Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the significant shift in the Chinese luxury car market, highlighting the decline of traditional German brands (BBA: BMW, Benz, Audi) due to the rapid rise of domestic electric vehicle brands, particularly in the entry-level and mid-range luxury segments [3][4][10]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - Over the past two decades, BBA has established itself as a symbol of luxury in China, but is now losing market share in the entry-level luxury sedan segment, where prices have dropped significantly [3][4]. - In the first half of 2025, the sales of Benz C-Class and Audi A4L fell by 16% and 27% respectively, while BMW 3 Series saw a slight increase [3]. - The market share of new energy vehicles in the 200,000 to 300,000 yuan price range has increased from 60% to 63.3% year-on-year, further squeezing the market for traditional luxury entry-level cars [3][4]. Group 2: Financial Impact - BBA's financial performance has been adversely affected, with Benz's net profit dropping by 55.8%, Audi's by 37.5%, and BMW's by 29% in the first half of 2025 [4]. - The mid-range luxury sedan market is also experiencing price cuts, with the entry-level BMW 5 Series seeing a price reduction of 40% [4]. Group 3: Competition from Domestic Brands - Domestic brands like NIO and BYD are increasingly targeting the ultra-luxury market, with models like the NIO ET9 and BYD's Yangwang U8 directly competing with BBA's offerings [4][5]. - NIO's ET9 surpassed BMW 7 Series and Audi A8L in sales shortly after its launch, indicating a shift in consumer preference [5]. - The Huawei-backed ZunJie S800 received over 14,000 pre-orders within 109 days, suggesting a strong market response that could challenge BBA's dominance [5][19]. Group 4: Historical Context and Future Outlook - The luxury car market in China has evolved significantly from 2010 to 2020, with BBA's market share dropping from 94.03% in 2012 to 63% in 2020 [7][10]. - By 2024, BBA's combined market share is projected to fall to 35%, while domestic brands like Li Auto and AITO are gaining traction [10]. - The competition in the ultra-luxury segment remains challenging for domestic brands, as they must overcome brand perception issues and establish a strong market presence [24][26].
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