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Mid East Info
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Mid East Info
Media Confidence in Chinese Automotive Brands Grows Globally and Hits 62% in the UAE, According to CARMA's Latest Analysis
CARMA, the leading technology and consulting company, has released the second part of its 'Driving Change Series' study, which presents an analysis surrounding the Automotive industry, hyper focusing on the incoming Chinese brands in the MENA region and beyond. Findings show that Chinese automotive brands are gaining media confidence globally, with limited outright scepticism. Through a variety of online articles, media in the Philippines, Malaysia and the UAE showcased the highest levels of confidence in Chinese automotive brands (over 60% confident in each of those markets). The analysis found that positive media coverage of Chinese brands aligned with what really matters to consumers with regards to purchasing decisions. The first part of this series, which focused on consumer research, found that price, reliability and technology were key factors for those considering purchasing a new vehicle. Chinese brands were characterised by low levels of criticism and high proportions of positive coverage on pricing, technology and reliability. In addition, Chinese automotive brands – especially BYD – are increasingly seen as industry innovators. The brand garnered more than double the volume of coverage where brands are positioned as innovative (1,189 articles) compared to other Chinese brands such as Geely (402) and Xpeng (298), as well as established brands including BMW and Volkswagen (284 and 251 respectively). BYD was also found to have contributed 41% of all positive coverage on Chinese brands, and had a higher proportion of positive coverage compared to other Chinese brands and established brands. Part 2 of the series, titled 'Media Perception' presents an analysis of 12,000 media articles from 1 January 2024 to 31 January 2025. Online articles from automotive specialist outlets, news sources, lifestyle media and technology outlets in 15 markets were analysed. These articles featured over 25 Chinese brands and over 30 established brands. 'The automotive industry experienced significant turbulence over the last 18 months with headwinds affecting both Chinese and established brands. Despite this our analysis revealed that Chinese automotive brands have gained media confidence around the globe, and that positive sentiment on 'the rise of Chinese brands' is a result of BYD's success, rather than strong industry-wide performance. In fact, BYD leads in terms of share of voice compared to several other Chinese and Established brands and generated 41% of all positive coverage of Chinese brands,' says Paige Lingwood, Insights Consultant, CARMA. Technology and innovation were found to be key themes that media outlets covered with their articles – 60% of media coverage highlighted Chinese brands' use of innovative technology. Articles also focused on the rapidly evolving automotive industry highlighting trends such as tariff impacts, technology collaboration, the rise of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs), and the role of social media platforms such as YouTube and TikTok in influencing car buyers. Within the MENA region Chinese brands secured the most articles where they positioned as innovative in the UAE (75%), which helped elevate the presence and perception of Chinese brands across the wider Middle East region. Numerous articles were published by UAE media on BYD, highlighting the investment the company has made into innovation and technology. Other outlets also praised the inclusion of the Chery Tiggo 8 in the Dubai Police Fleet, noting that the model was chosen specifically as Dubai Police required vehicles equipped with the latest technology. In Saudi Arabia, high levels of confidence were reported in media narratives relating to pricing, reliability and technology. In the first part of this series, these factors were found to be the most important or consumers when purchasing a vehicle, highlighting that Chinese brands have found a winning formula for growth despite the automotive industry's challenging and competitive landscape. Part 3 of the Driving Change series will focus on a case study on BYD. Stay tuned as we continue to explore the transformative rise of Chinese automotive brands on the world stage. About CARMA: Expertly helping PR and communications professionals demonstrate the value of their work, CARMA collaborates with both global brands and local organisations across a diverse range of industries. CARMA equips PR and communications professionals with the data, insights, and context needed to make better-informed business decisions. Our technology provides the most comprehensive monitoring of print, broadcast, online and social media in every continent, across 130+ content partners and 100+ languages. Discover CARMA's suite of solutions, our team, and the work we do.
Business Upturn
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Upturn
Tata Elxsi partners with Mercedes-Benz Research India for software defined vehicle development
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on May 14, 2025, 09:40 IST Tata Elxsi announced a strategic collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) on Tuesday, May 14, 2025, to support vehicle software engineering and Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) development. The move reinforces Tata Elxsi's role in the global automotive innovation ecosystem. Mercedes-Benz, a pioneer in software-defined vehicle architecture, aims to enhance vehicle capabilities and user experience through integrated software platforms. This new partnership will enable Tata Elxsi to contribute toward advancing these technologies, leveraging its deep expertise across autonomous, connected, and electric vehicle platforms. The collaboration builds on Tata Elxsi's more than decade-long relationship with MBRDI. The company will deploy its suite of SDV solutions, including the AVENIR SDV suite and AUTONOMAI ADAS platform, from its state-of-the-art labs and mobility innovation centers in India. Manoj Raghavan, MD & CEO of Tata Elxsi, stated, 'This collaboration underscores our deep domain expertise and capabilities in automotive software and digital, including SDVs. It provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the Mercedes-Benz vision of building the world's most desirable cars.' Tata Elxsi serves leading global OEMs across industries and employs over 13,000 engineers. This development is expected to further scale its impact on next-generation vehicle engineering from India. Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
