Why the future of German cars lies in China (heise.de)

• China accounts for over 30% of global car sales.
• German OEMs must reduce development time to 2-3 years.
• Software-defined vehicles are critical for success.
• Partnerships with Chinese firms are essential.

"German automakers must accelerate model development and improve software capabilities to maintain competitiveness in China, the world's largest automotive market. The article discusses the strategic shift towards localized R&D and partnerships with Chinese tech firms."