The global car industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technological innovation and shifting competitive dynamics. China has emerged as a dominant force in electric vehicles (EVs), with 129 competing car brands, although only about a dozen are expected to survive the intense competition. Chinese manufacturers have accelerated their development cycles, reducing the time to develop a new car from approximately five years to less than two. This rapid evolution poses challenges to established automotive brands worldwide, including significant competitive pressure on the UK car market from a surge of EV-focused Chinese brands. Industry experts describe the current state of the global auto sector outside China as highly turbulent amid this once-in-a-century upheaval.