China’s Automotive Industry: Global Update

GlobalAutoIndustry.com’s latest Audio Interview "China’s Automotive Industry: Global Update" features Bill Russo.  Mr. Russo is the Shanghai-based Founder and CEO of Automobility Limited, a strategy and investment advisory firm helping its clients to create the future of mobility. His over 40 years of experience includes 16 years as an automotive executive, including 19 years of experience in China and Asia. He has also worked nearly 12 years in the electronics and information technology industries. He has worked as an advisor and consultant for numerous multinational and local Chinese firms in the formulation and implementation of their global market and product strategies. Bill is also currently serving as the Chair of the Automotive Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai.

In the 33-minute Audio Interview, Mr. Russo discusses these questions:

• Last time we talked, you mentioned a possible solution.  You called it the "Flip the Script". Can you expand on this?

• Could you provide us with an overall view of the current state of the China automotive industry?

• What challenges are foreign car makers and suppliers facing in the world's largest market?

• As Chinese automotive and tech companies are moving ahead with autonomous vehicles, how do you see this developing?

• How do you see the EU-China, US-China trade wars.  How will they effect Chinese companies as they continue to globalize?