This isn’t the first time an EV’s “smart” systems turned deadly after a collision, but the SU7’s disastrous safety flaws — just weeks after its launch — have reignited a furious debate: Can we trust “disruptor” brands with lives?
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.
The auto industry faces its iPhone moment – function converges, design originality fades. Xiaomi’s gamble highlights the tension: when does “smart iteration” cross into creative bankruptcy?
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.
“China’s auto market surged in March 2025, with NEVs hitting 51% retail penetration as domestic brands dominated, while easing price wars and export pressures shaped a stabilizing yet competitive landscape.”
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