Is keeping Chinese EVs out of the US actually making Detroit stronger?
Here's an automotive bear case I've been thinking about. The US has effectively removed Chinese automakers from the competitive equation. BYD, Geely, XPeng and other Chinese manufacturers are expanding internationally, but an American consumer generally can't walk into a dealership and compare one directly with a GM, Ford, Tesla, Hyundai or Toyota. That obviously protects manufacturers operating in the US market from a brutal price war. But what if it also creates a long-term competitiveness problem? I'm Brazilian, and we're watching the opposite experiment. BYD, GWM and Geely are competing directly with Chevrolet, VW, Fiat, Hyundai, Toyota and others. Affordable Chinese BEVs are putting pressure on conventional hatchbacks and small crossovers, while Chinese hybrids and PHEVs are attacking the SUV market. Legacy manufacturers are responding with discounts, new pricing and different products. GM is particularly interesting because Chevrolet has been one of Brazil's dominant brands for g
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