Everything You Wanted to Know About China’s Auto Industry Takeover

What is the future of cars? For one thing, after substantial government support and poaching of top Western talent, [China’s car industry](https://www.wired.com/story/auto-shanghai-2025-car-show-warning-to-the-west/) is about to dominate globally with charging rates, ranges, luxury design, technology, and sheer volumes. Moreover, it’s no longer content with serving its own enormous market as Chinese brands make serious inroads across Australia and Europe. In May, it was reported that, for the first time, Chinese automaker BYD sold more cars in Europe than Tesla in the previous month. Meanwhile in the US, [the affordable car is about to go extinct](https://www.wired.com/story/trump-tariffs-affordable-cars-extinct-united-states/). With President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth tariffs, it may well be time to say goodbye to the sub-$30,000 car. Read more: [https://www.wired.com/story/electric-vehicles-china-takeover/](https://www.wired.com/story/electric-vehicles-china-takeover/)

Tell me I'm wrong, but I don't think US auto manufacturers have much interest in exporting cars to Europe or anywhere else outside of North America. Before WW2 America had maybe 30% of European markets but since the 50's it has dropped to single digit percentages. Tesla has most of that, with Chinese built cars.

Interesting to see brands pushing their articles in subreddits.

Especially in a small niche subreddit like this one.

Gas in Europe is $7.00 a gallon. Streets are narrow, men are secure in their masculinity.

We don't use gas, dollars or gallons!

But it makes the 'muricans understand better

American units of measurement are the best. And Nate Bargatze explains it well: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYqfVE-fykk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYqfVE-fykk)