Detroit Three automakers advised to exit China


It is difficult to overcome the strength of Chinese companies on their home turf, Bank of America's Murphy and other analysts noted. — Reuters

DETROIT: Legacy US automakers such as Ford Motor and General Motors (GM) should leave the China market to preserve capital amid the costly electric vehicle (EV) transition, a leading auto analyst says.

“I think you have to see the (Detroit Three) exit China as soon as they possibly can,” said John Murphy, Bank of America Securities analyst, at his annual presentation of “Car Wars,” a closely watched industry report.

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