As Toyota China engineers now draft the playbook, the auto giant shows how legacy automakers can outmaneuver startups at their own game. The next test? Whether Detroit and Wolfsburg are watching, and learning.

Mild-hybrid 2.0T (B5: 250HP / B6: 300HP) + PHEV T6 (350HP)/T8 (455HP) with AWD

German automaker teams up with Chinese autonomous driving leader to create localized ADAS, merging “Sheer Driving Pleasure” with AI-powered mobility

What truly defines “luxury” in this new era?

What truly defines “luxury” in this new era?

It focuses on the effectiveness and impacts of China’s 2024-2025 automobile trade-in policies.

This quiet revolution in vehicle customization represents a fundamental shift in China’s automotive landscape, where personalization has evolved from an underground hobby to a legitimate industry projected to reach RMB 160 billion (USD 22.3 billion) by 2025, according to the 2023 China Automotive Customization and Modification Industry White Paper.

Navigating the Automotive Jungle of Half Million Workshops in China: Innovating Amid Chaos and Opportunity in the Aftermarket

A Decisive Crossroads for the Industry

Retail: In May 2025, China’s passenger vehicle retail sales reached 1.932 million units, up 13.3% YoY and 10.1% MoM. Cumulative retail sales from January to May totaled 8.811 million units, a 9.1% YoY increase.

Xiaomi’s SU7 isn’t just a car – it’s the centerpi […]

Autonomous ride-hailing now operational in Pudong, marking China’s latest step toward mainstream self-driving adoption