by Bill Russo I recently attended the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where traditional automakers, suppliers and several technology firms were showcasing their vision of the future of mobility. Of particular interest were the many demonstrations and announcements related to autonomous vehicles. Early forms of...
The New York Times, January 16, 2017 A BMW at the New York International Auto Show in 2016. After praising German manufacturing prowess in an interview with Bild, President-elect Donald J. Trump threatened to impose a 35 percent tariff on every car that BMW imported to...
The Detroit News, January 7, 2017 Baidu Inc. and state-owned Beijing Automotive Group Co.’s collaboration on telematics and autonomous driving is almost ready for its coming-out moment, as industry and government join hands for a self-driving vehicle push within China. A BAIC-built model equipped with Baidu tech...
Tech Wire Asia, September 20, 2016 by Jessica Chua With a population of over 20 million, Beijing citizens face traffic congestion on a regular basis despite the government’s efforts to maintain a smooth traffic flow, such as tolls, car usage limitations, and public transport subsidies. But top scientists believe...
Shanghai, China, December 1, 2016 Bill Russo, the Managing Director and Automotive Practice leader at Gao Feng Advisory Company will chair the Connected Mobility Roadshow conference in Shanghai - hosted by Messe Frankfurt. The main players in the mobility industry are currently re-evaluating their positions, for connected mobility...
China Daily, October 15, 2016 A Geely Auto's SUV model Emgrand GS is presented at the Auto China 2016 show in Beijing. [Photo/ REUTERS] Chinese billionaire Li Shufu will test whether there's room for another global car brand by introducing a new marque next week, built on technology jointly developed by his two car companies, Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd and Volvo Cars. The new brand, called...
The Wall Street Journal, September 7, 2016 A VW dealership in Louisville, Ky., in August. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG NEWS German auto maker plans joint venture with state-run China Anhui Jianghuai Automobile SHANGHAI— Volkswagen AG is exploring a joint venture to make electric cars in China with a state-run company, part of its aggressive push...
Shanghai, China, September 1, 2016 As the development of automotive electronics and telematics is gaining speed, intelligent car applications are gradually and successfully integrated in our daily lives. The numerous advantages of latest technologies do not only include an improved driving experience or enhanced safety, but also...
Gao Feng Insights Report, August 2016 We are pleased to share with you our paper titled: The Explosive Growth Opportunity in China’s Automotive Aftermarket. In this report, we examine one of the major discontinuities shaping the future of the Chinese auto market: the rapid expansion of the independent aftermarket (IAM). ...
Forbes, August 8, 2016 I co-authored this article with my colleague Edward Tse, CEO of Gao Feng Advisory Company On August 1st, Didi Chuxing (Didi)and Uber China announced a plan to merge their businesses in China, effectively placing Didi in control of their combined ride-hailing business for the...
