🔹 Brand Shift 🔹 Exterior & Design 🔹 Interior & Tech 🔹 Performance 🔹 Battery & Range 🔹 Launch & Market ✅ In short: The AUDI E5 Sportback marks a bold new era for Audi in China — dropping its century-old badge…
Why Is the Auto Repair Industry Getting Tougher in China?
Even though the number of cars on the road keeps growing, industry reports show that the auto repair sector is facing multiple structural pressures: 1️⃣ New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) Disrupt Traditional Maintenance • NEVs now account for nearly half of new car sales, with much lower service frequency • Maintenance focuses on battery, motor, and…