In Shenyang, there’s a massive car plant that once symbolized the golden era of GM in China. Half a million vehicles could roll off its lines each year — Buick GL8s, Chevrolet Trackers — feeding a market that once couldn’t get enough of American cars. But times changed. GM’s sales in China fell from 2…
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Xiaomi SU7 Crash in Chengdu Raises Questions About Safety and Public Perception
On early morning of October 13, 2025, in Chengdu, a Xiaomi electric vehicle was reportedly involved in a high-speed crash on Tianfu Avenue. The car lost control, crossed the median, and caught fire. Videos circulating online show bystanders trying to rescue the occupants before firefighters arrived to extinguish the flames. Authorities are investigating, and Xiaomi…
When Growth Outruns Cash Flow: The Lesson Behind Leapmotor’s Milestone
Leapmotor just celebrated its one-millionth EV rolling off the line — a major milestone for the young Chinese automaker. But almost at the same time, founder Zhu Jiangming was listed as a “dishonest debtor” over a payment dispute worth 3.6 million yuan, triggering temporary spending restrictions. The contrast couldn’t be sharper. Behind the celebration lies…
When an engineer cried for quality. It wasn’t about the part. It was about pride.
Years ago, Chery CEO Yin Tongyue was involved in a CKD project that used components imported from Germany. During an inspection, a German quality engineer discovered that several damaged parts had been repaired and reused. On the spot, the engineer broke down in tears — not out of anger, but heartbreak. He believed the act…
Why BBA’s Reliability Crisis Is Accelerating Their Fall in China
For years, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi — the “BBA” trio ruled China’s premium car market. Their names stood for precision engineering and German craftsmanship. But that story is breaking down fast. Today, BBA faces declining sales, shrinking market share, and a growing reputation problem — and reliability is at the heart of it. ⚙️ The…
China Turns Up the Heat on Automakers With Stricter Emissions Oversight
China’s environmental regulators are tightening their grip on the auto industry, – Signaling tougher compliance demands that could raise costs and risks for carmakers. At the 2025 China Automotive Industry Development Forum, Li Tianwei, director at the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, – Said authorities will expand checks on new-vehicle production consistency and ramp up…
Xiaomi recalls over 116,000 SU7 EVs
Xiaomi Auto has issued a recall of 116,887 SU7 Standard Edition EVs produced between April 2024 and August 2025. The issue lies in the L2 highway pilot assist system, which may not properly recognize or respond to certain complex driving scenarios. This could increase collision risk under extreme conditions. Xiaomi will fix the problem via…
Xiaomi vs. BYD: A Tale of Two Strategies in China’s EV Market
China’s EV market is no stranger to fierce competition. But today’s most interesting rivalry is between two very different players: 🔹 Xiaomi Auto – the newcomer. Best known for smartphones, Xiaomi entered the EV market in 2024 with the SU7 sedan. Demand has been strong—over 300,000 deliveries by mid-2025. Its strength lies in software integration,…
A Xiaomi car reportedly started and drove off on its own
In the EV race, safety may prove to be the ultimate differentiator. 🚗 Xiaomi Car Incident Raises Safety Concerns In Weihai, Shandong, China, a car owner reported that his parked Xiaomi vehicle unexpectedly started and drove off on its own. Surveillance footage showed the blue car emitting a signal before moving forward, even though the…
Xiaomi’s Tough Year Tests Lei Jun’s Charm Offensive
In a year marred by product recalls and investor doubts, Xiaomi founder Lei Jun took the stage on Sept. 25 for his sixth annual speech, hoping to reset the narrative. Under the banner “Change” Lei cast the company as moving beyond its internet-era roots and into what he called a “hard-tech” future -while also urging…