Written by Bill Russo, Founder & CEO of Automobility Ltd. I’d like to begin by highlighting a recent conversation I had with John McElroy on Autoline Exclusives. John is one of the most respected journalists and commentators in the global automotive industry, and for decades Autoline has been a trusted platform for...
China’s domestic car brands have grown by leaps and bounds in a short amount of time. Their market share in China is now double what it was in 2020. Bill Russo, the founder and CEO of Automobility, and a former Chrysler executive, talks about how...
June 6, 2026 Mexico at the Crossroads of Automotive TransformationMEXICO CITY / MONTERREY, Mexico, May 25-28, 2026 — During a week of discussions with industry leaders, suppliers, policymakers, and mobility advocates across Mexico City and Monterrey, one message emerged with remarkable consistency: the future of the...
Committees Event - Automotive Committee June 18, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM (GMT+8) The AmCham Shanghai Automotive Committee invites you to our Monthly State of China's Automotive Industry webinar on Thursday, June 18, from 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm, to be held via Zoom Meeting. The goal of the Automotive...
Written by Bill Russo, Founder & CEO of Automobility Ltd. As the industry reflects on the outcomes of Auto China 2026, one thing is clear: the center of gravity in automotive innovation continues to shift. China is no longer just leading in electrification—it is defining the next phase of competition,...
We are pleased to announce that Bill Russo will deliver a keynote address at the Global Transportation & Innovation Summit (GTI Summit) 2026 in Monterrey, Mexico. Event Details 📅 May 27–28, 2026 📍 CINTERMEX, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico 🌐 www.gtisummit.com About the Keynote With over 40 years of leadership experience in the automotive industry—including...
by Bill Russo May 4, 2026 Introduction Auto China 2026 confirmed what has been building for several years: China’s auto industry is no longer simply leading the transition to electrification. It is now setting the pace for the next competitive era — intelligent, connected, ecosystem-driven mobility. The Beijing show...
By Bill Russo, Jackie Tang and Emily Wang Auto China 2026 returns to Beijing this year, as the show continues its rotation between Beijing and Shanghai, running from April 24 to May 3, 2026. Auto China 2026 will not feel like a traditional auto show. It will feel...
Written by Bill Russo, Founder & CEO of Automobility Ltd. Before we dive into the market results in China for the 1st quarter, it’s important to recognize that the current Middle East conflict is not just a geopolitical event—it is a structural inflection point for the automotive industry. Much...
By Guo Yiming China.org.cn April 3, 2026 Inside a 100,000-square-meter research complex in China's central city of Hefei in Anhui province, engineers at Volkswagen are racing against the clock. Software teams work alongside battery labs and full-vehicle testing facilities under one roof — a structure designed to cut development...