The first engine predates the Benz Patent-Motorwagen by over 100 years. The first steam engine of 1712 was not designed for cars; rather, it was primarily used to pump water from mines. This, along with many other seemingly unrelated advances, was a critical step in the direction of horseless...
CKGSB Knowledge, January 30, 2018 Like its whole economy, China's auto market grew at a breakneck page in the 2000s, and while it is now slowing down, it still contains enormous potential in terms of both raw sales and innovation as China shifts towards electric. Click here...
China Daily, December 18, 2017 Competing is no longer just about physical hardware, but also the capability to build a digital ecosystem relationship with consumers The electric vehicle market is growing rapidly in China and is now outpacing its Western counterparts. Already the largest auto market in...
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). ...
