A report from the Center for Automotive Research indicates that German automakers, particularly BMW, are facing significant challenges from Chinese manufacturers in the premium car market. The traditional German automotive business model, which relied on developing cars in Germany and then producing long-wheelbase versions in China, is no longer effective. This shift has led to a substantial decline in BMW's share price and a significant drop in second-quarter profits, with the company warning about its ability to meet profit targets. AI
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- Audi
- BMW
- Center for Automotive Research
- China
- Ferdinand Dudenhoeffer
- Gartner
- Hongqi
- Mercedes
- NIO
- Porsche
- Tesla
- Volkswagen
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