How the West Lost the Automotive Industry

26 Jan 2026 | Abstracted from CleanTechnica

The article argues Western automakers have lost leadership to Chinese competitors due to hubris, short-term profit focus, and slow EV adoption. China benefited from tech transfer via joint ventures and rapid innovation, while Western firms reacted with tariffs, misinformation, and strategic missteps. Toyota, Germany, and U.S. makers lag as China dominates EV production and supply chains, raising doubts about the West’s future auto industry.

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