Core Insights - Lotus Cars is expanding its retail presence with the opening of new stores in six cities: Guangzhou, Chongqing, Wuhan, Huizhou, Shenyang, and Changsha, between July and August, marking a significant step in its channel expansion strategy [1][3] - The company aims to enhance its service capabilities in key markets across Northeast, South China, Central China, and Southwest regions, providing a high-end automotive experience to consumers [1][4] Expansion Strategy - The new store openings are part of Lotus Cars' plan to grow from 36 cities and 56 stores to 51 cities by mid-2026, demonstrating the company's commitment to market penetration and consumer service [1][3] - The new stores will create a comprehensive service network, transitioning from a "single-point breakthrough" to a "full-domain linkage" approach, ensuring rapid response to user needs through a denser terminal network [3][4] Regional Focus - The Guangzhou and Huizhou stores will form a dual-point in the Pearl River Delta, leveraging the high penetration of new energy vehicles in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area to tap into local consumer potential and external demand from Guangzhou and Shenzhen [3][4] - The Shenyang store will serve as a strategic hub in Northeast China, connecting with the regional new energy vehicle market, while the Chongqing, Wuhan, and Changsha stores will focus on the central and western markets, targeting the growing demand for high-end new energy vehicles in these areas [4] Brand Philosophy - Lotus Cars continues to uphold its brand philosophy of "For the Drivers," emphasizing customer feedback and satisfaction, with the new stores showcasing key models like ELETRE and EMEYA, allowing customers to experience the brand's racing heritage [4]