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?
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.