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And, a recent tour of one of the Asian powerhouse's vehicle plants has proved this beyond a shadow of a doubt, at least to Honda President and CEO Toshihiro Mibe.

"We have no chance against this," Mibe said upon a visit to a Shanghai parts factory, commenting on its seamless automation across all levels of production. Logistics, procurement and all aspects of the process were so automated, in fact, that he did not spot a single human worker on the supplier's floor.

Ford executives saying even three years ago that China was way ahead of the game

Toyota's CEO has likewise said regarding not just his company, but the industry in general, "unless things change, we will not survive"

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[–] CyroSignal@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Luckily, I don't have a car.

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[–] Feathercrown@lemmy.world 8 points 4 days ago (1 children)
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[–] rumba@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 days ago (3 children)

We bought a Honda Pilot in 2011. It was a beast with enough room to take a family of four and a full set of luggage on a road trip vacation. I went to replace it in 2018 and the new pilot was basically a largeish car. no towing, no third row seating, no storage.

it's 2026 and to replace it now, you'd need to buy something closer to the price of a small house.

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[–] redsand@infosec.pub 7 points 4 days ago (9 children)

Chevy isn't mentioned because they figured out how to make the Bolt.

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[–] Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Kinda think thats chinas plan

[–] Ilovethebomb@sh.itjust.works 9 points 4 days ago (4 children)

I genuinely think there will be a few major auto manufacturers who don't survive the EV transition. Either they will go bankrupt altogether, or be bought out by other, more competent manufacturers.

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[–] CommanderCloon@lemmy.ml 6 points 4 days ago

Nooo don't let the Chinese subvention a total transition to clean energy!!1!!! 💀💀💀

[–] thefluffiest@feddit.nl 8 points 4 days ago (2 children)

MFW the communists beat the capitalists at their own game

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[–] Big_Boss_77@fedinsfw.app 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I would buy a BYD tomorrow...shame they're not for sale here...

[–] hanrahan@slrpnk.net 4 points 3 days ago

i have a BYD jer in Australia but there's now so much chance. I'd like a Xaiomi YU7 but they're not in Australia (RHD country) ... yet.

[–] Blander_Rurton@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

I mean, they'll survive on brand name alone. I personally wouldn't buy a Chinese EV, they're too new to the market and I don't know how well they last. I know that Toyotas and Hondas last well (if you buy the correct model)

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