China Daily, July 24, 2017 This article was published as an op-ed in China daily China's unique urban transportation challenges, high rate of adoption of mobile internet services, and rapid and aggressive introduction of alternative mobility solutions have combined to make the country a fertile ground for...
China Automotive Review, August 2017 Our recent article on the rise of China's Automotive Independent Aftermarket was published as a cover story in the August edition of China Automotive Review. COVER STORY: Rising Opportunities in China's Automotive Independent Aftermarket from Gao Feng Advisory Company...
July 13, 2017 Bill Russo, Managing Director of Gao Feng Advisory Company, describes the disruptive developments happening in the automotive industry as it transforms from "automotive" product manufacturing and sales towards "automobility" digitally-enabled solutions. ...
Gao Feng Insights, May 2017 China’s automotive industry is entering a period where discontinuities and disruptions are likely to reshape the competitive landscape - and this represents an opportune time to guide the development in alignment with China’s overall industrial development goals. With the issuance in...
Gao Feng Insights, May 2017 China’s automotive industry has entered a new phase where new car sales growth decelerates, while the car population expands and the average car age increases. This brings enormous opportunities for expansion of the independent aftermarket. In this paper, we examine the complexity...
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...
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...
Forbes Asia, May 23, 2016 Click here to read the full article at Forbes.com by Bill Russo, Edward Tse and Alan Chan [caption id="attachment_417" align="alignnone" width="300"] Apple CEO Tim Cook with Didi Chuxing President Jean LiuPhoto Courtesy of Didi Chuxing[/caption] On May 13, Apple announced a USD 1 billion...
Forbes Asia, May 8, 2016 Click here to read this article at Forbes.com By Bill Russo For the early part of the 21st century, China has been the growth engine of the global automotive industry. Despite a recent slowdown, China will surpass 25 million units in annual car sales...
