丰田不香了？日媒关注：香港的士迎来更多国产品牌汽车

Core Insights - The Hong Kong taxi industry is experiencing a transformation with an increasing presence of domestic electric vehicles, marking a shift from the long-standing dominance of Toyota Crown Comfort taxis [1][3] - The Hong Kong government is encouraging new entrants into the taxi market to improve service quality, with five operators licensed to provide app-based taxi services, contributing to nearly 20% of the taxi fleet [1][4] - Domestic brands are gaining popularity among consumers in Hong Kong, with a significant increase in market share from less than 1% five years ago to approximately 40% as of July [3][4] Industry Trends - The shift towards domestic electric vehicles is evident, with operators like Star Taxi using SAIC Maxus MIFA 7 and BigBoss Taxi introducing GAC Trumpchi E9 [3] - The number of domestic car showrooms in Hong Kong is increasing, indicating a growing acceptance and demand for local brands [3] - The Hong Kong market has seen a dramatic change in the last five years, with Japanese brands' market share dropping from nearly 70% to under 30% [3] Government Initiatives - The Hong Kong government has established a task force to support mainland enterprises in expanding overseas, recognizing the trend of domestic companies seeking international markets [4] - The task force aims to provide comprehensive support by collaborating with various public institutions, professional organizations, and business entities [4] - Chery Automobile's recent listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange highlights the city's role as a financing hub for mainland companies [3][4]