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Automotive industry: Auto Shanghai as an early warning system for crisis

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Published: May 14th, 2025,
Last updated: May 16th, 2025

Tesla store in Shanghai: Possibly to avoid uncomfortable questions about the trade war, Elon Musk’s company had no booth at the 2025 Chinese auto show.
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Tesla’s sales in China have plateaued. From January to April 2025, the company sold 163,338 vehicles – 0.3 percent fewer than the previous year, according to figures from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). While this may seem minor, the reality is stark: The US company is falling behind its Chinese competitors.

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