29 May Auto Insider : Xiaozhi Liu on The Butterfly Effect: China Reshapes the World

AUTO INSIDER is a podcast hosted by Bill Russo, Founder & CEO of Automobility, where he speaks with the innovators and leaders shaping the future of mobility.

In this second episode, Bill sits down with Dr. Xiaozhi Liu, Founder and CEO of ASL Automotive. A globally respected automotive executive, Dr. Liu has held leadership roles at General Motors and Fuyao Glass, and currently serves as an independent board member at Autoliv and Johnson Matthey. Recently named the inaugural China Ambassador by FISITA, the leading international automotive engineering society, she brings decades of experience across North America, Europe, and Asia—and a deep passion for technology-led transformation.

Together, they explore “The Butterfly Effect” reshaping the global automotive landscape. Much like a caterpillar undergoing metamorphosis, the auto industry is evolving from its legacy form into something lighter, smarter, and more connected. Small but early shifts in policy, technology, and consumer behavior have triggered sweeping global changes. Dr. Liu offers insights into how this transformation—from internal combustion to intelligent electrification—is redefining supply chains, competition, and the very concept of mobility.

Key questions discussed in this episode:

1. How has the auto industry evolved, especially with the emergence of connected and intelligent EVs?

2. What does this transformation mean for global supply chains?

3. Are we moving beyond incremental innovation to breakthrough products—and how does this impact competition and collaboration?

4. As Chinese automakers expand globally, what challenges do they face around cultural adaptation, consumer expectations, and regulatory compliance?

5. What opportunities and obstacles do foreign carmakers encounter in tech-forward markets like China?

6. How can technologies like AI, autonomous driving, and battery innovation create lasting competitive advantages?

7. What strategic moves are critical for global success—and how important are partnerships and alliances?

8. Looking ahead, what key trends and innovations will define the next decade in mobility?

9. What advice would you offer to companies aspiring to lead on the global stage?

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