车市大咖再话“内卷”，共论中国汽车“决断之年”

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese automotive industry is entering a critical elimination phase by 2025, where survival depends on fundamental strategies and key actions, leaving no time for delays [1] Group 1: Industry Challenges - The automotive industry is facing "six major internal competition phenomena," including competition in costs, technology, capital, users, relationships, and public opinion [3] - The current state of "internal competition" in the automotive industry remains a prominent topic of discussion among experts and executives [3] Group 2: Supply Chain and Collaboration - GAC Group emphasizes that a healthy supply chain is essential for ensuring high safety and quality in products, committing to a supplier payment term of no more than 60 days to ensure efficient capital turnover [5] - Executives from various companies advocate for open cooperation and mutual benefits to stimulate innovation and promote collaborative development within the supply chain [5] Group 3: Competitive Strategies - Chery Holding Group's chairman highlights the need to resist chaotic price wars and internal competition, stating that price cuts are a desperate measure that harms both the industry and individual companies [7] - Chery's executives stress the importance of focusing on competition in technology, products, and services rather than engaging in detrimental price competition [9] - Li Bin, founder and CEO of NIO, emphasizes the importance of investing in technological innovation and maintaining high standards in product experience and service rather than resorting to price competition [13] Group 4: Future Directions - The automotive industry is at a crossroads due to the global wave of electrification and the reshaping of mobility through intelligent technologies, with "decisiveness" being key to overcoming challenges [15] - Companies are encouraged to focus on product quality, technology, and service, moving away from superficial marketing tactics to genuinely meet user expectations [11]