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…
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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…
China Pushes Back Against LFP Price Wars
Recently, the China Chemical and Physical Power Supply Industry Association released a proposal 📜 – Urging lithium iron phosphate (LFP) material producers to reject malicious price competition and protect market order. 👉 To me, this move is significant. LFP has become the backbone of China’s EV battery boom — cheaper, safer, and more scalable than…
WM Motor’s Second Act: Can the EV Startup Rise Again?
Once a rising star in China’s EV boom, 威马汽车 (WM Motor) fell into crisis as funding dried up and factories went idle. Many thought it was finished. But on Sept. 6, new investors announced a court-approved restructuring and a bold revival roadmap: 🔹 Phase 1 (2025–2026): Restart EX5/E5 models, aim for 100,000 units/year, expand to…
China’s automakers are finding smart new routes to go global
China’s automakers are finding smart new routes to go global. Instead of exporting directly, they’re using an “indirect export” strategy: ✅ BYD leverages Thailand as a springboard into Europe, especially for right hand drive countries. ✅ Others tap Hong Kong’s financial openness, logistics, and trade networks to reach the world. It’s not just about cars…
China has just released its Automotive Industry Steady Growth Plan
China has just released its Automotive Industry Steady Growth Plan (2025–2026), outlining ambitious targets and detailed measures to sustain momentum in the world’s largest car market. 🔹 Key 2025 Targets • Total vehicle sales: ~32.3 million units (+3% YoY)• NEV (New Energy Vehicles) sales: ~15.5 million units (+20% YoY)• Auto exports: steady growth• Manufacturing added…